SAFE in the South West Project (Warrnambool, Hamilton & Portland)
Barwon
SAFE in the South West is strengthening the capacity of the Great South Coast region of Victoria in supporting, and celebrating LGBTIQA+ people across the south west.
The project supports LGBTIQA+ people:
- Advocate for and promote LGBTIQA+ inclusion and celebration across the region
- Creating visible safe places for our LGBTIQA+ community via our Safe and Welcome Place initiative and Pride Events
- Gender Affirmation support for TGDNB community and their families/carers
- Facilitating safe spaces where diverse people and their peers can meet regularly- offering social support and ability to increase peer networks in a fun and inclusive environment.
Yumcha ‘a little bit of everything’ Diversity Youth Groups:
Yumcha Warrnambool – 3:30 – 5pm Monday (fortnightly)
Social diversity group for LGBTIQA+ young people and their friends (12-17). This is a place where we can come together in a safe and welcome place.
Supported by Brophy/headspace Youth Peer Facilitators.
Visit Brophy's LGBTIQA+ Programs page for more information.
Yumcha Hamilton - Social group for LGBTIQA+ young people and their friends (12-25) located in and around Hamilton.
Supported by Brophy, headspace and Southern Grampians Shire.
Visit YUMCHA Hamilton for more information.
Yumcha Portland - Social diversity group for LGBTIQA+ young people and their friends (12-25). This is a place where we can come together in a safe and welcome place.
Supported by Glenelg Shire Youth Services.
Visit Glenelg Youth Services for more information.
How to be involved:
No formal referral or appointment needed to access SAFE in the South West activities.
Contact via website, social media (see below) or phone/visit our SAFE in the South West Team. Phone: 55618888
Keep informed:
FUNDED BY – Healthy Equal Youth [HEY] Grants + Partners
Warrnambool, Hamilton and Portland
