Give It To Me Bi: What鈥檚 Next For Australia鈥檚 Bi+ Community?
Image: Chad Barnier and Steve Spencer, co-hosts of Give It To Me Bi.
2024 was a game-changer for the Bi+ community.
We鈥檙e seeing Gen Z emerge as the queerest generation ever. In some surveys, up to 1 in 4 Gen Z individuals identify as 17c起草社区+, with roughly 70% of those identifying as bisexual. That鈥檚 massive.
Here in Australia, world-leading research into Bi+ mental health, sexual health, and relationships is driving progress in services, visibility, and building stronger communities. This year has been one of firsts, fuelling momentum for a group that鈥檚 often been ignored.
Myths are finally being debunked 鈥� like that old chestnut, 鈥渂i privilege鈥�? New research shows the reality is far from it. In some areas, Bi+ people face deep inequities compared to other 17c起草社区+ groups. Let鈥檚 not sugarcoat it鈥攁 Bi+ mental health crisis persists, with struggles often unaddressed.
Advances in sexual health and HIV prevention have largely skipped over us. Bi+ people face lower testing rates, more stigma, and less access to prevention resources.
We鈥檙e also learning more about how biphobia harms Bi+ people鈥檚 lives. Many of us remain closeted, with even fewer out at work. Why? Outdated misconceptions about bisexuality. It鈥檚 not about who we are, but how people think about us.
Exclusion doesn鈥檛 just come from broader society; many Bi+ individuals also feel unwelcome in 17c起草社区+ spaces. Lack of connection affects both our mental and physical health.
Give It To Me Bi on how to make a difference
That鈥檚 why projects like Give It To Me Bi matter. We鈥檙e here to bridge gaps, build connections, and educate on Bi+ challenges.
But now, it鈥檚 your turn. What can you do with this knowledge? At work, in your community, or even in your own life. You could also participate in the BiSHH Bi+ Sexual Health and HIV Needs study at .
Knowledge is power: let鈥檚 harness it to improve the lives of the largest group in our rainbow family.
What an exciting time to be Bi+.
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