LGBTIQ+ education and training for health professionals

​A range of LGBTIQ+ education and training is available from NSW Health and external providers to build capabilities needed to support LGBTIQ+ inclusive healthcare.

On this page​

1. NSW Health LGBTIQ+ Capability Framework​
2. NSW Health LGBTIQ+ education and training
3. External LGBTIQ+ education and training resources

The NSW Health LGBTIQ+ Capability Framework

The NSW Health LGBTIQ+ Capability Framework 2025-2029​ identifies the educational capabilities needed to support LGBTIQ+ inclusive healthcare. The framework provides the foundational knowledge, skills, behaviours and professional values required of the NSW Health and affiliated NGO workforce to deliver the health priorities for LGBTIQ+ people in NSW.

The Framework is intended to build on generic capabilities and practice standards expected of the NSW Health and affiliated NGO workforce, including LGBTIQ+ health, wellbeing and safety for LGBTIQ+ patients, their families and care networks and LGBTIQ+ staff.

NSW Health LGBTIQ+ education and training

The following My Health Learning modules are available to NSW Health staff:

• Introduction to LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Health Care - course code: 223561775 
• Workplace Gender Diversity and Inclusion - course code: 150837907
• In My Shoes - course code: 161507496 
• LGBTQ+ Conversion Practices Ban: Recognising Harm and Providing Support - course code: 612248629

More information on modules is available on the NSW Health and Education Training Institute.

External LGBTIQ+ education and training resources

LGBTIQ+ education and training resources are offered by recognised and/or accredited education providers in Australia and internationally. These resources, including online learning modules, workshops, micro credentials and podcasts, are categorised under the five domains of the NSW Health LGBTIQ+ Capability Framework 2025-2029.

Domain 1: Foundational concepts

• LGBTQ+ Introduction eLearning – Online learning, ACON
• LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Practice for Aged Care Services – Online learning, ACON
• True Colours: Introduction to LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Practice – Online learning, Rainbow Health Australia
• Sexual and Gender Minority Terms and Concepts » LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center – Micro-credential, La Trobe University
• Sexual and Gender Minority Terms and Concepts – Online learning, Fenway Institute (US based)
• Yellow Tick: Intro to Intersex Variations – Workshop, Interaction for Health and Human Rights
• Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (PDC93089) Micro credential – Micro-credential (non-creditable), Central Queensland University
• My Amazing Body - Gender – Podcast, Queensland Health
• Understanding LGBTIQ – Online learning, GPEX

Domain 2: Safe inclusive practice

• Suicide Prevention in LGBTQ+ Communities eLearning – Online learning, ACON
• Equal not the Same: Introduction to LGBTIQ+ Mental Health & Suicide Prevention – Workshop, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
• Trans Vitality: Trans-Affirming Practice eLearning – Online learning, ACON
• Sexual Assault in LGBTQ Communities eLearning – Online learning, ACON
• See, Hear, Believe (for frontline workers) – Online learning, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation
•  Advanced Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT)  – Online learning, the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM)
• ASHM & ACON’s Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Care e-learning – Online learning, the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM)
• Healthcare for Transgender and Gender Diverse People – Online learning, Fenway Institute (US based)
• Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents – Online learning, Fenway Institute (US based)
• Sexual and Gender Minority Health Inequities – Online learning, Fenway Institute (US based)
• Sexual and Gender Minority Health Equity Initiative Introduction - Fenway Institute (US based)
• Behavioural Health Care for LGBTQIA+ People – Online learning, Fenway Institute (US based)
• Healthcare for LGBTQIA+ Youth – Online learning, Fenway Institute (US based)
• Walking Between Worlds - Working Effectively with LGBTQ People from Faith Backgrounds – Workshop, Ambassadors and Bridge Builders International (ABBI)
• Child And Family Health - Family Diversity and Inclusion Training – Online learning or face-to-face, Rainbow Families
• Rainbow Mob Health Training – Online learning, Rainbow Mob
• BlaQ – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+SB Training (various topics) – One off workshops and customised modules, BlaQ

Domain 3: Communication and documentation

• Asking Questions on Gender and Sexuality eLearning – Online learning, ACON
• Sensitive and Affirming Communication – Online learning, Fenway Institute (US based)

Domain 4: Healthcare rights

Implicit Bias and Power Imbalances – Online learning, Fenway Institute (US based)

Domain 5: Professional practice

• Primary Health Care for Trans, Gender Diverse, and Non-Binary People – Online learning, Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPath)
• Gender Diversity and Youth Mental Health 101 – Online learning, Orygen
• Work with Pride: LGBTIQ+ Affirmative Interpersonal Skills – Interactive webinar/workshop, Rainbow Health Australia
• LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces eLearning – Online learning, ACON
• Trans-Affirming Workplaces eLearning (for P&C/Management) – Online learning, ACON
• Building competent sexual health services for LGBTIQA+ displaced people – Online learning, Forcibly Displaced People Network
• How2 – Combination of online modules, workshops and in person, Rainbow Health Australia
• LGBTQIASB+ medical courses – Online learning, Wavelength
• The social and emotional wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ young people – Recorded webinar, Australian Institute of Family Studies - Child Family Community Australia

Tailored education and training

The following education providers offer bespoke training tailored to specific learning needs.

• ACON - In-person customisable LGBTQ+ inclusion and awareness training aims to improve safety and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people in health.
• BLaQ - In person training to help in increasing staff understanding of matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTQ+SB community, as well as making their workplaces more culturally safe and inclusive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTQ+SB peoples.
• InterAction - Bespoke training sessions on building inclusion for people with innate variations of sex characteristics in healthcare.
• STARTTS - Bespoke inclusive practice training for service providers, to advocate and raise awareness about issues that concern us including challenging stigma and acknowledging resilience.
• The Gender Centre - Bespoke training sessions that help to address the specific issues facing transgender people.
• Twenty10 - Bespoke training that aims to build knowledge of LGBTIQA+ experiences and language and better understand health and wellbeing needs. It also builds your confidence in ensuring LGBTIQA+ people to feel safe, affirmed and supported in your organisation.

Membership based education and training

The following education providers offer education and training to members.

• DCA (Diversity Council of Australia) – Inclusion modules available to members.
• Health Equity Matters - Offers membership-based e-modules. The modules aim to build the baseline knowledge and skills on inclusive HIV healthcare.
• SBS Inclusion - Various e-modules available to members.