Resources

This is a curated collection of stigma-related resources from across the globe. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, and content has not been independently verified. Our goal is to support learning, spark ideas, and connect you with the broader movement to reduce stigma in healthcare.

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Supporting Non Binary Children Fact Sheets

Transcend Australia’s Parent Hub offers practical, evidence-based fact sheets like How to Support Your Child When They Tell You They Are Non-Binary—available in multiple languages, including Chinese, Arabic and others.

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Adverse Unintended Effects of Antistigma Campaigns and Intervention Messages: First, Do No Harm

We all want our efforts to reduce stigma to produce only “good” effects. But this isn’t always the case when the message of campaigns is not interpreted as intended. Campaigns can increase stigma and other unintended harmful outcomes.

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Alcohol and other drugs care charter

Reducing stigma is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of people who use, or have used, alcohol and other drugs. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Care Charter is a practical tool designed to help all staff—across any service—deliver care that is safe, accessible, equitable, and non-judgemental.

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Language Matters - guide for AOD workers

Developed by the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) and the NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA), Language Matters is a best-practice guide for non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers.

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Talking Stigma podcast

In 2019, former Welsh rugby captain Gareth Thomas publicly disclosed his HIV status. Join Gareth and host Craig Doyle as they talk about how Gareth lives with the virus, how others have treated him, and the stigma around HIV.

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The Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework: a global, crosscutting framework to inform research, intervention development, and policy on health-related stigmas

Published in BMC Medicine, this open-access paper introduces the Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework—a global, crosscutting model designed to guide research, interventions, and policy across multiple health issues including HIV, cancer and mental illness.

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Online Learning: Diabetes Stigma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Diabetes stigma can have a significant impact on those living with the condition, often creating feelings of blame and shame. This module, developed with input from research leaders and an Indigenous expert reference group, explores the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in managing diabetes.

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Diabetes Language Guide

Diabetes Australia's position statement, Our Language Matters, underscores the profound impact language has on individuals living with diabetes. The document advocates for clear, respectful, and inclusive communication that avoids stigma and bias.

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