If you’re interested in finding out more about the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people, sexual and gender diversity in Australia, or the methodology used in the project, see some of the following sources:

 

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The Healing Foundation 2015 Sexuality and gender diverse populations (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer and intersex – LGBTQI). Roundtable report. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project; 20 p.

Introduces major themes in understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQI mental health and suicide, and identifies the need for further research.

 

Rosenstreich G. & Goldner S. 2010 Inclusion and exclusion: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, trans and intersex voices at the health in difference conference 2010. Gay and Lesbian Issues in Psychology Review. vol. 6, no. 3, pp.139-149

Discusses the complexities and possible strategies for ‘doing diversity’ at the Health in Difference conference. References discussions by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander LGBTI presenters at the conference to illustrate the challenges that may arise from being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and LGBTI.

 

Kerry S.C. 2017 Transgender people in Australia’s Northern Territory. International Journal of Transgenderism [Internet]. vol.18, no. 2, pp.129-139

A survey concerning LGBTQI people from the Northern Territory, with a focus on the experiences of transgender and sex/gender diverse people. Discusses interpersonal relationships, health, gender status and their experiences of life in the Northern Territory. Includes both Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants. 

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Bessareb D. & Ng'andu B. 2010 Yarning About Yarning as a Legitimate Method in Indigenous Research. International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies. vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 37-51

Introduces the yarning methodology and discusses its use among Indigenous peoples in Western Australia and Botswana.

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Abbott P., Sherwood J., Bond C. & Eades A.M. 2019 A collaborative yarn on qualitative health research with Aboriginal communities. Australian Indigenous Health Bulletin. vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 1-7

Discusses important elements of Indigenous research. Focus on genuine engagement with Aboriginal people and communities and respect for Indigenous knowledge. Some considerations of methodology and discussion of yarning included.

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These sources were used in compiling the background for this study and informing its focus and methodology. This is not an exhaustive list.