29576 (2023). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health

Written Question

Published date: 19 Dec 2023

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29576 (2023)
Question asked:	06 Dec 2023
Member asking:	Ingrid Leary
Portfolio:	Minister for Mental Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	14 Dec 2023
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29576_2023
Document guid:	24bb05ee-a4e5-4756-84eb-a13927beaa16

29576 (2023). Ingrid Leary to the Minister for Mental Health: Is it the Minister's view that Rainbow communities face systemic barriers to mental well-being known as “minority stress”, and if so, what actions, if any, will he commit to taking to increase access to mental health services by rainbow communities?

Hon Matt Doocey: I am aware that rainbow communities may face systemic barriers to mental wellbeing and I acknowledge the importance of supporting the mental health of these diverse communities. I am expecting further advice in this area in 2024.