LGBTIQA+ support and services directory
There are a range of support services available to our LGBTIQA+ community.
Service directory
Use this directory to find local, state and Australia-wide support services.
| Organisation |
Overview |
| Family Access Network |
Family Access Network (FAN) provides therapeutic support for young people in Melbourne’s outer eastern region who are recovering from experiences of family violence. |
| InterAction |
InterAction for Health and Human Rights is the leading national body by and for people with innate variations of sex characteristics. InterAction bring together Intersex Peer Support Australia and Intersex Human Rights Australia under a new brand. |
| Justice Q |
Specialist legal service run for and by LGBTQIA+ people and provides a range of legal services to the LGBTQIA+ community in the south-east region. |
| Lifeline |
A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. |
| Midsumma |
Midsumma is Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation, bringing together a diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, communities and audiences. |
| Minus18 |
Australia’s organisation for LGBTIQA+ youth. They address homophobia and transphobia through events, support, training and campaigns. |
| Out and About (Switchboard Victoria) |
Free volunteer visiting service for older LGBTI+ people across Victoria which aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness through creating peer friendships and community connections. |
| Q-Life (Switchboard Victoria) |
A community-based not-for-profit organisation that provides a peer-based, volunteer-run support service for LGBTIQA+ people and their friends, families and allies. Also includes a LGBTIQA+ community visitors program for older people. |
| Q+ Law |
Safe and affirming legal help for LGBTIQA+SB people in Victoria. |
| Queerspace |
An LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service, by LGBTIQ+ communities for LGBTIQ+ communities. Queerspace has a focus on relationships, families, parenting and young people. |
| Rainbow Door (Switchboard Victoria) |
Free specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and family. |
| Rainbow Network |
A listing of LGBTIQA+ groups for young people throughout Victoria. |
| Thorne Harbour Health (THH) |
Thorne Harbour Health (formerly Victorian Aids Council) leads the fight against HIV/AIDS by providing care and support for people living with HIV, health promotion, and advocacy. THH aims to improve health outcomes for the entire LGBTIQA+ community by providing health promotion, support, and services. |
| Victorian Pride Centre |
Australia's first purpose-built centre for LGBTIQA+ communities. The Victorian Pride Centre has an extensive resource directory for services that cover Melbourne, Victoria and Australia wide. |
| 13 Yarn |
A 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people funded by the Australian Government with the support of Lifeline and developed in collaboration with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. It is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is LGBTIQA+ friendly. |
Local community groups
Use this directory to find out about local LGBTIQA+ community groups. Email LGBTI@stonnington.vic.gov.au to request a listing for a local community group.
| Organisation |
Overview |
| Glamourheads (Swimming) |
A supportive, safe and welcoming environment for all members of the LGBTIQA+ community to participate in swimming for fun, fitness, competition, community and overall wellbeing.
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| Melbourne Chargers (Rugby) |
The Melbourne Chargers are Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ inclusive rugby club. Established in 2009, our goal is to build an inclusive rugby community where everyone can play in a safe and supportive environment. Training located at Orrong Romanis Reserve. |
| Melbourne Rainbow Band |
A community/non-profit concert band providing an opportunity for musicians to develop their musical abilities in an environment free of prejudice and discrimination, and to promote the LGBTQIA+ community to the wider population.
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| Melbourne Spectres (Basketball) |
Melbourne Spectres is a part of a larger group that includes teams in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Geelong, Perth and Sydney. Together, we are Spectres Australia Pride Basketball, Australia's premier social and competitive LGBTQIA+ inclusive basketball, formed in 2001. Use Prahran High School courts for training. |
| Rainbow Community Angels |
A grassroots community-led safety initiative based in Naarm/Melbourne in Victoria. |
| The Thorne Birds |
The Thorne Birds (formerly called Greet-U-There) is a welcoming and inclusive space for older, LGBTIQA+ people and their carers and family to socialise and connect.
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LGBTIQA+ resources
Use this directory to find LGBTIQA+ resources for businesses, community groups and allies.
| Organisation |
Overview |
| GLBTIQ Multicultural Directory |
Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council has a directory of GLBTIQ multicultural groups and other resources. |
| Guideline: LGBTIQA+ inclusive workplaces |
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
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| Inclusive workplaces |
The Victorian Department of Education provide Information on legislation and policies and inclusion strategies. |
| LGBTIQA+ Ally Guide |
The Victorian government has developed a tip sheet to help support people to be better allies to the LGBTIQA+ community. |
| LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Language Guide |
This LGBTIQA+ language guide explains how to use language respectfully and inclusively when working with and referring to LGBTIQA+ people.
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| LGBTIQA+ posters |
The Victorian Department of Health provides a range of LGBTIQA+ inclusive posters that can be edited with your logo and printed and displayed. |
| LGBTIQA+ workforce inclusion plans |
The Victorian Government provides practical tips and ideas on how to create a more inclusive workplace. |
| Minus 18 |
Minus 18 has a directory of LGBTIQA+ resources and research. |
| Proud2Play Resource Hub |
Proud2Play has a range of resources for sports clubs to help foster LGBTIQA+ inclusion and acceptance, including posters, tip sheets and templates.
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| Rainbow Ready roadmap – Community groups |
This LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice Guide is for community groups to become more LGBTIQA+ inclusive and sustainable. Community groups may include social, support, youth and sporting groups.
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Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion in Sport
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This guide from Minus18 is aimed at sporting clubs, organisations and staff, specifically regarding complying with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. It can also help individuals and players understand their rights.
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| Transgender Victoria |
Transgender Victoria has a directory of resources and research.
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