The new whole of life-cycle Strategy has been developed following a robust consultation process with LGBTIQ+ people, those who engage with LGBTIQ+ issues through their own lived experience, organisations who represent the views of the LGBTIQ+ community and with Government Departments and State Agencies. The successor National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy reflects a Whole of Government commitment to fostering a safe, fair, and inclusive society for the LGBTIQ+ community; a society in which LGBTIQ+ people can live inclusive, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

The NLIS II and its associated action plans will seek to directly confront the continuing challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ people today through actions across four key Pillars – Safety, Health and Wellbeing, Participation and Inclusion, and Equality and Non-Discrimination. The actions through which the Strategy will be implemented reflect the determination of Government and State Agencies to work together to that end.

• Pillar 1: Safety p.2
• Pillar 2: Health and Wellbeing p.10
• Pillar 3: Participation and Inclusion p.14
• Pillar 4: Equality and Non-Discrimination p.21

P.14 Actions 2025-2026. 18. Better understand drug use among LGBTIQ+ young people - Research is conducted on the drug use amongst young LGBTIQ+ people to assess rates of use and association with health outcomes (Q4 2025).