Many things can influence your happiness, many of which are totally outside of our control. Research suggests that 50% of happiness is determined by your genes, 10% by the circumstances in which you live, and 40% of happiness is defined by your actions, attitude and how you handle situations. Let's look at that 40%.
Domestic and family violence (DFV) does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone, regardless of sexuality, gender, or background. For LGBTIQA+ communities, the statistics are alarming and yet remain under-recognised.
The statistics
More than 60% of LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic, family, or intimate partner violence in their lifetime
72% of LGBTQ+ people who experienced abuse did not report it to anyone
Psychological and emotional abuse are the most common, but physical, sexual, financial, and identity-based abuse are also widespread.
Domestic violence - the bigger picture…
Meridian is Canberra's community-controlled, peer-led organisation that provides health and social support services to our community. Join our free events on each month.
Sexual health testing at STRIP Clinic Plus
Flu, COVID & mpox shots at our vaccine clinic
Financial advice at the Care Mobile Debt Clinic
Plus heaps of other events for our LGBTQ+ communities.
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Meridian is committed to creating opportunities for HIV positive and LGBTIQA+ communities to live their healthiest lives and be their true selves.
Meridian provides person-centred services and programs t…
MC Wayne Herbert will be hosting a drag marathon featuring Venus Mantrap, Guy Alias, Faux Nee Phish, Estella Queen B, Fieldsy, Myth Meltdown, Ty Zahn, Mother Scott Milk and with more kings & queens yet to be announced! Plus a very special performance by the Illustrious House of Iris and DJ Raydar spinning beats until late in the night.
Kirsty Webeck has become one of australia’s most loved comedians and, as it happens, is also a delight to talk to. I sat down with her to chat about life, being a queer comedian, sea creatures, and her new show lost for words, which is currently touring the country.
From après-ski drag realness at APRÈS GRAS to a history-packed trivia night marking the anniversary of the first Mardi Gras protest on 24 June 1978, this year’s fundraiser events are all about celebrating queer joy, connection and community. Throw in a rare DJ set from Ladyhawke, powerhouse performances from Marcia Hines and Brendan Maclean, plus dance floors running deep into the night, and suddenly winter in Sydney is looking pretty fabulous!
From “breathwork recipes” to breathing techniques, many social media and health websites are recommending breathwork to reduce stress. But breathwork is not new. Rather it is the latest in a long history of breathing techniques such as Pranayama from India and qigong from China. Such practices have been used for thousands of years to promote a healthy mind and body.
Causing fractures in the LGBTIQ+ community, the decision handed down confirms the earlier finding that Tickle was unlawfully excluded from the women-only app Giggle for Girls and strengthens the significance of the original case.
IN SHORT
The Full Federal Court upheld the discrimination finding against Giggle for Girls
Judges found two acts of direct discrimination against Roxanne Tickle
Tickle was denied access to the app and later refused reinstatement
Damages were increased from $10,000 to $20,000
The court affirmed the August 2024 ruling on gender identity discrimination
The case…
