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1 fact sheets Help services Need help with sexuality stuff like whether you re gay, or what to do if you re facing rejection, abuse or violence because of your sexuality? There s a national service as well as state / territory based services with volunteers who ve had personal experience or training in dealing with this stuff. Find services in the Australian Capital Territory, in New South Wales, in the Northern Territory, in Queensland, in South Australia, in Tasmania, in Victoria, or in Western Australia. Don t do it alone You don t have to figure out your sexuality or how to deal with rough situations on your own. If you want help figuring out stuff to do with being gay, lesbian, same sex attracted or whatever s on your mind, there are people in every State and Territory who are available to talk to. If you need help now please call Kids Helpline or Lifeline on , both of which provide trained counsellors that you can talk to 24/7. They are available to talk about whatever is going on, and are trained to help you figure out what to do. If you experience threats or violence, report it to the police on National Services Anyone looking to talk to someone about sexuality or gender, who is outside the local call area of State / Territory capital cities, can call the below number/website to get connected with their local sexuality & gender support service. 7pm 10pm (local time) You might need this if... You re not sure about sexual feelings You ve been rejected or harassed You feel alone or isolated You (or someone you know) could do with talking to someone about it Australian Capital Territory Aids Action Council The Aids Action Council in the ACT provides face to face counselling and access to social groups in the ACT for people of diverse sexuality and gender. 9am 5pm, Monday Friday Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW (Available to people in the ACT). The Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW (GLCS) is

2 a volunteer based community service providing free, anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referral services and support groups for gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgender persons (GLBT) and people in related communities throughout New South Wales (NSW) on sexuality and life issues. 5:30pm 10:30pm, 7 days p/wk Metro: Regional NSW & ACT: admin@glcsnsw.org.au New South Wales Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW The Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW (GLCS) is a volunteer based community service providing free, anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referral services and support groups for gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgender persons (GLBT) and people in related communities throughout New South Wales (NSW) on sexuality and life issues. Take action... Learn more about sexuality Learn about being gay or same sex attracted Find out how to stop bullying 5:30pm 10:30pm, 7 days p/wk Metro: Regional NSW & ACT: admin@glcsnsw.org.au Twenty10 Twenty10 provides a range of support services and social spaces for people of diverse gender and sexuality in NSW, who are under 26yrs. young people Northern Territory Northern Territory Aids & Hepatitis Council The NTAHC is the main point of contact for people in the Northern Territory who have questions about sexuality or gender, and can put you in contact with local services that provide support info@ntahc.org.au Queensland Gay & Lesbian Welfare Association The Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association or GLWA is a non profit organisation with a focus on the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex or LGBTI communities through operation of the Gay Line and Lesbian line,

3 peer telephone counselling service. 7pm 10pm, 7 days p/wk (07) Freecall: QAHC (Queensland Association for Healthy Communities) QAHC is a non profit organisation that provide support services, information and counselling and gender diverse people in Queensland Open Doors Youth Service Open Doors is a drop in centre and support service for young people who identify as sex, gender, or sexuality diverse. As well as support services, they have a range of peers support programs and social events providing a safe space for young people in Queensland. (07) opendoors@opendoors.net.au South Australia Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service (SA) GLCS(SA) provides information, counselling and referrals on sexuality and sexual health for people in South Australia. 7pm 10pm, 7 days p/wk glcs@glcssa.org.au Bfriend Bfriend provide phone, and fact to face support for sexuality and gender diverse people. They also have a structured mentorship program. bfriend@ucwesleyadelaide.org.au Tasmania Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Anonymous, free telephone counselling, information and referrals for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex communities of Victoria and Tasmania. Mon Thurs, 6 10pm (Wed 2 10pm) Fri, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays, 6 9pm

4 Regional Victoria & Tasmania: Working It Out Tasmania s gender and sexuality support and education service. They provide direct support including free and confidential counselling, support groups, education programs and work place training. WIO North: north@workingitout.org.au WIO Northwest: northwest@workingitout.org.au WIO South: south@workingitout.org.au Victoria Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Anonymous, free telephone counselling, information and referrals for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex communities of Victoria and Tasmania. Mon Thurs, 6 10pm (Wed 2 10pm) Fri, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays, 6 9pm Regional Victoria & Tasmania: admin@switchboard.org.au Minus 18 Minus 18 is a social support network for same sex attracted teenagers in Victoria. They run a number of social events and get togethers where you can meet other people who are just like you, and access a support network of peers. Western Australia Gay & Lesbian Community Services (WA) The GLCS Telephone Counselling and Information Line is available to anyone to talk about sexuality and gender, no matter what they identify as. Their phone counsellors can also refer you to gender and sexuality friendly doctors, psychologists, counsellors or lawyers, and other community groups that you might wish to connect with. They also run community workshops and inclusivity training. Weeknights 7pm to 10pm (Metro) or (Country Callers) services/counselling information line/

5 The Freedom Centre Freedom Centre provides safe social spaces, peer support, information and referral for young gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer and questioning young people, under 26. (08)

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