Exploring GLBTI Community
What is the approximate % of same sex couples in Australia (according to 2011 Australian census)
1%
Two greatest priority needs for the GLBTI groups could be argued to be....
Health and sense of identity
Which aspect of service is a great concern and one of the main reasons the GLBTI don't access some services in fear this may be breached?
Confidentiality
Name of Act that changed it so that the language was now marriage can occur "between two people" and no longer just "between a man and a woman".
Marriage Amendment Act of 2017
What is the name of the individual who travelled around Australia to educate against homophobia?
Daniel Witthaus
What does GLBTI stand for?
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Intersex
ACON would best satisfy this need for the GLBTI group?
Health
What is the name of female member of parliament who is openly gay and a contribution to her community?
Penny Wong
What is the month and year that Australia parliament passes the marriage equality law
December of 2017
This term is used to reflect the purchasing power of the GLBTI community in how they generate a lot of wealth for the community through their spending of...
The "pink dollar"
Approximately what percentage of same sex couples have children (2011) - within 2%
12%
Employment
Some GLBTI individuals don't have children which gives them more access to services because they are more likely to be in a higher...
SES (socio-economic status)
What is the name of the act that ensures equal treatment for same sex couples with respect to tax, health insurance, child support, etc.
Same Sex Relationship Act 2008
What is the name of the 6 week educational program D Witthaus introduced to schools to challenge homophobia
Pride and Prejudice
Use of derogatory terms to identify GLBTI individuals has been traditional used as a way of _____________?
oppression
"Gayshare" would best satisfy this need for the GLBTI group?
safety and security OR adequate standard of living (both for housing)
This would be one of the greatest health concerns for the GLBTI community?
HIV/AIDs
Name of the Orgnisation that is heavily concerned with the Health needs of the GLBTI Community
ACON here for health
This is run in Sydney to as a statement of pride and to promote the broader message of diversity and acceptance.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
The outward signs (style, dress, mannerisms, etc.) that a person presents to the world around them is termed????
Gender expression
The organisation "NICHE" would best satisfy this need for the GLBTI group?
Education
This act allowed for greater opportunities for GLBTI couples to legally have a child of their own?
Either "Assisted Reproductive Technology Act of 2007 OR the Surrogacy Act of 2010
Name 2 equity issues faced by the GLBTI community
Discrimination, violence, health issues, and used to be Marriage inequality issues
What is the name of the Committee that ensures the GLBTI people are included in all principles of equality. The initials are...UNHRC
United Nations Human Rights Committee