This week on Let’s Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, we explore the remarkable rise of LGBTQIA+ identification within Generation Z. As well as the cultural and social factors that have fostered a surge in self-acceptance and exploration of sexual orientations and gender identities. We also look at the role social media, increased visibility of LGBTQIA+ and shifting societal attitudes had on this generation.
Join us as we unravel the reasons behind Gen Z's extraordinary embrace of diverse sexual identities in this episode.
Below is a list of organisations that provide further information and support information sourced from Health direct.
QLife — counselling and referral service for LGBTIQ+ individuals: call 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight
daily) or chat online.
Lifeline — support for anyone having a personal crisis: call 13 11 14, 24/7, text, or chat online.
Suicide Call Back Service — for anyone thinking about suicide: call 1300 659 467.
Beyond Blue — for anyone feeling depressed or anxious: call 1300 22 4636, email or chat online, 24/7.
Headspace — mental health space for ages 12-25 years.
Kids Helpline — mental health support for young people aged 5-25 years. Call 1800 55 1800 anytime.
ACON — LGBTIQ+ health and HIV prevention and support.
TransHub — ACON’s digital trans and gender diverse platform.
Head to Health — a guide to digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental
health organisations, including a list of phone support services.
PFLAG — Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
ReachOut — mental health resources for young people.
Links we found extremely useful when researching for this topic:
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/01/17/where-millennials-end-and-generation-z-begins/
https://phys.org/news/2022-06-gen-zers-lgbtq-sacrifices-prior.html
https://dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/57149/1/its-official-gen-z-is-really-really-gay
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66070534
https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/23/kenya-tanzania-south-sudan-anti-homosexuality-laws-uganda