Introduction to LGBTI People

This module explores the sexual diversities within the Australian population.

This module is part of the course(s):
Suitable for people working in:
All care settings
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Online Module

  • Tier
    Introductory
  • Module 1
  • Completion time
    45 mins
  • Module duration
    1 week
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers

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Module Overview

About this Module

This module HAS three sections:

  • 1

    What does LGBTI mean?

    • This section describes what each of the terms of this acronym mean: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex.
  • 2

    The LGBTI population

    • Here we consider the question how many LGBTI people are there in Australia.
  • 3

    Body, gender, sexual and identity diversity

    • This section focuses on terms that describe the range of diversity including gender identity, gender expression and sexual attraction.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to:

  • Explain the term LGBTI.
  • Describe key terminology around gender, body, sexual and identity diversity.

Module Details

Continuing Professional Development

This module is part of the course: Caring for LGBTI People. For CPD information relating to this module specifically, please refer to the course overview.

Acknowledgements

The Caring for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people with dementia online course was originally developed by the Dementia Training Study Centres (South Australia) with Dementia Australia in 2016. The course was updated in 2018 and again in 2022 following reviews by LGBTIQ+ Health Australia and Dementia Training Australia.

If your organisation achieves the formal Rainbow Tick Accreditation, it will be listed on a national register as an LGBTI-inclusive organisation.

Dementia Training Australia is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund.

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Version history

  • Published: 04 Nov 2019
  • Updated: 07 Apr 2025
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