Helpful Links
Below you will find a list of useful links for LGBTIQ, Family Support Services & also Multicultural Assistance.
LGBTIQ
Information about HIV and safe sex for gay, bi-sexual and trans men
Doctors and mental health professionals
as recommended by lesbian and bisexual women in Australia
www.doclist.com.au
Relationships Australia
Family Planning Victoria
Drummond Street Services
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria
Bi-Alliance Victoria
Prahran Mission Uniting Care
Beyond Blue
Family violence info for LGBTIQ community
from the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria
www.dvrcv.org.au
(03) 9486 9866 (Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm)
Rainbow Network
Local government, advocacy
www.rainbownetwork.com.au
Northside Clinic in Victoria
General and sexual health for LGBTIQ community and has a good list of links on their resources page
www.northsideclinic.net.au
Parents of Gender diverse Children
Safe Steps (formerly Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service)
For information and referral to safe accommodation
1800 015 188 Free Call (24 hours)
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (Victoria)
Counselling, information and referrals.
www.switchboard.org.au
admin@switchboard.org.au
(03) 9663 2939 Free Call
1800 184 527 (VIC & TAS)
Mon-Thurs 6-10pm | Wed 2-10pm | Fri-Sun & public holidays 6-9pm,
VAC: Family and relationship violence service for the LGBTI community
Contact intake worker Mon- Fri 9am to 5pm
vac.org.au
03 9865 6700 Free Call
1800 134 840 Free Call
VAC also runs the ReVisioning Men’s Behaviour Change Program that offers a group-based program to same sex and same gender attracted men who use violence.
Referrals into ReVisioning can also be made via email:
revisioning@vac.org.au
Centres Against Sexual Assault
Counselling and support if you have been sexually assaulted
casa.org.au
03 9635 3610
03 9349 2466 After Hours
1800 806 292 Free Call
InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
Support for women in their own language
Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm
intouch.asn.au
admin@intouch.asn.au
03 9413 6500
1800 755 988 Free Call
Kara House Lesbian Domestic Violence Outreach Service
Support and assistance for women
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
1800 900 520
karahouse@infoxchange.net.au
Victorian Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLOs)
Consider talking to a specially trained Victorian Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer.
GLLOs are specially trained and are sensitive to GLBTI issues.
03 9247 5346
melbourne.gllo@police.vic.gov.au
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV)
Information on same-sex relationships and abuse and contacts for local support services
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
dvrcv.org.au
dvrcv@dvrcv.org.au
03 9486 9866
Bendigo Community Health
Family Support Services
Relationships Australia
Family Planning Victoria
Drummond Street Services
Prahran Mission Uniting Care
Parents of Gender diverse Children
Beyond Blue
Multicultural Assistance:
InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
Support for women in their own language
Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm
www.intouch.asn.au
admin@intouch.asn.au
03 9413 6500
1800 755 988 Free Call
Safe Steps
(formerly Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service)
For information and referral to safe accommodation.
1800 015 188 (24 Hours)