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A Directory of Youth Lgbtiq+ Friendly Services in Melbourne's Inner Metro and Inner East YOUTH LGBTIQ+ RESOURCE A DIRECTORY OF YOUTH LGBTIQ+ FRIENDLY SERVICES IN MELBOURNE'S INNER METRO AND INNER EAST A resource created by the Inner Eastern Local Learning & Employment Network WHY? Although most Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Intersex (LGBTIQ+) Australians live healthy and happy lives, research has demonstrated that a disproportionate number experience poorer mental health outcomes and have higher risk of suicidal behaviours than their peers. These health outcomes are directly related to experiences of stigma, prejudice, discrimination and abuse on the basis of being LGBTIQ+. The purpose of this resource is to provide information and increase awareness of the services, programs, and supports available to LGBTIQ+ young people (12-25) in Melbourne's inner Metro area, with a particular focus on the inner East (Port Philip, Stonnington, Boroondara). It also includes ways for LGBTIQ+ young people to connect via support groups, days of celebration, and media. The resource can be used by young people, their families, and carers, as well as the organisations and services that work to support LGBTIQ+ young people. Throughout the online version of this resource, there are clickable web links providing further information. YOUTH LGBTIQ+ young LGBTIQ+ 6 in 10 experience people aged 16 verbal abuse, with STATS to 27 are five 2 in 10 times more likely experiencing to attempt physical abuse suicide 33% of LGBTIQ+ LGBTIQ+ young In 2018/19, 42% of young people aged people are twice as LGBTIQ+ young 16 to 27 reported likely to be people aged 18- having self-harming, diagnosed and 29 had not yet 41% had thoughts of treated for mental 'come out' harming themselves health disorders DATA SOURCES www.lgbtihealth.org.au/statistics What's up in you world survey 2019 CATEGORIES CLINICS & HEALTH CENTRES SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SUPPORT GROUPS ONLINE AND PHONE SUPPORT STAY CONNECTED LGBTIQ+ FRIENDLY CLINICS & HEALTH CENTRES To combat the health risks that LGBTIQ+ young people may face, the following health centres and clinics offer a variety of services. Although not all are youth specific, they all offer a range of services and therapies to young people, each with trained professionals employed. THE ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MELBOURNE GENDER SERVICE AGE LOCATION Up to the age The Royal Children's Hospital (the RCH) Melbourne Gender Service of 17 aims to improve the physical and mental health outcomes of children and adolescents who are trans or gender diverse. 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville SERVICES Families who access The RCH Gender Service with their child or adolescent will be provided with a family centred approach to care. This will entail a multidisciplinary assessment of their child or adolescent regarding gender diversity or gender dysphoria. CONTACT As an outcome of the assessment, support and treatment pathways will be offered. COST (03) 9345 5034 The RCH Gender Service accept new referrals from across Free with a Victoria for any child or adolescent up to the age of 17 years referral Referral form with concerns regarding their gender identity. A referral from a General Practitioner (GP) to the Gender Service is required. www.rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/gender-service PRAHRAN MARKET LOCATION AGE Pran Central Any age CLINIC Shopping Centre, Mezzanine Level 1 Prahran Market Clinic is a privately owned medical 325 Chapel Street Prahran General Practice, supported by Allied Health providers. Particular focus is placed on sexual health, and Gay, HOURS Lesbian and Gender Diverse health. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:45pm The Clinic is well regarded and respected for its Saturday - 9:00am involvement in HIV clinical research trials and for the CONTACT to 12:45pm teaching of medical students. (03) 9514 0888 SERVICES Gay & Lesbian health Health care plans @ hello@prahran Transgender health Health checks & risk marketclinic.com COST Sexual health & HIV evaluations HIV rapid tests Travel medicine - Prahran Market Women’s health and immunisations Clinic is a private contraception control billing clinic www.prahranmarketclinic.com LOCATION AGE THORNE HARBOUR Level 5, 615 St Kilda Over 18. Clients aged 16- HEALTH Rd, (located in the 17 may be able to access Cancer Council services. Contact the Duty Worker (Monday- building) Friday 10am-4pm) for Previously the Victorian Aids Council, Thorne Harbour further information Health is a community-controlled organisation, working for sex, sexuality and gender diverse communities. As a central part of the Victorian community response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Thorne Harbour provides a range of HOURS services which include prevention education, treatment and care of PLHIV and counselling services. Monday – 9am-7pm COST Tuesday - 9am-9pm No cost for Alcohol and Wednesday – 9am-9pm Their evolution has come to include a broadening of Other Drugs (AOD) and Thursday - 9am-9pm Family Violence services. services for the health needs of the lesbian, gay, Friday - 9am-5pm bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) communities Cost for General Counselling services are to ensure all gender, sex, and sexually diverse individuals negotiated on a sliding are treated with dignity and can participate in society. scale CONTACT SERVICES Individual counselling (03) 9865 6700 Relationship counselling www.thorneharbour.org Therapeutic groups @ counselling@ thorneharbour.org Peer education workshops LOCATION AGE THE CENTRE CLINIC Rear of 77 Any age Fitzroy St, St The Centre Clinic is a safe, friendly LGBTI General Kilda Practice providing general health care for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and trans people, as well as specialist medical care for people living with HIV, and expert sexual health screening and treatment. It has an informal, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. COST HOURS The registered General Practitioners are able to provide Bulk Bill Medicare Card healthcare and specialist referrals for all health related Monday - 9:30am – 6:30pm Holders, Private Fees matters. Tuesday - 9:30am – 5:00pm payable on the day for Wednesday - 9:30am – 5:00pm non-Medicare Card Centre Clinic has strong links with a range of LGBTI Thursday - 9:30am – 5:00pm holders friendly allied health services throughout Victoria – this Friday - 9:30am – 5:00pm includes dentists, podiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, Saturday - 9:00am – 12:30pm dieticians, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and others. CONTACT SERVICES LGBTI General Practice (03) 9525 5886 HIV testing and management @ STI testing and treatment www.thorneharbour.org/lgbti clinicreception@ PrEP/PEP thorneharbour.org -health/centre-clinic LOCATION LIFEWORKS AGE Various locations across Any age LifeWorks Relationship Counselling and Education Services is Inner Metro a not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote healthy, Melbourne respectful and fulfilling relationships within the Victorian community. In partnership with Thorne Harbour Health and SEMPHN, Lifeworks offer free counselling to LGBTQ+ clients living in the southern suburbs of Melbourne. See website for details. COST HOURS Lifeworks welcome Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Gender Payment is based Diverse and Intersex (LGBTIQ+) people at their services, Monday - Thursday on a sliding scale pledging to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory 8.30am - 8.00pm dependent on services to LGBTIQ clients. Lifeworks also has Rainbow Tick Friday - income accreditation. 8.30 - 5.00pm SERVICES CONTACT Individual counselling Relationship counselling 1300 543 396 Accessible Psychological Interventions (API) Family therapy @ lifeworks@lifeworks. Relationship education programs com.au www.lifeworks.com.au AGE HEADSPACE LOCATION 12 to 25 HAWTHORN Level 1, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Available to all organisation with intervention services and health young people aged 12- 25 COST promotion programs to 12-25 year old, inclusive of LGBTIQ young people. Services are all bulk billed with headspace Hawthorn is committed to embracing Medicare, no payment required diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. headspace welcomes all CONTACT people irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identity. They are operated by Access Health and (03) 9006 6500 Community. @ enquiries@headspac SERVICES ehawthorn.org.au Counselling in a LGBTQIA+ safe space with youth- HOURS friendly clinicians. Mon – Tues 9:30-6pm LGBTQIA+ friendly Doctor Weds - 9:30-8pm Various events and activities for the LGBTQIA+ Friday – 9-5pm community (see social media) www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/hawthorn AGE LOCATION EQUINOX All ages 175 Rose Street HRT - 16 plus Fitzroy Equinox is a peer led Trans and Gender Diverse Open to all TGD people residing in (TGD) Health Service operated by Thorne Harbour VIC Health (THH). Equinox work in partnership with HOURS the THH Trans Advisory Group and patients to establish service needs and define priorities. General Practice: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm Osteopathy - Friday By working in partnership with the TGD community, Counselling: Equinox aims to provide a safe environment for COST Thursday: 9am – 3.30pm gender diverse clients to obtain quality medical Bulk Bill Medicare Care care. They honour and support informed decisions holders for GP services. and will use preferred name and pronouns, whilst Counselling services charged on a sliding fee scale. treating clients with respect. Osteopath services are privately charged and SERVICES payable on the day of CONTACT service Services include General Practice healthcare, 03
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