Queerswich 2024
Why Pride Matters
By helping to raise awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community, their achievements and their ongoing battles,
we help reduce social stigma,
provide essential education to the wider community, shine a spotlight on the very real issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ community such as bullying, violence, isolation and suicide rates, while creating a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ peoples of all ages.
11 in 100
Up to 11 in 100 Australians may have a diverse sexual orientation, sex or gender identity. In a population of almost 250 000 in Ipswich, that means there are
approximately 27 500 queer people, right here in your community.
76 countries
CONSENSUAL SEX BETWEEN
SAME-SEX ADULTS IS ILLEGAL IN 76 COUNTRIES.
Punishments range from fines and imprisonment, to the death penalty.
> 70%
LGBTQIA+ people still face hate and violence. >70% of LGBTI people in Australia said they had experienced violence, harassment or bullying based on their sexual orientation, gender or intersex status.
3x
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are 3x more likely to experience
depression.
42%
LGBTI people in our country still hide their sexuality or gender identity: 42% hide at social and community events, 39% hide at work.
2021 census
2021 Australian Census failed to include variables on sex, gender, sexual orientation and variations of sex characteristics. Amnesty International says the census’s lack of appropriate questions capturing LGBTIQ+ communities and experiences “will result in a service gap that constitutes discrimination of the LGBTQIA+ community".
15x
LGBTIQ+ young people, aged 16-27, are
5x more likely to have attempted suicide. Transgender people, aged 14-25 are 15x more likely to have attempted suicide.
Sources
Face the facts: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People from Australian Human rights
commission 2014 https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/education/face-facts-lesbian-gay-bisexual-trans-andintersex-people
Beyond Urgent - National LGBTIQ+ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy 2021-2026 from
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au
2021 Census Data shows nothing for LGBTIQ+ Australians 28 June 2022 from LGBTIQ Health Australia
https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/2021_census_data_shows_nothing_for_lgbtiq_australians
Amnesty: LGBTQIA+ AUSTRALIANS HAVE BEEN LEFT OUT OF THE 2021 CENSUS 22 July 2021
https://www.amnesty.org.au/lgbtqia-australians-have-been-left-out-of-the-2021-census/
Gay relationships are still criminalised in 72 countries, report finds The Guardian 27 July 2017
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/27/gay-relationships-still-criminalised-countries-report
Majority of LGBTI Australians experience bullying, harassment: Human Rights Commission report
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-10/majority-of-lgbti-australians-bullied,-harassed/6534518
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