LGBTIQA+ youth support
LGBTIQA+ Services
If you're a young LGBTIQA+ person, it can be hard to know where to go for information and support.
Here’s a list of key support services that may be helpful to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, gender diverse, trans, brother-boy, sister-girl, non-binary, intersex, queer and questioning young people in our community.
If you need support now
If something is worrying you or you're in a bad place, we want you to know you don't have to face it alone.
There is always someone ready to help you out. There are plenty of services for people in the LGBTIQA+ community if you need to talk to someone who really gets what's going on for you.
If you need help right now, get support from one of these services.
HERE LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention hub
HERE is an online LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention digital hub.
It connects people of diverse genders and sexualities and their loved ones to mental health care, support and resources.
For support, visit their website.
QLife
QLife provides phone and webchat-based support for the LGBTIQA+ community.
This service is available from 3 pm to midnight seven days a week.
Phone: 1800 184 527
Webchat: www.qlife.org.au
Rainbow Door
Rainbow Door is a support and referral service for the LGBTIQA+ community.
It links people to services that best meet their needs.
Support is available via phone, text or email from 10 am to 5 pm seven days a week.
Phone: 1800 729 367
Text: 0480 017 246
Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au
Website: www.rainbowdoor.org.au
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, confidential 24/7 online and telephone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
For support, visit their website or call them on 1800 551 800.
Social spaces and advocacy
Minus18 is a social connection space for LGBTIQA+ young people. They're leading change, building social inclusion and advocating for an Australia where all young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them.
To learn more, visit the Minus18 website.
Health and sexual health services
If you're looking for safe, inclusive, supportive and LGTBIQA+ aware youth health services, please try one of the following options.
DPV Health
DPV Health is a not-for-profit organisation that offers exceptional health care services to people of all ages.
They're an inclusive organisation that celebrates the diversity of all people within our communities.
DPV are Rainbow Tick accredited which means their health services are inclusive, safe and friendly for LGBTIQA+ service users and staff.
For more information, head to the DPV Health website.
The Northside Clinic
The Northside Clinic is a General Practice owned and staffed by a number of GPs with years of experience working in Melbourne’s inner north.
The clinic is open to all, but has a particular focus on Sexual Health, as well as providing quality medical care in a safe and friendly environment for the LGBTQIA+ and HIV positive communities in Melbourne’s north.
The clinic provides comprehensive testing for and management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV, as well as a full range of General Practice and Allied Health services that are LGBTQIA+ friendly and accessible.
Phone: 03 9485 7700
Website: www.northsideclinic.net.au/
Sexual Health Victoria (SVH)
Formerly known as Family Planning Victoria, SVH operates sexual health clinics.
They also offer training, information and advocacy.
For more information about the services available and to book an appointment, head to their website.
Thorne Harbour Health
Thorne Harbour Health provide a broad range of services with a focus on general health care as well as specialist HIV and sexual health services, and wellbeing support for the LGBTIQA+ community.
Services also include the Equinox Gender Diverse Health Service. This service provides health care for transgender and gender diverse people across Victoria.
For more information, visit their website.
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Doctors and nurses provide sexual health services, such as testing and counselling. All services are free and confidential.
Address: 580 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC 3053
Phone: 03 9341 6200
Website: www.mshc.org.au
Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service
RCH’s gender service aims to improve the health and mental health of trans and gender diverse children and young people.
The service accepts GP referrals for children up to 16 years old from across Victoria.
For more information on this service, head to the gender service page on their website.