Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Community
Whether it's mental health support, community organisations, or medical services tailored for gender‑affirming care, this list serves as a valuable tool for patients seeking additional guidance and support throughout their healthcare journey.
At Burnside Hospital, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment — one where every person is welcomed as they are and empowered to thrive. We recognise that members of the LGBTQ+ community may face unique challenges in accessing healthcare, and we are dedicated to ensuring that all patients, families, and visitors feel seen, heard, and valued.
Our approach is guided by compassion, cultural safety, and best-practice care, supported by staff who are trained to understand and respond to the diverse needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. From the moment you enter our hospital, you can expect an environment built on trust, respect, and dignity, where your identity is affirmed and your voice matters.
We are proud to continually improve our services to ensure they are equitable and inclusive, and we work closely with community organisations, advocacy groups, and healthcare specialists to provide resources and support tailored to your needs.
At Burnside Hospital, diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is not just a value — it’s a promise.
Our Ally Working Group
Through regular opportunities to connect, share, and learn, the Ally Network encourages open dialogue, drives education, and helps cultivate a culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and included.
As part of its work, the Ally Working Group:
Burnside Hospital proudly participates in national awareness days such as Wear It Purple Day, IDAHOBIT, and Pride Month — powerful moments to stand together in support of equality, belonging, and respect.
A Workplace Where Everyone Belongs – and Is Celebrated
We’re thrilled to be recognised as a Gold Tier and Most Improved Service Provider at the 2025 Pride in Health Awards — a proud reflection of our commitment to building a truly inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Privacy for LGBTQ+ Patients
Burnside Hospital understands that LGBTQ+ patients may experience higher levels of stigma when accessing healthcare.
We recognise that personal information should only be collected when necessary, and this especially relates to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Therefore, we undertake to ensure that:
Our referral list is a comprehensive directory of specialised resources, services, and professionals who understand and address the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.
QLife
QLife is for LGBTIQ+ people and their loved ones wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings, or relationships.
Phone: 1800 184 527
ACON Pride Counselling
Pride Counselling is ACON’s LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming counselling service. Based in NSW, ACON Pride Counselling offers their services locally, regionally and nationally.
Phone: 1800 063 060
Lifeline Australia
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Phone: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is here to help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
SHINE SA
SHINE SA's vision is for sexual health and relationship wellbeing for all. SHINE SA provides comprehensive and integrated sexual and reproductive health services and programs.
Phone: 08 8300 5300
Thorne Harbour Health
Thorne Harbour Health supports the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ communities and people living with HIV in South Australia through a range of programs, campaigns, and services, including alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health services.
Phone: 08 7078 4128
InterAction
A joint collaboration between Intersex Peer Support Australia and Intersex Human Rights Australia, we are the leading national body for people with innate variations of sex characteristics in Australia, promoting health, human rights, and bodily autonomy of intersex individuals and their families.
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