Lets talk about sex.... - Auckland District Health Board

Conclusion
• There are significant barriers to accessing effective services; including a lack of
clinician/health professional skill in identifying and providing care to Rainbow
service users and fear of the clinician/health professional’s response to service users
with a Rainbow identity
• There are significant gaps in mental health and addiction services to Rainbow
communities; resulting in unmet needs, including:
i. Rainbow specific services
ii. Peer support
iii. Training/cultural core competency training working with Rainbow communities
• Specific issues for trans and trans needs are particularly poorly met with no clear
pathways and significant barriers to accessing care, including very little understanding
or awareness of trans issues by service providers
• An increased visibility of Rainbow service users and providers would significantly
improve access to services, and reduce stigma and/or discrimination
• Organisational policies, procedures and pathways are essential to ensure effective
and appropriate services are implemented across all services
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