SERVICES AND SUPPORT For LGBTIQA+ carers and/or those caring for someone who is LGBTIQA+ ABORIGINAL AND Out & About (Switchboard) TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER Out & About is a peer service connecting Black Rainbow lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex (LGBTI) people across Victoria. We are a free Black Rainbow is Australia’s first and only community visitors program run specifically for national Aboriginal and Torres Strait LGBQTI older members of the LGBTI community. We suicide prevention national advocacy platform aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness by and national touchpoint. creating community connections and facilitating www.blackrainbow.org.au peer friendships. www.switchboard.org.au/out-about Sistergirls & Brotherboys Australia Closed facebook group for gender diverse Rainbow Connection Aboriginal Sistergirls and Brotherboys, family, Rainbow Connection is a new project aimed at friends and supporters. reducing social isolation among older members www.facebook.com/groups/sistergirls. of the LGBTI community. brotherboys Community Support volunteers can help in many ways, including visits to client homes, AGEING meal preparation, outings to see a movie or to Bent Twig Alliance have a coffee and a chat. LGBTI Elders and Allies Social group (with City Any person in the LGBTI community who is of Yarra). The BTA group meets fortnightly in aged 55 or over may apply for support from Collingwood. Rainbow Connection, whether they are living in their own home or an aged care facility. Enquiries: contact the City of Yarra Aged and Disability branch on 9205 5555, or for the For more information call (03) 9863 0426 or group’s contacts, call the Willowview Centre email [email protected] on 9205 5276. www.thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/ www.facebook.com/groups/327275498174519 community-support LGBTI Elders Dance Club DISABILITY A fabulous free monthly social event for Thorne Harbour HomeCare Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, and Intersex elders and allies. Learn Clients of the National Disability Insurance new dances, enjoy delicious catering and chat Scheme may apply to have home help services with fabulous people. No dance experience from the Thorne Harbour Home Care team. needed. All are welcome. The team specialises in LGBTI-focused disability support. www.allthequeensmen.net/projects/lgbti- elders-dance-club For more information call (03) 9863 0430 or email [email protected] www.thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/ community-support SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR LGBTIQA+ CARERS AND/OR THOSE CARING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS LGBTIQA+ 1 of 6 Pride Vic Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA) Community based organisation embracing ‘Closed’ Facebook group for people with gender diversity and equality for people with intersex variations, parents and family. disabilities from all communities, breaking www.facebook.com/groups/ down social and isolation barriers, regardless intersexhumanrightsaustralia of sexual orientation. Offer support co- ordination, outreach, social programs and skills Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA) development activities. (Previously OII Australia) www.pridevic.com.au National body promoting human rights and bodily autonomy for intersex people. Rainbow Rights Information, education and peer support by and Self-advocacy group run by and for people for people with intersex variations. with an intellectual disability in the LGBTIQA+ www.ihra.org.au community to support each other and to have their voices heard. National LGBTI Health Alliance www.voicestogether.com.au/self-advocates/ National peak health organisation and alliance find-group/vic/rainbow-rights-and-advocacy- of organisations and individuals that provide group health related programs, services and research focussed on lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender GENERAL SUPPORT and intersex people and other sexuality, gender and bodily diverse people and communities. Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Support Group Australia www.lgbtihealth.org.au Peer support, information and advocacy group Qlife 1800 184 527 for people affected by AIS and/or related intersex variations, and their families. Counselling and referral service for people of all ages who are LGBTIQ. Telephone and online www.aissga.org.au chat support available. Beyond Blue www.qlife.org.au Advocates for non-discriminating communities, Rainbow Network systems, policies and institutions, and runs various LGBTI specific services and groups. Use the Rainbow Network ‘Find a Group’ Information and resources, helpline and on-line feature to find a support group in your area. forums. They also run free training sessions. www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/ www.rainbownetwork.com.au lesbian-gay-bi-trans-and-intersex-lgbti-people Seahorse Victoria Family Planning Victoria Support and social group for the transgender Sexual and reproductive health care, education community. and advocacy for all Victorians. www.seahorsevic.com.au www.fpv.org.au Switchboard 1800 184 527 Peer-driven support services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities. www.switchboard.org.au SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR LGBTIQA+ CARERS AND/OR THOSE CARING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS LGBTIQA+ 2 of 6 The Shed: Support for Transmen HEALTH SERVICES A Melbourne based support group for trans Equinox masculine people, including people who are A peer led health and wellbeing service for the non-binary and those who are questioning or Trans and Gender Diverse community. exploring their gender. www.equinox.org.au www.ftmshed.com Monash Gender Clinic Touchbase Statewide service that provides individualised, Information, support & services about alcohol consumer centred care for trans, gender diverse and drugs, mental health and sexual health for and non-binary people, their families and partners. the LGBITIQ community. www.monashhealth.org/services/services-f-n/ www.touchbase.org.au gender-clinic Transgender Victoria Queerspace Aims to achieve justice and equity for trans Specialist mental health service providing or transgender people, their partners, families affordable and affirmative counselling and and friends. support for people in the LGBTIQ community. www.transgendervictoria.com www.queerspace.org.au Victoria Legal Aid The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Support service providing advice and Gender Service assistance, especially around LGBTI Aims to improve the physical and mental health discrimination. outcomes of children and adolescents who are www.legalaid.vic.gov.au trans or gender diverse, offering various services. www.rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/gender- Victorian Equal Opportunity service and Human Rights Commission Provide information and training on humans rights, equal opportunity and equality, workplace HOUSING AND JOBS laws against discrimination and other topics. Family Access Network www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au Family Access Network will provide support to young people who are homeless and those at With Respect 1800 542 847 risk of homelessness. They are Rainbow Tick Specialist LGBTIQ+ family violence support Accredited and have specific programs for service and capacity building for specialist LGBTI young people in finding employment. family violence services. www.fan.org.au www.withrespect.org.au Fitted for Work: Transgender Program Zoe Belle Gender Collective Fitted for Work welcomes all women (trans and Online service supporting the health and cis), including non-binary and gender non- wellbeing of Victoria’s sexuality and gender- conforming people and all those who identify diverse community, with information and as women, who have experienced disadvantage support. Includes a Q&A service for people and are seeking employment. seeking answers to their questions about www.fittedforwork.org sexuality and gender diversity. www.zbgc.org.au SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR LGBTIQA+ CARERS AND/OR THOSE CARING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS LGBTIQA+ 3 of 6 Gay Share Transcend Gay and Lesbian share accommodation and Provides parent/carer support, community flatmate service. connection, information, advocacy and www.gayshare.com.au fundraising for the families of transgender children in Australia. LGBTI Jobs www.transcendsupport.com.au Australia’s National LGBTI job board. Transfamily www.lgbtijobs.com.au Melbourne-based group for friends and families Queer Housing Melbourne! (Facebook group) supporting a trans and gender diverse person. Regularly run workshops and have guest speakers. A group for anyone looking for a queer housemate or a queer/queer-friendly house to www.facebook.com/transfamilysupportgroup post and check out housing notices. www.facebook.com/groups/197952926992620 REGIONAL AND RURAL Diversity Trans Housing Melbourne (Facebook group) Support and social group for LGBTI young Trans Housing Melbourne is a group for people people in and around the Shepparton area. seeking shared accommodation in Melbourne with trans or trans friendly people. The group www.facebook.com/diversitygroup can also be used to start a share house. GASP www.facebook.com/ groups/1448801052032092 Support and social group for LGBTI young people in and around the Geelong area. MULTICULTURAL www.gaspgeelong.net.au Australian LGBTIQ Multicultural Council Gateway Health Gender Service Peak body for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, For children, young people and their families intersex, queer individuals and community Support, information and referral for gender- groups of multicultural and multifaith questioning, tans and gender