Deep dive: LGBTIQA+ DFSV research

We can't afford to start from scratch: Transformative recordings from the contemporary archive

The participation of LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities within feminist and anti-violence movements is not a new development. However, archives are not always available to demonstrate and model the kinds of conversations, language and framing needed to represent LGBTIQASB+ communities within gendered violence and gender equality movements. This series of post presents a curation of key snapshots from an archive of recorded events that are now available online, with additional research and academic literature related to the topic. We present these in the hopes that they may assist workers, organisations and leaders in reflecting and directing greater inclusion, solidarity and partnerships between LGBTIQASB+, women's and broader anti-violence and gender equality organisations in our shared work together.

2026

• QTWAV Webinar: Between Evidence and Action - QCOSS Research and Evaluation Network (60 mins)

• DFAT data collection approaches (1:05:28) 4 mins

• How to engage data carefully to ensure it is not used against communities (1:11:33) 5 mins

2025

• guiding principles for undertaking strengths-based sexual violence research (end 1:12:54) 20 min

• Rainbow Health Australia - Promoting strengths-based data (end 1:37:58) 1 min

• Nicole Beard from department of health HMRO – responsible for managing MRFF end 11:52 – 3.5mins

• Prue Torrance, General Manager NHMRC – purpose and development of the statement end 35:36 (20 mins)

• Bronwyn Grama – UNSW & George Institute on implementation within research – end 53:19, 17 mins

2024

• 2020 Standard questions (end 18:37) (6 mins)

• Wei Leng Kwok - on aims of the evaluation guide  (incl. acting allyship and position taking) (end 24:28, 10 mins)

2023

• Uniqueness of archival research for marginalised queer feminist histories (end 08:19) 3 mins

2021

• Dr Eloise brooks – background of ABS data collection (end 10:45)

• Dr Eloise Brooks - data quality for trans communities  (end 20:10

• Bridget Haire on Innate Variations of Sex Characteristics & Data (end 25:09)

• Bridget Haire on sexual orientation & data (end 31:30)

2020

• Data & Research – addressing evidence base (3 mins)

Full Recordings:

• Webinar: Rethinking sexual violence research and responses

• QTWAV Webinar: Between Evidence and Action - QCOSS Research and Evaluation Network

• Beyond deficit thinking: Strengths-based approaches to LGBTQ+ research & practice 

• Australian Government department of health, disability and ageing: Sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics & sexual orientation in research - 21 November 2025

• Data Diversity - can the ABS Standard transform LGBTIQ+ policy and planning? 

• Challenging methodological orthodoxies in researching domestic abuse

• The Kirby Institute: The ABS Standard for Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation Variables

Research & Academic literature

2026

• Queering Ethics of Care in Sexual and Family Violence Research with LGBTQA + Victim-Survivors

• From Deficit to Queer and Strengths-Based Approaches to Sexual Violence Research and Prevention

• Navigating Liminality in LGBTQ+ Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Service Delivery: How Practitioner Experiences Can Inform Research

2025

• Que(e)ry-ing the nexus of vulnerabilities: the sensitive nature of research into LGBTQ+ and CALD survivor experiences of intimate partner violence

2024

• Rainbow Health Australia | Pride in Prevention Evaluation Guide

• Evidence to Act: LGBTIQ-Inclusive Family Violence Service Provision in Australia and the Politicisation of Data Gaps

2022

• Researching Sexual Violence with Trans Women of Color in Australia

Further reading & Resources

• Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research | NHMRC