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This page is dedicated to providing valuable resources and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Here, you will find information on a wide range of topics related to gender and sexual diversity, as well as links to supportive organisations and educational materials.
If you would like to access counselling, click the image to be directed to the Queerspace Expression of Interest Form.
Services:
Services:
Counselling: Individual, Relationship & Family
Case management, Advocacy & Support
Peer Support: Groups & Seminars
Queerspace provides none to low cost confidential counselling services to support LGBTQIA+ communities and their families.
How Queerspace can support you:
How Queerspace can support you:
Feelings of anxiety and depression
Sexuality and gender questioning
Difficulties in school
Trauma relating to current or past bullying
Family seperation, strains or enstrangements
Bullying
A peer-led program for Queer, Trans, Intersex, Gender Diverse or questioning people aged 16-25 years old.
Runs support groups and events every week!
Follow QueerSpace Youth on Instagram to find out more!
Connects young queer and trans people aged 16-25 years old from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds through community workshops and events.
Follow (In)visible on Instagram to find out more!
Switchboard provides anonymous, free telephone counselling, information and referrals for the LGBTQIA+ communities of Victoria.
QLife: call 1800 184 527 or chat online (between 3pm-12am)
For more information, click the image to be directed to Switchboard's website.
MWSC Student Wellbeing:
MWSC Student Wellbeing:
If you need support or just someone to talk to, reach out to MWSC Wellbeing Team.
Our sessions are confidential! We can also connect you with specialised LGBTQIA+ support services if needed.
LGBTQIA+ Support services:
LGBTQIA+ Support services:
"Gender, sex and sexuality are all pretty complicated concepts – and definitely not as black and white as some people might think".
Click the image to be directed to additional services and information about diversity!
Tips for coming out:
Tips for coming out:
There is no rush
Find support if you can
Test the waters to see how someone will react
Write it out
Come out in a way that you want!
Patience
Back up plan (just in case)
Click the image to be directed to Minus18's article on tips for coming out!
Minus 18 Youth Organisation:
Safe spaces and events for LGBTQIA+ youth to connect with others who share similar experiences.
Offers online resources including articles, guides and personal stories.
Runs compaigns to increase visibility and support for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Ways to raise awareness at MWSC:
Ways to raise awareness at MWSC:
May 17th:
May 17th:
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism & Transphobia.
Last Friday in August:
Last Friday in August:
Raises awareness about the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth and promotes inclusivity and support.
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