This paper was developed by Meridian in consultation with community members and service providers, including the Canberra Inclusive Partnership’s Service User Reference Group, YWCA Canberra, ACT Shelter and Havelock Housing. Meridian acknowledges the existing body of work done by national and international researchers into the issue of LGBTIQA+ homelessness, which has informed many of the recommendations within this paper.

This paper presents the most up-to-date research on emerging practices in terminology use, thereby offering an essential resource to organisations wishing to remain in touch with the communities they serve.

Meridian provides current information to the ACT Government on the needs, rights and discrimination that our communities in the ACT continue to face

Submission to ACT Health master-planning consultation for Canberra Hospital

How the next ACT Government can contribute to a welcoming and inclusive community for the HIV+ community and LGBTIQ+ people and their families.

This is a health policy research project commissioned by the ACT Health Directorate. It aims to extend understandings of the complex and changing needs of the ageing populations living with chronic hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the ACT.

World AIDS Day memorial, hosted by Meridian on November 29th 2020

Fact Sheet

A printable map with detailed directions on how to find Meridian, entrance points and parking.

The Canberra Gay Community Periodic Survey is a cross-sectional survey of gay and bisexual men. Participants are recruited from gay venues and community events, supplemented by online recruitment. The major aim of the survey is to provide data on sexual, drug use and testing practices related to the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmissible infections (STIs).