One in ten Aussie teens are gay, bi-, pan-, or asexual

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A study of ,6388 Aussie students has found that just over one in ten (12%) are sexuality diverse, while 3.3% are gender diverse. The study, which looked at Aussie year 8 students from 2019 until 2021, also found sexuality and gender diversity were associated with each other, and both were associated with younger age and with diagnosis of poor mental health and disability. The results underscore an urgent need for inclusive programs to promote a safe and welcoming environment in schools, healthcare settings, and communities, according to the team.

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Organisation/s: The University of Sydney, Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), The University of Melbourne, Black Dog Institute, The University of New South Wales, The University of Western Australia, The Kids Research Institute Australia, Western Sydney University

Funder: The Future Proofing Study was funded by an NHMRC project grant awarded to Prof Christensen (grant No.1138405); a Ramsay Health philanthropic grant awarded to Prof Christensen and Associate ProfWerner-Seidler; a donation made by General Pants Co; an NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellowship awarded to Associate ProfWerner-Seidler (award No. 1197074); and a NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellowship awarded to Prof Christensen (award No. 1155614). Dr Marino and the current work were supported by an NHMRC project grant (grant No. 1161445). Prof Lin was supported by an NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellowship (award No. 2010063). Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Marino reported receiving grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) during the conduct of the study. Prof Skinner reported receiving grants from NHMRC during the conduct of the study and grants from Medical Research Future Fund and Australian Research Council outside the submitted work. No other disclosures were reported.

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