Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual or allied
- 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)
- Transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression, or behaviour does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth. (American Psychological Association)
- Intersex is when someone is born with physical sex characteristics (like chromosomes, hormones or anatomy) that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female.
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live; tap to access.
GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
Kids Helpline 13-17 years:
Kids Helpline 18-25 years:
Nemours - Teens Health:
ReachOut:
- Gender identity -Sexuality resources and articles
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4 tips for navigating queer life in a regional, rural or remote town
Headspace:
Health Direct:
American Psychological Association:
Wikipedia: Transgender
Raising Children:
Intersex society of North America:
Minus 18:
AmericanProgress.org:
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:
Phone: 1800 184 527 3 pm - 9 pm
Webchat: Here
Website: Here
Minus18:
Intersex Peer Support Australia (IPSA):
- Website: Here
InterLink:
- Website: Here
- Resource Hub
- Youth & Teens Resources
Transcend Australia:
- Website: Here
- Resources: Young People
Acon:
- Community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders
- Trans People: We are here for you
- Intersex people: We are here for you
Australian Human Rights Commission: Know your rights: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer and asexual equality
Health Direct: LGBQIT+ Mental Health
Lists of support services by state:
Raising Children: LGBTIQ+ families: services, resources and links
ReachOut: LGBQTIA+ support services
Culturally diverse list:
ReachOut: Culturally diverse LGBTQIA+ support services and group
Rural:
ReachOut: The insider's guide to being LGBTQIA+ in rural and remote areas
NSW:
Twenty10: Twenty10 is an NSW-based service supporting LGBTIQA+ young people aged 12-25 across housing, counselling, and social support
- Website: Here
- Youth Services: Housing and Case Management
The Gender Centre Inc: Provides crisis and transitional accommodation, tenancy support, and advocacy.
- Website: Here
ACON: For community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders
- Website: Here
- TransHub: Digital Resource Hub
South Australia:
- The Rainbow Directory: The Rainbow Directory SA includes services, organisations, groups and activities that are for, or inclusive of, LGBTIQA+ communities.
- Trans Health SA: Health directory
- Shine SA: Gender Wellbeing service
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
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
Raising Children: LGBTIQ+ families: services, resources and links
pflag: Parents in pride. Supporting parents, guardians, carers and friends of the LGBTQIA+ community across Australia
pflag: Resources
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
LGBTQ Unc: If someone comes out to you
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
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne: Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines
Psychology Today: Why Is Transgender Identity on the Rise Among Teens?
American Psychological Association: Understanding transgender people, gender identity and gender expression
