LGBTQIA+

Read, watch and listen to the inspirational stories of everyday LGBTQIA+ Australians. Hear about their experiences with mental health, how they got support, and what they do to stay well.

Creating connections, visibility and inclusion through social, educational and advocacy
support for the LGBTQIA+ community on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Dayenu exists to support the needs of Jewish gays, lesbians, bi-sexuals, trangender and intersex people as well as their friends, family, partners and other supporters. They provide outreach through education, information, resources, social activities and other events.

Our mission is to support people who are attracted to more than one gender and enhance the understanding, acceptance, inclusion and celebration of bisexuality and pansexuality.

For stacks of information about asexuality and all things related. Includes links to connect with community.

Check out the WorldPride website. It is jam packed with events, information, support and advice, tickets etc.

PROUD BEACHES – For all the exciting WorldPride events in our Northern Beaches area.

For parents and carers. Being a parent, grandparent, or primary carer of a LGBTQIA+ young person can be wonderful and enriching, but can also seem overwhelming and confusing at times too.

This webinar will provide you with information that can make a difference to the young person in your life.

Reliable information about sex, relationships, consent, STIs, where to get free condoms and more. Blog, forum, ask a nurse a question etc….

LGBTQIA+ resources and guides for students, parents and teachers.

We are proud to bring you TransHub, a digital information and resource platform for all trans and gender diverse people in NSW, our loved ones, allies and health providers.

This section of TransHub takes a broad look at how we might legally affirm our gender such as updating our legal identity, living trans on different visas as well as understanding our rights and knowing what to do, and where to go to seek justice, interacting with the criminal justice system and accessing superannuation.

Many sexuality and gender diverse people use alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and most do so in a way that does not cause harm, however some in our communities do experience harms and may benefit from accessing specific information and support.

We’re here to help sexuality and gender diverse people take control of their sexual health by providing information, workshops, a range of support services and distributing hundreds of thousands of condoms every year throughout NSW.

Supporting healthy lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities throughout Australia and the world, free from stigma and discrimination.

We are a national charity by and for people with innate variations of sex characteristics. We promote human rights, health and bodily autonomy. Our goals are to help create a society where intersex people are not stigmatised, and where our rights are recognised.

Intersex Peer Support Australia is an intersex peer support, information and advocacy group for people born with variations in sex characteristics and their families.

Pride in Law is the peak national representative body of the Australian LGBTIQ+ legal profession. We represent the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and trans, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ+) and allies in the legal profession on state, national and international issues. Pride in Law is a non-political law association. We are an essential resource for all legal professionals seeking to embrace their LGBTIQ+ community.

We provide educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young LGBTIQ+ Australians to realise their full potential and overcome challenges arising from their identity.

We foster belonging and empower trans and gender diverse people across Australia through online spaces, events, advocacy and resources.

PFLAG is a non-profit voluntary organisation whose members have a common goal of keeping families together. PFLAG is here to give help, support and information to families and friends of all gay people. We endeavour to build a more inclusive safer place for all gender-diverse communities.

For parent allies of trans kids who are cool enough to have TikTok 😉

James Brechney “Breko” was captain of Barrenjoey High in the early 2000’s. He founded the viral rainbow chalking movement, DIY rainbow in 2013. From there he catapulted into the limelight, being elected onto the board of the Sydney Mardi Gras and asked to work with the United Nations body UNESCO on an anti-bullying and anti-homophobia project across Thailand.

CHANGING THE LIVES OF LGBTQIA+ YOUTH IN AUSTRALIA
We’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. Training, school workshops, events, resources…

The LGBTIQ inclusive language guide explains how to use language respectfully and inclusively when working with and referring to LGBTIQ people. By using inclusive language, we demonstrate respect in both our workplaces and in developing and delivering policies, programs and services for everyone.

Nevo Zisin, 25, is non-binary and an author and educator on transgender identity. Their mum, Sharon Swiatlo, 63, is an English teacher turned Melbourne tour guide. Despite rock-bottom times, their relationship endures.

Sydney Queer Muslims is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing social support, education and resources to individuals and families in NSW. The organisation is made up from a diverse range of volunteers, all united by the same faith. We aspire to support and advocate for people of diverse sexualities , genders and intersex status to reconcile their sexual identity with their faith.

Services and support for the trans and gender diverse community. Accommodation, case management, education and training, counselling, mental health and resources.

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. QLife services are FREE and include both telephone and webchat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country. Our services are for LGBTI individuals, their friends and families, and health professionals in Australia.

Victorian based peer support network for supporters and workers with LGBTQIA+ youth. Tons of resources that are useful to anyone.

Parents of Gender Diverse Children is here to provide peer support to parents and those parenting trans and gender diverse children. We know that parents who are well supported are better able to support their children. We believe that no matter your age – you will always be someone’s child – so we do not impose any age restrictions on the families that we support.

LGBTQIA+ all the acronyms explained here…

Deadly Story is a cultural information website being developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. Click here for deadly LGBTQIA+ resources.

Anna Cristina is a parent from The Autistic Realm Australia and talks about her own experience of being an autistic parent of a transgender child. She says the link between gender diversity and autism is strong.

Ever wondered what this was while driving along Pittwater Rd in Collaroy? Click here to read about their care, advocacy and support in the LGBTQIA+ space on the Northern Beaches.

For resources, training, phone support, webchat, posters and flyers, workshops, counselling, case management and much more…

Zoe has come out a number of times for a number of different reasons, and they have some advice for parents whose children give them the gift of vulnerability, and honesty. They join Mia now to talk about it…

Learn about what discrimination is, how the law protects you, and what your rights are if you experience discrimination. If you’ve experienced discrimination in New South Wales, you can lodge a complaint with us. Our services are free.

PRISM Inclusivity Training is a one-day practical workshop. PRISM helps you explore how better practice principles can make a difference for you, your organisation, service or school when working with LGBTIQA+ people, including young people.

BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation was established as a collective response to the identified need for a strengthened visibility of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+ community.

Black Rainbow is a national volunteer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTIA+SB social enterprise in the pursuit of positive health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, Sistergirl and Brotherboys (LGBQTIA+SB).