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This directory serves as a general guide to LGBTIQA+ inclusive mental health practitioners in Canberra, surrounding areas, and online. Listings have been compiled from publicly available information and, where applicable, with the consent of practitioners who have expressed an interest in supporting LGBTIQA+ communities.

Practitioners may differ in qualifications, funding options, and therapeutic approaches. While every effort has been made to include providers who demonstrate inclusive practice and cultural competence, inclusion in this list does not constitute formal endorsement, accreditation, or recommendation by Meridian.

The holidays are a time for celebration and joy, however, we are aware that it can be a challenging time for many folks. Meridian Wellbeing collaborated with Directions ACT, and made a list of practical tips for managing alcohol and other drug needs, acknowledging the unique challenges and experiences that may arise during this time, no matter if you will spend the time with well-meaning friends, family, chosen family or by yourself.

The holidays are a time for celebration and joy, however, we are aware that it can be a challenging time for many folks. Meridian Wellbeing collaborated with Directions ACT, and made a list of practical tips for managing the unique challenges and experiences that may arise during this time, no matter if you will spend the time with well-meaning friends, family, chosen family or by yourself.

8 useful Wellbeing Tips for LGBTQIA+ Folks. 

This guide is designed to support providers of mental health care to be able to deliver their services in a gender-affirming way to support the needs of trans and/or gender diverse people.

The history of the successful response to HIV in New South Wales is a testament to the effectiveness and strength of the community’s response and the understanding shown by policy makers, researchers, politicians and other health professionals to work in partnership with affected communities. This partnership has been at the core of the world leading response and has meant that NSW has been able to respond to HIV more effectively than many other places around the world.

At the centre of this partnership has been our communities and the peer workers who have dedicated countless hours and much energy in responding to HIV and in supporting and caring for each other.

Meridian was invited by the Capital Health Network (CHN) to co-design a service model for delivering mental health services to LGBTIQA+ communities in the ACT under the Psychological Therapies Targeting Priority Populations contract.

Meridian facilitated a co-design process with LGBTIQA+ people to design a service model that would respond to their mental health needs and address the barriers to mental health services that they experience.

A guide to carers' rights, responsibilities and support.