LGBTIQA+ support and services
We are committed celebrating diversity and ensuring that Nillumbik is a safe and welcoming place for LGBTIQA+ community members.
We are looking to raise awareness of LGBTIQA+ issues and working towards eliminating discrimination and isolation experienced by LGBTIQA+ people.
Programs & Events for Young People
Rainbow Social Group
Nillumbik's monthly social group for LGBTIQA+ young people age 12-18.
www.nillumbikyouth.vic.gov.au/Programs/Rainbow-Group
Minus18
Run various in-person and online events for young people throughout the year, as well as hosting a directory of youth groups across the country.
www.minus18.org.au
Queerspace Youth
A peer-led program for LGBTIQA+ young people aged 16-25.
www.queerspace.org.au/our-services/queerspace-youth
Support & Health Services
Rainbow Door
Rainbow Door is a free specialist helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and family during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
Ph: 1800 729 367
Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au
www.rainbowdoor.org.au
Switchboard Victoria
Community based organisation providing peer based, volunteer run support service for LGBTIQA+ people, their friends, families and allies.
Ph: 1800 184 527
www.switchboard.org.au
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Gender Service
Physical health, mental health, and gender affirming care services for trans and gender diverse young people under 16.
Ph: 9345 5890
rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/gender-service/
Monash Gender Clinic
Specialist public health service for trans and gender diverse young people and adults 16 years old and over.
Ph: 9556 5216
www.monashhealth.org/services/gender-clinic/
Queerspace: Drummond Street Services
LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service. Services include, counselling, peer support and professional development.
Ph: 9663 6733
www.queerspace.org.au
Resources & Education
Minus18
Australia's dedicated LGBTIQA+ youth charity. Resources, education, information and training sessions.
www.minus18.org.au
Transgender Victoria
The peak body for trans and gender diverse people in Victoria. As well as running programs and events, they offer training and consulting as well as a free resource library.
www.tgv.org.au/resources
headspace
Resources and information for young people looking to understand more about sexuality & gender.
headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/navigating-life/sexuality-and-gender-1
Rainbow Health Australia
Offer training and resources on working with LGBTIQA+ people in a health and wellbeing setting.
rainbowhealthaustralia.org.au