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 LGBTQIA
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
Teen Health: Coming out
Head Space: Gender identity and mental health
HeadSpace: Understanding sexuality
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
Lists of support services by state:
Raising Children: Support services
ReachOut: Support services
Culturally diverse list:
ReachOut: Culturally diverse support services
Rural:
ReachOut: LGBTQI+ rural
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Psych Forum: Sexuality forum
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
My USF: Supporting Gender Identity: A Beginner’s Guide for Friends, Family, and University Staff
NCFTE: Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally
Spencer Health: How can I be a supportive friend or family member to someone exploring their gender identity?
Lawson Psychology: Supporting someone who is questioning their gender identity
