AAG conducted a series of projects on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) ageing research between 2017-2019:
1. Scoping Review of LGBTI ageing research internationally
2. Funding of LGBTI ageing research in Australia
We considered information from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Australian Research Council (ARC) about what LGBTI ageing research they have funded. These findings are summarised in the Position Paper on LGBTI Ageing Research in Australia.
3. Survey of Australian LGBTI ageing researchers
Implications for policy and practice
The findings from these three projects and their implications for ageing and aged care policy and practice were then compiled into a position paper.
Access the final Position Paper on LGBTI Ageing Research in Australia here.
What is LGBTI Ageing Research?
By 'LGBTI ageing research' we mean research that is related to the process of growing old, the experiences of those typically categorised as older, and the delivery of services or other resources (e.g. informal care) to older people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex, and those who might describe themselves in different ways (e.g. gender diverse, queer or two-spirit).
Projects conducted by AAG staff steered by a panel of gerontologists
Tonye Segbedzi, Senior Policy and Research Officer, AAG
Senior Policy and Research Officer, AAG
Rachel Purchase, Research Assistant, AAG
Carrie Hayter, Carrie Hayter Consulting
Sue Malta, NARI, University of Melbourne and Co-Convenor, AAG LGBTIQ SIG
Sam Edmonds, National LGBTI Health Alliance
Helen Radoslovich, Helping Hand Aged Care
Mark Hughes, Southern Cross University
June Lowe, GLBTI Rights in Ageing Inc