Support and Counseling
Long Reach For Out
Reach (PFLAG
Brisbane ’s Rural and Regional information and support project – to
be launched November 2006)
A
comprehensive and vital information and resource package developed by eminent
community volunteer group Brisbane
Parents and Friends Of Lesbians And Gays . Eight items, including
straightforward booklets, an audio CD of true stories told by local parents and
friends and a lovely poster, all combine as an ideal queer-positive resource
pack for everyone from other parents, family and friends to a range of workers
in all areas of community support, education and health.
Gay and Lesbian Welfare
Association
"GLWA"
Phone 3017 1717 (or outside local
www.glwa.org.au
PFLAG (Parents, families & Friends of
Lesbians And Gays)
"Parents,
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is here for you. We hope to
help you understand your loved one's sexuality or gender identity and its
meaning to you and your relationship. Our members are parents, families and
friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) people. We most
likely have been through much of what you are now feeling. We understand."
The
local chapter has a burgeoning social atmosphere and is anchored by Shelley
Argent through her part time work at Qld Association for Healthy Communities.
Shelley has been a regular and inspiring guest on Queer Radio. She marched with
husband Don in the huge PFLAG entry as part of the 2006 Sydney Gay &
Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade (having previously marched with gay son James and his
partner Michael).
Contact: Shelley Argent from
Just a reminder that
you can reach the PFLAG
www.pflagbrisbane.org.au/ (local
http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/community/lgbti/
Open Doors (
Open Doors supports young people
who are exploring, questioning or identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender between 12 -18 and their families. Open Doors is a holistic,
innovative and dynamic service which works with young people in creative,
accessible and culturally appropriate ways to enhance participation and
connection to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender cultures and other
communities. We work within the greater Brisbane area with young people who are
homeless or experiencing difficulties at home or feeling isolated and confused
along with their family members and support networks. Open Doors will also work
with service providers and communities to raise awareness and understanding of
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender young people’s issues, needs and
experiences.
www.opendoors.net.au Phone: 3257 7660 email: opendoors@opendoors.net.au
2QT 2B STR8 (
2QT2BSTR8 is a
support and information program that has a strong focus on being social and being
fun. The program is run on a weekday evening for two hours each week and it’s a
great way of meeting other young people in the
Young people who are interested in finding out
more about 2QT2BSTR8 can call on (07) 3208 8199, SMS
on 0403 587 708 or email 2qt2bstr8@yfs.org.au
Toehold (Brisbane
Young
mens’ support group for those 26 and under. Discussion groups, workshops,
social events. Contact QAHC during business hours on 3017 1777.
Email info@QAHC.org.au
Australian Bisexual Network
Based in Brisbane – support,
information, fortnightly social meetings etc. For information call
07 38572500.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~ausbinet/
Queensland
The
Queensland Positive
People (QPP)
Australian Transgender Support Association
Brisbane
based support and information: “experiences of a
diverse range of individuals and is not meant to be a comprehensive or strict guide as to how
you should live your life or what you should do. Rather, we have aimed to
design a site that can be used as a reference point by you and, most
importantly, let you know that there are people out there who understand and
share your journeys.”
http://www.atsaq.com
FTM Australia (female
to male transgender)
A
voluntary non-profit peer support and educational network for people who were
born female who are now living as male. Based in Sydney, the network extends
Australia-wide with representatives in six of the eight states and territories.
FTM Australia is also available to provide education and support to
professional bodies, employers, services, the public and the media.
Agender:
Peer
support and referrals. Group meetings in Brisbane once a month on a Saturday.
Kathy
Noble
Ph: (07) 3286 9155 Email: fnoble@powerup.com.au
Intersex - AIS Support Group Australia Inc.
“The Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) Support Group
Australia Inc… is a peer support, information and advocacy group for people affected
by AIS and/or related intersex conditions, and their families. We support
members (both in Australia and overseas) that have any grade of Androgen
Insensitivity Syndrome, and support any issues relevant to living with
AIS. These issues include infertility, disclosure, hormone therapy,
gender identity, surgical intervention of children with intersex conditions,
sexual intimacy etc.”
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~aissg/index.htm
Open Doors LGBT Education Network
The Open Doors Education Network provides an opportunity for
teachers and other school based workers to join together in a safe and
confidential way to share information and support. The network aims to identify
common concerns, highlight issues and explore responses. They meet
approximately every 6 weeks.
Contact Pauline Coffey, Sector Development Worker for Open Doors by email: pauline@opendoors.net.au or by
phone: (07) 32577660
http://www.opendoors.net.au/education_network.cfm
Defence Gay &
Lesbian Information Service
DEFGLIS
is an organisation of Regular, Reserve and Civilian members of the Australian
Defence Organisation (ADO) who are gay, lesbian or bisexual (GLB) and allies.
DEFGLIS is a website providing information on; gay, lesbian, bi-sexual,
intersex and transgender issues for members, divisional staff and management
staff of the
www.icbm.com.au/DEFGLIS/draft/
QuIVAA (Qld Intravenous AIDS Association)
Comprehensive peer and professional
support for injecting drug users in relation to HIV and other health matters.
Ph: 3252 5390
Blind and Gay
Two
true short stories "Being Blind and Gay" and "Living with
Someone who is Blind and Gay" (as part of the LGBT penpal site www.chanton.com)
www.chanton.com/blindandgay.html
Blind & Queer Discussion Group On-Line
Local
woman Amanda Tink has started an on-line blind and queer discussion
group. To subscribe send an email to ausblindqueer-request@braille.uwo.ca and include the word
"subscribe" in the subject line.
This Collective is
open to all Queer students and those questioning compulsory heterosexuality.
The QSC initiates political campaigns, social events and workshops. Safe meeting/relaxation space “The Carden Room” in the Student Union
Building at St Lucia.
http://www.uqunion.uq.edu.au/queer/collective
University of Queensland – “ALLY Program” (UQ Equity
Office)
What is an Ally? An Ally provides a ‘safe zone' for lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT/I) students and staff. An official Ally will display an
‘Ally' sign in their work area. Their visible presence assists in combating
heterosexism and homophobia. Lots of Ally members are on the St Lucia Campus,
with several also at Ipswich and Gatton Campuses.
http://www.uq.edu.au/equity/?id=18629
QUT Queer Collective (Qld University of Technology)
http://www.guildonline.net/page.asp?name=StudentServices_Queer
University of Southern Queensland Support Group
USQ
GLBT social group for students/staff and local GLBT youth. Also if anyone is
interested in becoming a mentor to the club please
email Andrew Clatworthy USQ Plus President at usqplus@hotmail.com or phone 0403 755
761.
http://www.studentguild.com.au/club_homepage.asp?clubid=4760.
Kids Help Line
A
National 24 Hour Telephone Counseling Service for Children and
Young People in Australia. Phone 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
Relationships Australia
Professional
counseling services for all couples, including same sex couples. Choice of
gay/lesbian or "straight" counselors.
http://www.relationships.com.au/utilities/contact.asp#qld
An
information, networking & support list for lesbians and gay men undertaking
parenting in the
http://www.coollist.com/group.cgi?id=rainbow_parents
Lifeline
Youth
counselling line.
Michele Lindsay
A queer counselor offering face-to-face counselling at the Brisbane
Holistic Health Centre, Level 1, 199 Elizabeth St Brisbane
(Mon & Wed 4 - 9pm, Sat 9am -
6pm and Sun 10am - 6pm)
Email
michele@holistic.com.au
Ph:
0439 157 422
