SELECTED LGBTI ORGANISATIONS health, welfare, social & advocacy Hayden Brown and Marek Kroll

Please note that the LGBTQI+ acronym varies from place to place and will continue to change. As we are citing specific websites in the toolkit below, the acronyms used will refer to the ones used by that specific organisation.

ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE Another Closet http://www.anothercloset.com.au/ Information and advice about intimate partner violence among LGBTI individuals Better Pride https://betterpride.com.au/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_teD_tq26wIVgXZgCh1OYQQNEAAYASAAEgK1kfD_BwE Ph: 1800 531 919 Phone support provided by LGBTI people Beyond Blue: Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersex (LGBTI), and bodily, gender and sexually diverse people https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/lesbian-gay-bi-trans-and-intersex-lgbti-people A website offering advice and information for LGBTI communities. Coming Out Australia http://www.comingout.com.au/ Helping people in the GLBTIQ Community with coming out GenderQueer Australia [email protected] https://www.genderqueer.org.au Supports gender questioning and genderqueer people, their family, friends and professionals who they go to for help. Head to Health: Gender Expression https://headtohealth.gov.au/supporting-yourself/support-for/gender- expression Advice and referral suggestions Kara House Lesbian Domestic Violence Service https://www.karahouse.org.au/ [email protected] Counselling and other support Lifeline 13 11 14 A free 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service Mind Equality Centre https://www.mindaustralia.org.au/mind-equality-centre A safe, healing place for LGBTI people including psychological and family counselling, sex therapy, occupational therapy. Q Life 1800 184 527 or http://qlife.org.au/ Opportunity to speak of mental health, negotiating the medical system, relationships, isolation, coming out, people assuming our genders, and other concerns. Queerspace 9663 6733 or https://www.queerspace.org.au/ Provides individual, couples and family counselling as well as seminars aimed at supporting LGBTIQ people with their mental health needs. Say it Out Loud https://sayitoutloud.org.au/ Information for members of LGBTQI community, their families and professionals Switchboard http://www.switchboard.org.au/ Support through telephone and web counselling services. Our service is caller-centered, non-judgmental, confidential and anonymous. Thorne Harbour Health https://thorneharbour.org/ Provides care and support, treatment and care for people living with HIV, prevention education and counselling services Transgender Victoria 9517 6613 / http://www.transgendervictoria.com Transgender Victoria is the leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy, training, and resource development in Victoria. We work to achieve justice, equity and inclusive service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends TransHub https://www.transhub.org.au/about A digital information and resource platform for all trans and gender diverse (TGD) people in NSW, loved ones, allies and health providers

1 | P a g e Victorian Pride Centre https://pridecentre.org.au/ Health and wellbeing services, public education, professional training, social contact and other services Virtual Y https://virtualy.ymca.org.au/Pages/Get%20Free%20Support%20As%20An%20LGBTQIA%20Plus%20Person?gclid=EAIa IQobChMI_Yb2r9u26wIVwVBgCh364w0dEAAYAiAAEgJz2fD_BwE Resources about health and wellbeing, fitness, mental health, diet, cooking and learning. Zoe Belle Transgender Centre [email protected] https://zbgc.org.au/ National referral directory, online forum, community noticeboard and fact sheets on topics from housing to healthcare.

TRANS-SPECIFIC ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE FTM Shed https://www.ftmshed.com.au/ A support group for FTMs and their allies located in Melbourne, Australia Rainbow Owl http://www.the-rainbow-owl.com/ Books and other resources for embracing and supporting trans and gender diverse children and young people Supporting a student to affirm or transition gender identity at school https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/educators/resources/supporting-a-student-to-affirm-or-transition-gender- identity-at-school/ A Safe Schools Coalition Australia step-by-step guide for schools supporting transgender and gender diverse students. Thorne Harbour Health https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/trans-and-gender-diverse-health/ Equinox Gender Diverse Health Service offers both a bulk billing General Practice and a low-cost counselling service to the trans and gender diverse (TGD) community. Transcend [email protected] or http://www.transcendsupport.com.au/ Transcend: Supporting Transgender Children and their Families is a new support group from Australia for the families of transgender children. Transgender Victoria 9517 6613 / http://www.transgendervictoria.com Transgender Victoria is the leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy, training, and resource development in Victoria. We work to achieve justice, equity, and inclusive service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends TransHub https://www.transhub.org.au/about A digital information and resource platform for trans and gender diverse (TGD) people in NSW, loved ones, allies and health providers Y Gender https://www.ygender.org.au/ Peer-led social support and advocacy group for trans/gender diverse young people Zoe Belle Transgender Centre [email protected] https://zbgc.org.au/ Works with service providers and community groups to provide inclusive service delivery to young trans and gender diverse clients, through free training and consultation.

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE – ADVICE, ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY Anti-Violence Project https://antiviolence.info/ Encouraging outcomes for violence & its impacts within & against the Victoria GLBTi community since 1997 Edvos Family Violence Support https://www.edvos.org.au/lgbti-support/ Specialist family violence service for the eastern areas of Melbourne. We support all women, including LGBTI women. National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ Advice about intimate partner violence and domestic violence, as well as healthy relationships Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre https://www.safesteps.org.au/ Specialist support services for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence WithRespect https://www.withrespect.org.au/ Support for LGBTIQ+ people of all ages and their families experiencing difficulty in their relationships, including family violence

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YOUTH COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT Centre for Multicultural Youth https://www.cmy.net.au/ or [email protected] Supports and advocates for the needs of young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Family Access Network 03 9890 2673 / [email protected] https://www.fan.org.au Transitional housing for young people aged 15-25 who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. We also have a weekly support group for SSATI young people. It’s a great place to meet people, chat, learn and have fun. Frontyard Youth Services 9611 2411 / https://www.frontyard.org Supports young people up to the age of 25, who spend time in the Melbourne CBD or who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. headspace https://headspace.org.au/ Youth programs, mental health services, drug treatment services, doctor, study programs - includes support and inclusion for LGBTQI+ young people Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800. LifeLine 13 11 14 anonymous and confidential 24-hour crisis support line. You can call Lifeline to discuss all types of personal difficulties, including thoughts of suicide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Minus 18 https://www.minus18.org.au We’re leading change, building social inclusion, and advocating for an Australia where all young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them Qheadspace https://headspace.org.au/blog/qheadspace-coming-out-soon/ Online peer support for LGBTIQ+ young people aged 12-25, from our ‘Queer Peers’- who have lived experience and training in peer. Q life phone line 1800 184 527 To speak to someone anonymously about coming out Reachout https://au.reachout.com/identity-and-gender online mental health service for young people. Sane Australia 1800 18 7263 / https://www.sane.org national organization helping all Australians affected by mental illness to lead a better life – through support, training and education. SuicideLine 1300 651 251 / https://www.suicideline.org.au/ 24-hour crisis support line if you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, or if you have been affected by suicide Victorian Pride Centre https://pridecentre.org.au/ Provides health and wellbeing services, public education, professional training, social contact and other services Y Gender https://www.ygender.org.au/ Peer-led social support for trans/gender diverse young people Youth Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 free online and phone helplines for people experiencing depression, anxiety or other mental health issues to talk to trained mental health professionals.

RURAL PROGRAMS Engage Victoria https://engage.vic.gov.au/lgbtiq Victorian Government's Online Consultation platform. It provides tools to enable communities to share their ideas and opinions on topics relevant to regional Victoria. Way out: Cowbow Community Health https://www.cobaw.org.au/services-a-z/young-people/wayout/ Promotes rights, mental health and wellbeing of LGBTI young people and families in rural Victoria. WayOut https://www.facebook.com/WayOutVictoria Victorian Rural Youth and Sexual Diversity Project.

SPORTS PROGRAMS Pride in Sport https://www.prideindiversity.com.au/prideinsport Sporting inclusion program to assist sporting organisations with the inclusion of LGBTI employees, players, volunteers and spectators. Proud to Play https://www.proud2play.org.au/ Seeks to ensure all LGBTI+ people feel safe and confident to lead healthy and active lifestyles in inclusive environments.

3 | P a g e FAMILY SUPPORT Australian Lesbian Parents on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/100180686704971/ Children and young people with gay or lesbian parents [email protected] Family Access Network 03 9890 2673 / [email protected] / http://www.fan.org.au Transitional housing for young people aged 15-25 who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. We also have a weekly support group for SSATI young people to meet, chat, learn and have fun. Gay Dads Australia http://www.gaydadsaustralia.com.au/ Supporting Australian gay dads and their children. Their website information, updates and events for gay dads Glokids http://glockids.blogspot.com.au/ A community focused support group for any LGBTI person who has had children through a heterosexual relationship. It is also for their family members, partners and children. Head to Health: Gender Expression https://headtohealth.gov.au/supporting-yourself/support-for/gender- expression Advice and referral suggestions Maybebaby Melbourne http://www.facebook.com/maybebabymelbourne A group for people who are considering forming a rainbow family. Monthly social gatherings are held, for dinner and conversation Parents of Gender-diverse Children http://www.pgdc.org.au/ A group of parents who have come together to advocate for and support gender diverse children and their families. Parentline 13 22 89 Advice and support on any matter of concern to parents PFLAG http://www.pflagvictoria.org.au/ A group of parents, families and friends of LGBTI people support families, particularly parents, and also to members of the GLBTI community who need support coming out. Prospective Lesbian Parents [email protected] A friendly and informal group for lesbians/same sex attracted women considering a range of parenting arrangements including couples and sole parents. Rainbow Families Council [email protected] or https://www.rainbowfamilies.com.au/ A volunteer organization supporting LGBTI parents, partners and prospective parents, and their children. Rainbow Families Victoria https://pridecentre.org.au/resources/rainbow-families-victoria/ Victorian volunteer community organisation which promotes equality for ‘rainbow’ families Rainbow Families Playgroup – Lyndhurst, 0402 225 259 or http://www.facebook.com/groups/576956439013421/ Meets on a Monday morning or Thursday afternoon in South East of Melbourne. This group is for parents who identify as LGBTIQ and their children Rainbow Kids Southeast http://www.facebook.com/groups/323931227621627/ These groups are a great way for families to chat, share information and meet up locally on a casual basis. Rainbow Owl http://www.the-rainbow-owl.com/ Books and other resources for embracing and supporting trans and gender diverse children and young people Raising Children.net https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/services-support/services-families/rainbow-families- services Rainbow and same-sex families: services, resources and links Resilient Rainbow Kids [email protected] or 0423 264 416 Group for children with gay and lesbian parents. It offers young people an opportunity to make friends, have fun, and talk in a safe environment. Say it Out Loud https://sayitoutloud.org.au/ Information for members of LGBTQI community, their families and professionals Transcend [email protected] or https://www.transcendsupport.com.au/ A support group for the families of transgender children.

SCHOOL SUPPORT Proud to Play https://www.proud2play.org.au/ Proud 2 Play’s mission is to ensure all LGBTI+ people feel safe and confident to lead healthy and active lifestyles in inclusive environments.

4 | P a g e Rainbow Owl http://www.the-rainbow-owl.com/ Books and other resources for embracing and supporting trans and gender diverse children and young people Safe Schools Coalition - training for educators - State Government, http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/Pages/safe-schools-coalition.aspx?Redirect=1 A formal and public commitment that schools make to create an inclusive and safe environment for their school community, including for LGBTI students, families and teachers. Supporting a student to affirm or transition gender identity at school https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/educators/resources/supporting-a-student-to-affirm-or-transition-gender- identity-at-school/ A Safe Schools Coalition Australia step-by-step guide for schools supporting transgender and gender diverse students.

YOUTH SOCIAL & SUPPORT GROUPS FTM Shed https://www.ftmshed.com.au/ A support group for FTMs and their allies in Melbourne. GASP https://www.gaspgeelong.net.au Geelong’s very own safe and inclusive space for LGBTI young people aged between 10-25. Weekly meetings, social events, information and advice. Minus 18 https://www.minus18.org.au Social events run for and by LGBTI young people Peninsula Pride QSA https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Things_To_Do/Youth_Hangouts/Peninsula_Pride LGBTI youth community of Frankston and Mornington Peninsula: social groups, support groups, camps and events. Queer in Kingston (QIK), http://kingstonyouth.org.au/QIK A safe and confidential social support group where GLBTIQ young people can talk, gain information and support, share experiences and make new friends. SKYS OUTloud Social Space https://pridecentre.org.au/resources/skys-outloud/ A dedicated time and space for young SSASGD people to meet, hang out and get to know one another. The Diversity Project https://www.unitingkildonan.org.au/programs-and-services/child-youth-and-family- support/diversity-project/ Aims to create a safer, more inclusive and healthier community in the Greater Shepparton and beyond for young LGBTI people. Unite Alliance, Dandenong https://youth.greaterdandenong.com/content/31372/unite-alliance An Action group for LGBTIQ young people 14-25 yrs. and their Allies that aims to tackle homophobia, Transphobia and discrimination through education, awareness campaigns and projects. Y Gender https://www.ygender.org.au/ Peer-led social support and advocacy group for LGBTI young people

DIRECTORY OF LGBTI SUPPORT GROUPS AND PROGRAMS Listing of LGBTIQ Groups for Young People https://www.rainbownetwork.com.au/directory

GENERAL SOCIAL GROUPS Outer South East Melbourne Lesbian Meetup https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Outer-South-East-Melbourne- Lesbian-Meetup/ Bi Alliance http://www.bi-alliance.org/ Provides a fun, safe space where bisexuals can meet, make friends, and talk about their experiences, and informing the bisexual community about relevant news and activism LGBT events, gay clubs and bars and all that's queer in Melbourne https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/lgbt Skys out loud https://pridecentre.org.au/resources/skys-outloud/ Switchboard http://www.switchboard.org.au/out-about/ Friendship and community for older gay Victoriansental health, and gender equality. Wendybird http://www.wendybird.com.au A community for meaningful connection for all LGBTIQ people

5 | P a g e CALD SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY GROUPS Aleph Melbourne http://aleph.org.au/ Jewish, GLBTIQ ArciLesbica Australia http://arcilesbicaaustralia.blogspot.com/ Social support group for Italian Australian women who identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, trans*, intersex or queer. Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council https://www.agmc.org.au Providing resources, activities, events, and forums for GLBTIQ people of diverse cultures and faiths. [email protected] Centre for Multicultural Youth https://www.cmy.net.au/ or [email protected] Supports and advocates for the needs of young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Club Adonis https://www.facebook.com/gayclubadonis/ Greek, Male, GBTIQ Dykes on Bikes Victoria https://dykesonbikesmelbourne.org.au/ We maintain a presence at all major lesbian and gay events around Melbourne and Victoria. Gay Asian Proud http://www.vicaids.asn.au/gay-asian-proud Asian, Male, GBTIQ Greek and Gay http://www.greekandgay.com/ Greek, Male, Gay, Bisexual Greek Lesbians http://www.greekandgay.com/ Greek, Female, GLBTIQ Helem Melbourne https://www.facebook.com/helem.melbourne Arabic, Male, GBTIQ JAG (Jewish and Gay) https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=182128235302113&story_fbid=887697824745147 Jewish, LGBTI Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria http://jlgvic.org/ Jewish, Female, Lesbian, Gay Keshet Australia https://keshet.org.au/index.html Jewish, GLBTIQ LGBTI Latin America https://lahrc.org.au/ Latin America and Hispanic, GLBTIQ Marhaba [email protected] Muslim, GLBTIQ Melbourne Italian Gay and Friends https://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Italian-Gay-and-Friends-Meetup-list- meetup-com/ Trikone Australia http://trikone.org.au/ South East Asia, GLBTIQ Yellow Kitties http://yellowkitties.org/ Social group for Asian lesbians/bi/questioning/intersex/transgender of all ages which holds monthly meetings and organizes other regular social events

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SUPPORT Black Rainbow https://www.blackrainbow.org.au/ Social network for Indigenous people who identify as LGBTI, sistergirl or brotherboy. Also advocates for better mental health and suicide prevention. Creative Spirits https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/people/lgbti-aboriginal-people-diversity-at-the- margins LGBTI Aboriginal people represent diversity within the already diverse Aboriginal culture. But they also belong to some of the most marginalised groups in Australia Australian Human Rights Commission https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/lgbti/brotherboys-sistergirls-and- lgbt-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples Brotherboys, sistergirls and other LGBT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience discrimination and marginalisation in Australia. Tekwabi Giz https://www.lgbtihealth.org.au/tekwabigiz National collaboration of people and organisations from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who are working with LGBTI people across Australia.

FAITH-BASED SUPPORT FreedomtoBe https://www.freedom2b.org/ freedom2b assists LGBTI people from Christian backgrounds on their journey to reconciling their faith, sexuality and gender identity. JAG (Jewish and Gay), https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=182128235302113&story_fbid=887697824745147 Jewish, LGBTI

6 | P a g e Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria http://jlgvic.org/ Jewish, Female, Lesbian, Gay Keshet Australia https://keshet.org.au/index.html Jewish, GLBTIQ Mahraba Melbourne [email protected] A social and support group for LGBTI people from Muslim backgrounds wanting to socialize, discuss and reconcile their religion and sexuality. Metropolitan Community Church http://mccmelbourne.com.au An a inclusive and LGBTI-friendly place of worship Queer Muslim Network https://www.facebook.com/thequeermuslimproject/ Muslim, GLBTIQ Uniting Network Melbourne [email protected] or https://www.unitingnetworkaustralia.org.au/ National network for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people, their families, friends and supporters within the Uniting Church in Australia.

INTERSEX SUPPORT AND SERVICES Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Support Group http://aissga.org.au/ Peer support, information and advocacy group for people affected by AIS and/or related intersex conditions, and their families. Intersex Human Rights Australia https://ihra.org.au/ A national peer support and lobby group for Intersex people.

HEALTH SERVICES Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations https://afao.org.au The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations is the national peak body of HIV and AIDS sexual health organisations Butterfly: LETS TALK eating disorders https://butterfly.org.au/who-we-are/about-butterfly/a-voice-for-change/ As the voice of lived experience, Butterfly advocates on behalf of people impacted by negative body image, disordered eating and clinical eating disorders, and those who support and care for them Family Planning Victoria Action Centre Level 1, 94 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne / 9660 4700 / [email protected] / or https://www.fpv.org.au Sexual and reproductive health services for people under 25 and training in sexual and reproductive health care and education for health professionals. Living Positive Victoria https://livingpositivevictoria.org.au/ The state’s peak body for people living with HIV Melbourne Sexual Health Centre https://www.mshc.org.au Victoria’s leading clinic for the testing and treatment of sexually transmissible infections, also supporting community based health professionals. MindOut https://www.lgbtihealth.org.au/mindout A mental health and suicide prevention project supporting health organisations to be inclusive of LGBTI people. The National Association of People with HIV Australia https://napwha.org.au/ National LGBTQ Health Alliance http://www.lgbtihealth.org.au./ Formed of community groups, individuals, policy-makers, health practitioners and academics sharing a concern for the diversity of health concerns faced by LGBTI people PRONTO 9416 2889 / http://pronto.org.au/ 175 Rose Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 PRONTO! is a new, fast, free and confidential rapid HIV testing site, for gay men and provided by those who know them best. Rainbow Health Victoria https://www.rainbowhealthvic.org.au/ Rainbow Health Victoria is a program that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) health and wellbeing through research and knowledge translation, training, resources, policy advice and service accreditation through the Rainbow Tick. The Centre Clinic https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/centre-clinic/ 9525 5866 A safe and friendly General Practice providing health care for LGBTI community members and people living with HIV. Thorne Harbour Health (formerly Victorian Aids Council), https://thorneharbour.org/ Provides care and support, treatment and care for people living with HIV, prevention education and counselling services

7 | P a g e Victorian Pride Centre https://pridecentre.org.au/ Provides health and wellbeing services, public education, professional training, social contact and other services Youth Substance Abuse Service http://www.ysas.org.au The YSAS Queer Youth Withdrawal supports LGBTI people aged 12-21 who are experiencing issues with alcohol or other drugs.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE Fitzroy Legal Service https://www.fitzroy-legal.org.au/ [email protected] The Fitzroy Legal Service (FLS) now offers a free specialist LGBTIQ legal advice service. To find out more, give them a call or visit their website. GayLawNet http://www.gaylawnet.com Providing news, general information and resources concerning laws affecting the LGBTI community and access to a gay or lesbian (or gay or lesbian-friendly) lawyer. JusticeConnect https://justiceconnect.org.au/ We connect people with legal help. We use the power of the law to open up the legal system for those locked out of it, and fight to change the system where it is broken. Justice Net Stage 2 Access https://www.justiceconnect.org.au/get-help/referral-service/stage-2-access-0 Help accessing lawyers who can assist you with an application to the Family Court for Stage 2 treatment for gender dysphoria (the use of testosterone or estrogen). State Coordinator, Victorian Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLOs), 9247 6944 or [email protected] Consider talking to a trained Victorian Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer Victoria Legal Aid 9269 0234 / http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/ Legal advice and representation.

ADDRESSING DISCRIMINATION Australian Human Rights Commission https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/lgbti/projects/lesbian-gay-bisexual- trans-and-intersex-equality Advice and help if you feel you have been discriminated against in employment for reasons relating to your sexuality or your human rights have been breached. Thorne Harbour Health (formerly Victorian Aids Council), https://thorneharbour.org/ Provides care and support, treatment and care for people living with HIV, prevention education and counselling services Victorian Equal Opportunity and Equal Rights Commission https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/get- help/contact-us/ Engages and influences law and policy makers, institutions, communities and individuals to protect and promote human rights in Victoria.

EMPLOYMENT & CAREER SUPPORT Diversity Council of Australia https://www.dca.org.au/about-dca Peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We provide research, events and programs, resources and expert advice. Gay and Lesbian Organisation of Business and Enterprise (GLOBE) https://www.globemelbourne.com.au Networking and social events as well as community forums. Out for Australia www.outforaustralia.org An organisation that seeks to support and mentor aspiring LGBTI professionals as they navigate their way through the early stages of their career Pinnacle Foundation http://www.thepinnaclefoundation.org Provides scholarships to LGBTI youth who are marginalised or disadvantaged. Pride Inclusion Programs https://www.prideinclusionprograms.com.au/ Employer support program for all aspects of LGBTI workplace inclusion. Publishers of the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).

8 | P a g e PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Breaking Down the Binary - for local government youth service providers, http://www.rainbownetwork.com.au/index.php/training Rainbow Network also offers all local government youth networks free access to an introductory training session designed to encourage participants to reflect on how inclusive their practice is of LGBTI young people. Family Planning Victoria Action Centre 9660 4700 https://www.fpv.org.au/ Training in sexual and reproductive health care and education for health and allied health professionals. Gay and Lesbian Health and Wellbeing http://www.glhv.org.au/training Training for individuals and organizations to improve service provision to LGBTI Victorians. Melbourne Sexual Health Centre https://www.mshc.org.au Support for community based health professionals via online resources and on-site education and training opportunities. Rainbow Health Victoria https://www.qip.com.au/standards/rainbow-tick-standards/ The Rainbow Tick - managed by Rainbow Health Victoria - is a national accreditation program for organisations that are committed to safe and inclusive practice for LGBTI people. Safe Schools Coalition - training for educators - State Government, http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/Pages/safe-schools-coalition.aspx?Redirect=1 A formal and public commitment that schools make to create an inclusive and safe environment for their school community, including for LGBTI students, families and teachers. Service Guidelines https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/Api/downloadmedia/%7B6DED03D5-D320-4C93-B56F- DE4E08109909%7D Service guidelines for gender sensitivity and safety Silver Rainbow https://www.lgbtihealth.org.au/silver_rainbow An LGBTI ageing and aged care group that provides training for aged care providers, resources, information and advocacy.

Zoe Belle Transgender Centre [email protected] https://zbgc.org.au/ Free training and consultation to foster inclusive service delivery to young trans and gender diverse clients, through.

ADVOCACY, RESEARCH & CO-ORDINATION Align Platform https://www.alignplatform.org/ Digital platform and programme which provides new research, insights from practice, and grants to increase our understanding of discriminatory gender norms Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council https://www.agmc.org.au Resources, activities, events and forums for LGBTI people of diverse cultures and faiths, and advocacy for their interests. Anti-Violence Project https://antiviolence.info/ Encouraging outcomes for violence and its impacts within and against the Victoria GLBTi community since 1997 Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations https://www.afao.org.au/ National peak body of HIV/AIDS sexual health orgs Australian Queer Archives https://alga.org.au/2020/4924 Collecting, Preserving and Celebrating our LGBTIQ+ Histories Australian Research Centre in Health, Sex and Society https://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs Social research in sexuality, health and the social dimensions of human relationships. ENLIVEN http://enliven.org.au/lgbti/project-overview Presides over a reference group to co-ordinate activities which address the needs of LGBTIQ individuals in the south-east metropolitan region Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria https://accesshc.org.au/resources/gay-lesbian-health-victoria-website/ An LGBTI health and wellbeing policy and resource unit at La Trobe University. LGBTI Health Australia https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/ Supporting healthy lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities throughout Australia and the world, free from stigma and discrimination.

9 | P a g e Living Positive Victoria https://livingpositivevictoria.org.au/ State’s peak body representing people living with HIV. National Association of People with HIV Australia https://napwha.org.au/ Advocacy, policy, representation outreach for people with HIV Proud to Play https://www.proud2play.org.au/ Proud 2 Play’s mission is to ensure all LGBTI+ people feel safe and confident to lead healthy and active lifestyles in inclusive environments. Rainbow Health Victoria http://www.rainbowfamilies.org.au/ Supports LGBTIQ health and wellbeing through research and knowledge translation, training, resources, policy advice and service accreditation. Telthon Kids https://www.telethonkids.org.au/ To improve the health, development and lives of children and young people through excellence in research. Transgender Victoria 9517 6613 / http://www.transgendervictoria.com Transgender Victoria is the leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy, training, and resource development in Victoria. We work to achieve justice, equity and inclusive service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends Victoria Pride Lobby http://vicpridelobby.org/ We work together with, and lobby on behalf of, the whole community to achieve social change. Victorian Government LGBTI Portfolio https://www.vic.gov.au/about-lgbtiq-portfolio Supported by a broad based LGBTIQ Taskforce and an Equality branch, in the Department of Premier and Cabinet. We're committed to removing discrimination from Victorian laws, services and society; and promoting inclusion. Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby 0417 484 438 / https://www.vglrl.org.au/ Fights for equality, social justice, human rights for the GLBTI community. Wear it Purple: https://www.wearitpurple.org/ We work with other organisations to promote inclusion of rainbow young people and support the effective delivery of Wear It Purple Day in Schools, Universities, Workplaces and the broader community. Youth Affairs Council of Victoria https://www.yacvic.org.au/home/tag/gender-and-sexuality Advocate for young people and represent the youth sector to uphold the rights of all young Victorians Zoe Belle Transgender Centre https://zbgc.org.au/about-us/ A a trans and gender diverse led advocacy organization, providing education, awareness, secondary consultation and advocacy

ARTS Australian Pride Network https://australianpridenetwork.com.au/lgbtiq-festivals/victoria/ Includes theatre, events, festivals, sport and recreation and community events Go West https://www.facebook.com/gowestpride Unites local organisations and artists supporting and representing the LGBTI communities in the western region of Melbourne Midsumma https://www.midsumma.org.au/ Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation, bringing together a diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, communities and audiences.

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