Australia: Grant to help LGBT conversion survivors

 | 
05/22/2020

Researchers from La Trobe University have been awarded an Australian Research Council Linkage grant to improve the support provided to survivors of LGBT conversion practices. Dr Timothy Jones from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences will investigate the impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) conversion practices in Australia. “Previous research has shown that attempts to change the sexual and gender orientation of LGBT people using conversion practices does not work. But little is known about the associated risks, and lasting impact on survivors, which our project aims to change,” Dr Jones said. Dr Jones said the research will also be instrumental in informing future treatment and support for survivors of conversion practices. “We know that many survivors suffer immense trauma and grief as a result of their experiences. This research will help religious leaders and healthcare professionals provide best practice support to survivors,” Dr Jones said.

Regions: ,

Share this:

Latest Global News

Added on: 03/27/2024
03/27/2024
Thailand is set to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise equal marriage after politicians passed a same-sex marriage bill. The lower house …
Added on: 03/27/2024
03/26/2024
Organisers of the Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) have said that its event last year generated HK$200 million for the local economy, with contributions …
Added on: 03/27/2024
03/26/2024
Even as people fight for justice, some cries remain unheard and voices unanswered. In American society, many of these lost voices belong to the …

Explore LGBTQ+ Issues

Other News from ,

Added on: 03/25/2024
Grindr, a dating platform that caters primarily for gay and bisexual men, says its partnership with Burnett Foundation Aotearoa will allow it to offer …
Added on: 03/24/2024
Religious schools would lose the right to expel teachers and students over their sexuality or gender identity under recommendations in a new report. The …
Added on: 03/22/2024
Blanket exemptions allowing religious schools to discriminate against staff and students on the basis of sexuality and gender identity should be repealed, a key …