Tag Archives: inclusion

Bisexual Adults Face Heightened Risk for Health Issues Including Cancer, STDs and Depression: HRC Joins Call to Close Knowledge and Care Gap

Posted on 18 September 2015 by Rebecca

Fear of biphobia in healthcare settings often leads to delay in seeking crucial care WASHINGTON – A research brief published today by the the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender … Continue reading →

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Announcement regarding the Victorian Government’s LGBTI Taskforce

Posted on 8 September 2015 by Rebecca

The Bi-Alliance was disappointed today to discover that only two known representatives of Victoria’s Bisexual Community are included in the State Government’s LGBTI Taskforce (http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/trans-advocate-brenda-appleton-to-head-lgbti-taskforce). President Rebecca Dominguez has been selected for the Health and Human Services Working Group and … Continue reading →

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New report on bisexuality

Posted on 19 February 2012 by Bi-Alliance

Released in February 2012, The Bisexuality Report collates existing research on bisexuality. It aims to inform and improve practice and policy regarding people who are bisexual by highlighting specific concerns and experiences of this population. Topics include: bisexual experiences and … Continue reading →

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bi pure reason

Posted on 26 May 2011 by Bi-Alliance

This article discusses the non sequitur of discrimination by lesbians against women who are bisexual is written by a woman who identifies as lesbian.

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Pride March theme survey

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Bi-Alliance

****Update**** Poll has closed and the results were as follows: Embracing all of the rainbow    26.70% Diversity under the rainbow     26.70% Pride for all     13.30% Proud, Strong, Together     13.30% Somewhere under the rainbow    13.30% Live, love Be   … Continue reading →

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Media Coverage – Biphobia exists and it hurts

Posted on 14 March 2011 by Rebecca

The following article was originally published in the Star Observer and was written by two Bi-Alliance members, Sally Golder (Treasurer) and Kathi Wilson. Speaking out – Biphobia exists and it hurts As members of groups that support and advocate for … Continue reading →

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Media Release – Steps needed to combat biphobia

Posted on 10 March 2011 by Rebecca

Bisexual Alliance Victoria (BAV) continued the representation of the bisexual community at Pride March this year with nearly 20 members taking part on the day. Once again however the marchers received bi-phobic harassment from some members of the crowd that … Continue reading →

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