Same Sex Attracted and Transgender GLBTQI
EGG - Break out your shell in Banyule & Nillumbik !
EGG is a groovy social and support group for same sex attracted and transgender for same sex attracted, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young people aged 14 to 21 who live, work, study or play in Banyule or Nillumbik.
We have fun activities, discussions, creative projects, food and regular dinners, can help out with health, counselling and welfare issues and support doing your own projects too. We also offer volunteering opportunities and students placements for young people interested in LGBT issues and rights.
The project also offers schools sexuality & diversity training, consultancy, advice and leadership training for young people.
The group is FREE and we hang out on Monday's, so you can drop-in between 4.30pm to 6.30pm at a venue close to Eltham Station. New members very welcome.
For more information:
Text 'EGG' or Call on : 0439 812316 or call 9430 9100
Email: davidf@nchs.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Egg-Eltham/1061226351
Email: egg@nchs.org.au
Or drop-in at the Nillumbik Community Health Center and ask for EGG !
Minus18
Minus18 is the LARGEST Melbourne hangout for gay teens who want to have a sweet time and meet others just like them. We run dance parties, social events, workshops and tons more. The guys and girls who run Minus18 are young too, so we're totally cool! Check us out on facebook!
www.minus18.org.au
Y-GLAM
Y-Glam Performing Arts Project is a program of Merri Community Health Services in Coburg and is for young people aged 14 to 25 who are same sex attracted or transgender from anywhere around Melbourne. Check us out on facebook!
Ph: 9355 9933.
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (Victoria) Inc is a telephone-based counselling, information and referral service based in Melbourne, Australia. Switchboard's service is free, anonymous, and confidential.
Counsellors are available daily:
Mon - Thurs 6-10pm
Wed 2-10pm
Fri, Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 6-9pm
Ph: 9663 2939
www.switchboard.org.au
Sex Etc
A web site by teens, for teens! With answers to those tricky questions you're not sure about.
www.sexetc.org
Reach Out
Reach Out is an excellent referral for young people to find out more about 'being gay'. Includes Factsheets on Coming Out and Sexuality.
www.reachout.com.au
Gay Share - Melbourne
Gay share is a quick and easy way for Lesbian & Gay people in Melbourne to find gay friendly homes and flatmates.
www.gayshare.com.au
Joy 94.9
Joy FM is Australia's first Gay & lesbian radio station. It is an intimate, available and immediate way for you to link instantly to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and Intersex (GLBTI) community.
Ph: 1300 JOY 949
SMS: 0427 JOY 949
Email: onair@joy.org.au
www.joy.org.au
'Rainbow Juice'@SYN Radio 90.7
SYN is a youth-run media organisation that provides training and broadcast opportunities for young Australians. SYN offers young people aged 12-25 the skills and platforms to be creators, not consumers, of media. SYN Radio broadcasts on 90.7 FM in Melbourne and streams live right here. Our television programs screen on Channel 31 Melbourne & Geelong.
Rainbow Juice is SYN's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender show, covering issues which affect the youth GLBT community. It runs 3-4 pm on Sundays.
ALSO
The ALSO Foundation (Alternative Life Styles Organisation)
The ALSO foundation provide Information, Service referrals, Education and Advocacy
Ph: 9660 3900/ 9660 3910
Fax: 9660 3950
Email: also@also.org.au
www.also.org.au
TransGender Victoria
TGV is dedicated to achieving justice & equity for people experiencing gender identity issues, their partners, families and friends. Information and support and advocacy provided.
Ph: 9517 6613
www.transgendervictoria.com
SSAFE
(Same-Sex Attracted Friendly Environments)
This is a website operated by Family Planning Victoria that provides a regularly updated list of same sex attracted youth services around the state. Also provides resources on law, health and information for parents/carers of same-sex attracted young people. If you are being bullied because of your sexuality, you can talk to a Family Planning Victoria counsellor.
Ph: 03 9660 4700 or freecall 1800 013 952
http://www.ssafeschools.org.au/for-young-people/
The Action Centre
Family Planning Victoria sexual and reproductive health service for young people under 25.
Level 1
94 Elizabeth St,
Melbourne
Ph 9660 4700 or freecall 1800013952
PFLAG
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is available to support, resources and information to families and friends of all gay people.
www.pflagvictoria.org.au
email: pflagvic@yahoo.com.au
Ph: 9660 3960
Young and Gay Group /Victorian Aids Council/Gay Men's Health Centre
Youth support, Sexual Health Promotion, HIV services and counselling
6 Claremont St
South Yarra
Mon-Thurs: 9am - 9pm
Fri: 9am-5pm
www.vicaids.asn.au
Ph: 9865 6700 or freecall 1800 134 840
Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council
Providing resources, activities, events, and forums for GLBTIQ people of diverse cultures and faiths. We also represent their interests and concerns in the wider society, including in the GLBTIQ community, and to government, health and media bodies.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 342
Carlton South VIC 3053
www.agmc.org.au
Y Gender
Y Gender is a vibrant new social group for trans, gender-queer, and gender questioning young people and friends. Y Gender runs social events and has monthly meetings to organise projects. This group is based in Melbourne, Australia.
www.ygender.com
Zoe Belle Gender Centre
Currently being established, Zoe Belle Gender Centre will be a centre to support and improve the health and wellbeing of Victoria's sex and gender diverse population. The ZBGC's website contains information and resources for anyone who is interested in the health and well-being of sex and gender diverse people (that is, transgender, transsexual and other gender diverse people) in Victoria and beyond.
www.gendercentre.com
Bit Bent? Buddiesbit Bent? Youth Group
Bit Bent? A group for young people 10-24yrs who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or questioning their sexuality. Join us for fun, discussions, and outings. Meets every 2nd Wed. Organised by Darebin Council & Anglicare Family Services
Darebin Youth Resource Centre
Ph: 9496 1020
Same Sex Attracted Youth (SSAY) website
Website is for same sex attracted and transgender young people, your friends and families and for people who work with you in schools and in the community. The website is the initiative of researchers at The Australian Research Centre in Sex Health and Society (ARCSHS), at La Trobe University.
Ph: 92855382
www.latrobe.edu.au/ssay/contact.html
ssay@latrobe.edu.au
DoCLIST
The DocLIST is an online list of doctors recommended by lesbian/bi women, run by the Australian Lesbian Medical Association (ALMA).
To find out more or to recommend a doctor, go to
www.doclist.com.au
Safe School Coalition
Safe Schools Coalition Victoria (SSCV) is a coalition of schools and individuals dedicated to creating safer educational environments where same sex attracted and gender questioning young people are supported, where every family can belong, where every teacher can teach and every student can learn. SSCV provides training, resources and consultancy for every school in Victoria to support sexual diversity and gender diversity, and thereby enhance school performance. We will do this through membership, training, resources & consultancy.
www.safeschoolscoalitionvictoria.org.au
West Heidelberg Community Legal service
The West Heidelberg Community Legal Service run a free weekly GLBTIQ legal service as an adjunct to its free generalist practice. Clients will need to be the holder of a current health care card, pension card, or youth. The service will be staffed by one gay lawyer and one lesbian lawyer. There will be two concurrent appointments of half hour duration beginning at 3.00pm and running until 4.30pm making a total of eight appointments per week.
Ph : 9450-2002
Fax: 9458.1067
Mobile: 0448 177 721
NEW GLBTIQ DISABILTY SUPPORT SERVICE (including young people)
HACC (Councils) & ISP individual service planning funding for services - contact clients case managers, dept of human services etc
Enquires : contact@glbtdisabilitysupportservices.com.au
Phone : 0420 581 493
www.glbtdisabilitysupportservices.com.au
ALSORTS
The Alsorts project is a statewide youth homelessness support initiative for same
sex attracted, transgender and/or intersex (SSATI) young people aged 15-25. If you or someone you know is in need of accommodation, is aged 15-25 and
identifies as SSATI, please contact us.
Ph: 9890 2673
Email: fan@fan.org.au
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