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ACON
ACON is a New South Wales based health promotion organisation specialising in HIV prevention, HIV support and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) health.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provide information and support in relation to anxiety, depression, and suicide. Talk through your concerns with the Beyond Blue trained mental health professionals or join the online forums. Beyond Blue also provides LGBTIQ-specific support, including resources such as “Families Like Mine,” a guide for parents and families of LGBTIQ+ young people who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.
Gender Help for Parents
A national website created by Australian parents who have struggled to find information about services and support for issues around their children’s gender identity.
headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young people’s’ wellbeing. There are various headspace centres in Australia that run LGBTIQ youth support groups and activities. The eheadspace online and telephone service can provide further information and support.
Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Minus18
Australia’s largest youth-led network providing support, workshops, and resources for LGBTIQ youth.
PFLAG Australia
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a non-profit, voluntary organisation whose members have a common goal of keeping families together. PFLAG provides help, support and information to families, friends of all LGBTIQ+ people.
PFLAG NSW
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a non-profit, voluntary organisation whose members have a common goal of keeping families together. PFLAG provides help, support and information to families, friends of all LGBTIQ+ people.
QLife
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. The QLife family includes hundreds of highly experienced LGBTIQ+ staff and volunteers Australia-wide. If you’re looking to connect with someone to explore what’s going on in your life, we’re here to take your call or webchat.
Rainbow Families NSW
Rainbow Families is a volunteer led organisation, providing a network of support to children and families within the NSW LGBTIQ community. We are an inclusive, welcoming and supportive group and we encourage current LGBTIQ parents or those thinking about parenting to join us as a member or volunteer.