Resources for LGBTIQASB+ people and their allies
Looking for LGBTIQASB+ support or information? We've got you covered.
The term LGBTIQASB+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual/aromantic, sistergirl and brotherboy, with the plus sign acknowledging other identities in the community.
Whether you identify as a person in the LGBTIQASB+ community or are an ally wanting to get informed, we've put together a small collection of helpful supports and resources both locally and nationally.
Services
LGBTIQASB+ Counselling Support
At NTAHC, there is a small counselling practice established, specifically aimed at clients from the LGBTQIA community as well as NTAHC’s target populations.
Peer support groups are also being run in partnership with other community organisations. Reach out to NTAHC for more information about these groups.
LGBTIQA+ Clinic
Northside Health Clinic run a monthly LGBTIQA+ service, provided by a small team of visiting GPs from interstate who have a high level of expertise in gender-affirming care and all other aspects of LGBTIQA+ health.
Chat to the team about any thoughts or questions that you might have about gender and other LGBTIQASB+ related topics.
Counselling support for young people
headspace provides 'no wrong door' advice and support for young people aged 12 to 25. headspace services located in Darwin, Palmerston and Alice Springs.
Additional information and online support also available through eheadspace and qheadspace.
Phone and webchat counselling support
A counselling support service for LGBTIQA+ people, provided by LGBTIQA+ people.
Contact from people who may not be LGBTIQ+ but who want to talk about someone else they care about is also welcome.
Open nationally between 3pm and 12am AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne timezone).
Ph: 1800 184 527
Finding LGBTIQASB+ supports in remote communities can be challenging. If you're wanting support, have a yarn with someone that you trust to help you find that support. This could be a close friend or family member, or the Aboriginal Health Worker or Social and Emotional Wellbeing worker at the health centre.
Resources and Information
List of Services
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Beyond BlueList Item 3
Recognising the unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ individuals, Beyond Blue provide comprehensive resources and support to foster well-being and inclusivity.
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An organisation committed to creating an Australia where all LGBTIQA+ young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them. The website also has resources and articles written by young people with lived experiences relating to different LGBTIQA+ topics.
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ReachOut is a safe place where young people can openly express themselves, get a deeper understanding and perspective on what’s happening in their lives, connect with people who will provide judgement-free support, and build the resilience to manage their challenges now and in the future.
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R U OK?
Everyone goes through tough times in life when we need support and our LGBTIQ+ friends sometimes have to deal with added challenges. An R U OK? conversation can make a difference when someone is struggling and you don’t have to be an expert to show you genuinely care.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+ People
Between 2017 and 2020, several national surveys of LGBTQA+ people across Australia were conducted by the Telethon Kids Institute (now the Kids Research Institute) and by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society.
Each of these studies heard from some LGBTQA+ people who were also Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. To highlight their specific and unique experiences, this project sought to draw together the responses from these LGBTQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and present them in a series of factsheets
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For organisations
The national peak body for LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people.
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Quality In Practice - Rainbow Tick
For organisations
Formally commit to being a safe and inclusive health or community service organisation for your LGBTIQA+ consumers and staff.
If you know of additional services or networks operating in your location that should be part of this collection, please let us know by completing our online feedback form.
