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Transcend Australia

Transcend Australia is charity that provides support and information for parents and carers who have trans, gender diverse or non binary children.

Transgender Victoria

TGV is Victoria’s leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy. We work to achieve justice, equity and inclusive service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends.

Zoe Belle Gender Collective

Zoe Belle Gender Collective (ZBGC) is a trans and gender diverse led advocacy organisation based in Victoria.

TransFamily

TransFamily is a Peer Support Group for parents, siblings, extended family and /or friends of a trans person.

Transfamily

Transfamily is a peer support group for family, partners, friends and loved ones of trans and gender diverse (TGD) people.
The group acknowledges and respects the personal decisions of TGD people and provides peer support and guidance to others who want to learn how best to support the TGD people in their lives.

Trans 101

BEING TRANS, GENDER IDENTITY, AND WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT

Y Gender

Ygender is a support and advocacy group for trans/gender diverse young people, run entirely by trans/gender diverse young people.

headspace Bendigo Diversity Program

headspace Bendigo has a dedicated LGBTIQA+ diversity worker who runs activities and events, educating and raising awareness in the community, at schools and other agencies and organisations in Bendigo. The LBGTIQA+ diversity worker also facilitates two support groups for LGBTIQA+ young people.

Switchboard

Switchboard Victoria provides a peer-driven support services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and gender divers, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families,
allies and communities

Your Community Health

We aim to provide gender affirmative health care services.

Trans and Gender Diverse Youth Inclusive Practice

A full day introductory training about working with trans and gender diverse young people presented by Zoe Belle Gender Collective.

Transforming Families Website

Parents of young people questioning their gender identity, or who identify as gender diverse, now have access to evidence-based resources to help support their child’s mental wellbeing, thanks to the Transforming Families website.

Parenting Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Teens

An 8 week program designed to support you to parent your trans and gender diverse child with confidence and understanding.

queerspace, drummond street services

queerspace is an LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service established in 2009 by LGBTIQ+ communities for LGBTIQ+ communities. queerspace has a focus on relationships, families, parenting and young people and offers co-located services across Victoria.

Rainbow Eagles (Latrobe University Bendigo)

Rainbow Eagles is a student led club under the Bendigo Student Association, that is supported by the counselling service.

Trans and Gender Diverse Youth Inclusive Practice - 102

The second of a two part online training, this 102 session provides an in-depth understanding of the experiences of young trans and gender diverse people in different contexts. Presented by Zoe Bell Gender Collective.

Trans and Gender Diverse Youth Inclusive Practice - 101

The first of a two part online training, this 101 session provides an in-depth understanding of the experiences of young trans and gender diverse people and inclusive practice principals and initiatives. Presented by Zoe Bell Gender Collective.

Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines For Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents

The Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines (ASOCTG) aim to maximise quality care provision to trans and gender diverse children and adolescents across Australia, whilst recognising the unique circumstances of providing such care to this population.

International Day for People with Disability

We want a world where people with disability - of all genders and sexualities - are welcome and respected everywhere they live, work and learn. A recently released report shines light on the experiences of LGBTQA+ people with disability and/or long term health conditions.

National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Mental Health Suicide Prevention Strategy

National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Mental Health Suicide Prevention Strategy

Guidelines for Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion in Sport

These updated guidelines will help to ensure all our Associations, Leagues and Clubs across Victoria know how they can take action to prevent discrimination of trans and gender diverse people both on and off the court.

Trans Online GP Module

This module - the first in Australia - is designed for general practitioners, practice nurses and medical students to become familiar with and sensitive to the diverse terminology, experiences, health issues, standards, and referral pathways with respect to trans, gender diverse, and non-binary (TGDNB) clients.

Transcend - A Guide for Parents

This resource is designed to give you, the parent or carer of a trans, gender
diverse or non-binary (TGDNB) child some tips on how to support and be an
advocate for your child at school to ensure they can participate fully in their
education and their school community.

Transcend - A Guide for Schools

A resource for schools about how to make your school a safe and inclusive environment for a trans, gender diverse, or non binary (TGDNB) student and how you can support them to affirm their gender. This document provides guidance on how you can best support this student and their family.

Transcend - Student Support Plan

A practical plan to assist you in supporting a trans, gender diverse or non-binary (TDGNB) young person with affirming their gender at school.

Transgender and Gender Diverse Inclusive Care Guide - for hospital based health care professionals

This inclusive-care guide has been prepared by the Zoe Belle Gender Collective and the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Acceptance Melbourne

We are an open and affirming community in Melbourne, Australia that supports Catholics who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer.

Affirmation Station

Melbourne's trans-led community hub supporting you on your gender journey.

Aleph Melbourne (LGBTIQ+ & JEWISH)

Aleph Melbourne is a social, support and advocacy group for same-sex attracted, trans and gender diverse, and intersex people (and allies) who have a Jewish heritage, living in Melbourne, Australia

Alphabet Crew

The group provides a space where you can be yourself, meet great people, hear from guest speakers and get involved in community activities that celebrate diversity!

Alphabet Soup Mildura

Alphabet Soup is a fortnightly discussion/activity/social and support group for young people aged 12-25 who are LGBTIQA.

Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council

The Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council (AGMC) is the national peak body for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer individuals and community groups of multicultural and multifaith backgrounds.

Bliss

BLISS is a fun and creative group for transgender, gender diverse and non-binary children to connect with other children like them.

Diversity Project Greater Shepparton

The Diversity Project aims to create a safer, more inclusive, and healthier community for young people (aged up to 25yrs) in the City of Greater Shepparton (& beyond) who identify as LGBTIQA+.

Emerge, Knox City

Emerge is a fortnightly support group for people aged 18-25 years who may identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, gender diverse or questioning.

Family Access Network

We provide transitional housing for young people aged 15-25 who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. We have three properties specifically for LGBTIQA+ young people. These properties are available to anyone residing in Victoria.

FAN Talking with Pride

Talking with Pride is an art therapy support group for LGBTIQ+ young people aged 15-25 who have experienced family violence.

GASP

The GASP project is Geelong’s safe and inclusive space for young people aged between 12-25. GASP provides a range of services and support to ensure that the strength and diversity of LGBTIQA+ young people are valued, celebrated and affirmed in the Geelong region.

Gateway Health Gender Service

The Gender Service provides a family-centred multidisciplinary approach to assessment and support for trans, gender diverse and non-binary children aged 3 to 17, and their families.

(in)visible

(in)visible is a community driven peer-led program developed by and for young queer, trans and intersex people of colour (QTIPOC - pronounced cutie-poc) from culturally and spiritually diverse backgrounds, aged 16-25 years through regular workshops and events, promoting building positive peer relationships.

Living Faith Church

Living Faith Church (LFC) is an inclusive and accepting multi-denominational church (Uniting Church and Church of Christ) in Greensborough.

MCC Melbourne

Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Melbourne is a caring and diverse Christian faith community, providing a safe space for all, but with a specific outreach to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning individuals and their allies

Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) is Victoria’s leading clinic for the testing and treatment of sexually transmissible infections.

Northside Clinic

Northside Clinic is dedicated and committed to providing respectful and inclusive healthcare to our community. Northside Clinic is an independent and private general practice owned by local, experienced GPs in Melbourne’s inner north suburb of Fitzroy North.

Queer Book Group, Maribyrnong Library Service

Designed by the Queer community for the Queer community, come along to the Queer Book Group to read and discuss books by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual and queer voices.

Queer Crafternoon Sunshine

Rainbow Connections, Mornington Peninsula

Rainbow Connections is a support group for trans, non binary and gender diverse children and young people and their families in the Mornington Peninsula area..

The group meets every second Thursday from 5:30 -7:30 in a safe and supportive environment.

Rainbow Valley

Rainbow Valley is open to young people (aged 12-25) who live, work, study or hang out in Moonee Valley and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-diverse, intersex, non-binary and queer (LGBTIQA+) or are questioning, curious or exploring their gender identity, sexual orientation and/or attractions.

Safe in the South West & YUMCHA Diversity Group

The Safe in the South West program is strengthening the capacity of South West Victorian community in supporting young people who identify same-sex attracted, sex and gender diverse.

The Rainbow Program

This program aims to build a positive supportive network for young people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and those supporting them in the Whittlesea City Council area.

The Space

The Space is a social support group for young people aged 12-25 years who identify as LBGTIQA+ or an ally.
We hang out, share stories and support one another.

Trans Wellbeing Parent’s Program

Unite Alliance, Dandenong

Unite Alliance is an Action group that aims to tackle homophobia, Transphobia and discrimination through education, awareness campaigns and projects.

Uniting Network Australia

Uniting Network Australia is the national network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people, our families, friends and supporters within the Uniting Church in Australia.

VincentCare Victoria / Housing Service

VincentCare is a specialist housing and homelessness service that supports people who are homeless, at risk of being homeless or experiencing a housing crisis. VincentCare Victoria welcomes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse or intersex.

Way Out Macedon Ranges

WayOut promotes the rights, mental health and wellbeing of same sex attracted, intersex, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse (LGBTIQA+) young people and families in rural Victoria, predominantly in the Macedon Ranges.

7th National Survey of Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health 2021

The National Survey of Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH) is a periodic survey of sexual health among school-aged young people in Australia. In this report, we present findings from the seventh iteration.

Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council Directory

AGMC is a peak body for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer individuals and community groups of multicultural and multifaith backgrounds.

Beyond a Rainbow Sticker

Clear Expectations Guidelines

Guidelines for institutions, galleries and curators working with trans, non-binary and gender diverse artists.

‘Counting us in’ MYAN report on the settlement experiences of LGBTQI+ refugee & asylum seeker young adults

This study sought to gain a better understanding of the settlement experiences of Lesbian,Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and other identities (LGBTQI+) refugee and asylum seeker young adults (18-30) living in Australia, situated within the broader context of their lives post-migration.

From Blues to Rainbows

From Blues to Rainbows report -The mental health and well-being of gender diverse
and transgender young people in Australia

Gender Help for Parents

This website has been created by Australian parents who have struggled to find information about services and support for issues around their children’s gender identity.

Government Support for LGBTIQ Victorians Facing Hardship During COVID-19

We are currently living under Stage 4 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and Stage 3 restrictions in regional Victoria. The state government has made financial and mental health support available for LGBTIQ people seeking help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Guideline: Trans and gender diverse inclusion in sport

This guideline is aimed at sporting clubs, organisations and staff. It can also help individuals and players understand their rights.

Rainbow Resource for Victorian Councils

The Rainbow Resource is intended to provide guidance to councils looking to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse and intersex (LGBTIQ) inclusion in their local communities. It showcases several examples of creative, innovative and imaginative work being undertaken by local councils.

LGBTQA+ Suicide Prevention Guidelines

Suicide prevention in LGBTQA+ young people: Best practice guidelines for clinical and community service providers.

Parents of Gender Diverse Children

Private Lives 3 National Report

The Private Lives 3 survey provides vital information to better understand and support the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ people in Australia.

Stand Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia & Queerphobia: poster

Stand Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia & Queerphobia with this striking poster!

Guide to supporting a student to affirm or transition gender identity at school.

Guide to supporting a student to affirm or transition gender identity at school.

Supporting the Families of LGBTIQ+ young people- A Rainbow Network guide

A Rainbow Network guide to supporting the Families of LGBTIQ+ young people-