Resources

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…

A place for Aboriginal Culture, Country & Community.

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…