Gender identity means how you experience your own gender. It may seem simple, but it is a lot more complex than you might think! (KHL)
See Gender Identity
GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
Kids Helpline: Gender identity
Kids Helpline: Sexual, gender and bodily diversity discrimination
Kids Helpline: Coming out and disclosure
Kids Health: Sexual attraction and orientation
Teens Health: Coming out (for teens)
ReachOut: The insider’s guide to being LGBTQIA+ in rural and remote areas
Head Space: What is gender identity?
Head Space: Understanding sexuality
Health Direct: LGBTIQ+ Mental Health
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
QLife 3 pm - Midnight 7 days: phone: 1800 184 527
webchat https://qlife.org.au/resources/chat
Raising Children: LGBTIQ+
ReachOut: LGBTQ+ support services
Culturally diverse list:
ReachOut: Culturally diverse support services
Rural:
ReachOut: LGBTIQ+ in rural areas
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Psych Forums: Sexuality forum
ReachOut: A safe place to chat anonymously
QLife: Webchat
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
PFlag: Parents in pride
LGBTQ Unc: If someone comes out to you
Young Scot: Supporting a Friend or Family Member Who Has Just Come out
Teen Vogue: The Dos and Don'ts of Helping a Friend Come Out
Youth Engaged Changed: Being an ally to LGBT people
