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New study reveals aged care homes need greater LGBTIQ+ representation

Aged care homes need to do more to show the LGBTIQ+ community they are welcoming and safe - that's the finding of the first large-scale global survey of rainbow elders' perceptions of aged care.

Published: 11 July 2025
  • national
  • 11 July 2025
  • SBS

It reveals many are deeply concerned of being forced to hide their identity in facilities geared towards heterosexual residents.

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