About
The outcomes framework is a way to see how effective our actions are over time. It uses data to track how Victorian LGBTIQA+ outcomes change. It uses the outcomes approach set out in the government’s Outcomes reform in Victoria(opens in a new window).
Structure
The outcomes framework has 10 outcomes and a logic model for the strategy.
The 10 outcomes are split across 4 domains. These align with the 4 priority areas in the strategy. Each of the 4 domains has its own logic model.
The 10 outcomes are split across the short term (1 to 3 years), medium term (4 to 7 years) and long term (8 to 10 years).
We will measure progress towards achieving the outcomes by using outcome indicators and measures.
We note the outcomes framework includes measures that are still to be determined. We will add new measures throughout the implementation of the strategy.
Domains
The 4 domains of the strategy will guide our actions.
The outcomes for each domain include indicators and measures.
We will update the outcomes framework as new priorities emerge and more data is available.
Consultation
We consulted with key stakeholders to develop the outcomes framework.
This included:
- Office of the Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities
- LGBTIQA+ Taskforce
- LGBTIQA+ Justice and Health and Wellbeing Working Groups
- Members of the cross-government interdepartmental steering group
- Centre for Victorian Data Linkage
- Equality portfolio in the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
The consultation suggested 194 possible measures.
The Equality portfolio then reviewed these indicators and measures.
This work produced the outcomes, indicators and measures in this framework.
LGBTIQA+ data gaps
We are working to address LGBTIQA+ data gaps and have made gains
There are currently significant gaps in data for LGBTIQA+ people and communities. These data gaps are in part due to outdated systems that exclude some LGBTIQA+ people.
Today, the legacy of heteronormative data collection has made the social, health, wellbeing and economic needs and experiences of LGBTIQA+ people invisible. This means we do not have the evidence we need to shape policy and services to meet the needs of diverse LGBTIQA+ communities'.
The outcomes framework will help us overcome these data gaps and improve the way we collect and use data to improve outcomes for LGBTIQA+ people across the Victorian Government.
In the short term, we will record and track data measures.
In the medium and long term, we need to transform data collection so we can measure change over time.
We know the LGBTIQA+ population may be higher than estimates
In Victoria, 11% of adults identify as LGBTIQA+1. Due to issues with data collection, discrimination and stigma, the actual LGBTIQA+ Victorian population may be higher than estimates.
A new study provides the most comprehensive estimate of gender and sexual identities in Australia. It found that 9.5% of all Australians identified with a diverse sexuality, and 0.9% identified as gender diverse or transgender2.
In addition, more young people identify as LGBTIQA+ compared with older populations. The same study found that 17.7% of young Australians, aged between 16 to 24, identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual or pansexual, or reject a label altogether and 2.3% identify as gender diverse or transgender3.
References
[1] LGBTIQA+ analysis internal Victorian Government data.
[2] D.J. Higgins et al. (2024) Prevalence of Diverse Genders and Sexualities in Australia and Associations with Five Forms of Child Maltreatment and Multi-type Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Vol. 0(0) 1-21, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University.
[3] Ibid.
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