LGBTIQA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex, queer/questioning and asexual. The plus sign represents the vast diversity of people in terms of sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics.
Many LGBTIQA+ people experience happy and healthy lives – yet overwhelmingly, the LGBTIQA+ community experience poorer health outcomes than the general population. Experiences of stigma, marginalisation, and discrimination directly and indirectly impede the equity and accessibility of care for LGBTIQA+ persons, exacerbating experiences of minority stress and compounding poor health outcomes.
