Key points

The acronym 'LGB/TI' has been utilised in some APS documents in order to recognise the distinction between sexual identity (or sometimes ‘sexual orientation’) - LGB - and gender identity - TI.
Sexual identity is different from sexual behaviour because it refers to feelings and a person’s views about who they consider themselves to be.
Same-sex attraction (or non-heterosexual sexual orientation) was once assumed to be evidence of mental disorder. The research upon which these assumptions were based has since been found to be unsound.
The marginalisation experienced by LGBTQI people is best addressed via multiple levels of intervention. This should include psychological services provided to support individuals, couples or families, as well as organisational, systemic and social change.
Young and older people, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who identify as LGBTQI may experience particular challenges.

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