Professional Support
Family Access Network – Homeless Support Services
FAN Homeless Support Services is a state-wide youth homelessness supportive initiative specifically for LGBTIQ young people from 15-25. For more information phone 9890 2673 (Mon – Fri, 9 – 5pm). Self-referral or worker referral OK. Contact person name – Clinton (every second Friday off). cmcdonald@fan.org.au
Justice Connect
Justice Connect is an independent, not-for-profit organisation with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. It is committed to delivering access to justice by providing pro bono (for free) legal services to people experiencing disadvantage and the community organisations that support them. Justice Connect provides legal help for stage 2 treatment access for TGDNB people.
Q+Law
Q+Law provides a free state-wide safe entry point to accessing legal assistance for all individuals who identify as part of LGBTIQA+ communities. Individuals identifying as LGBTIQA+ can contact our service for initial advice, information or referral. Our service is available over the phone, online or in person. Located at the Victorian Pride Centre we outreach with our partners at Queerspace and Your Community Health.
Thorne Harbour Health
Through a range of projects, Thorne Harbour Health delivers community-led and culturally appropriate services that improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTI people living throughout Victoria. The organisation is built on a historical foundation of peer-to-peer and professional expertise in services and programs delivered by staff and volunteers and in partnership with other organisations.
Victorian Police LGBTIQ+ Liaison Officers (LLOs)
The LLOs provide a contact point for LGBTI community members and offer advice, assistance and recommendations to Victoria Police on the policing needs of LGBTI people. There are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Liaison Officers located at various police stations throughout Victoria. By calling a LLO, victims can discuss the incident then work out the most suitable process for the matter to be reported.
Rainbow WISE employment program
An inclusive program for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Rainbow WISE is specifically designed for the LGBTQIA+ community, promoting awareness and understanding in the employment space. When joining Rainbow WISE, you will work one-on-one with a dedicated Case Manager who will work with you to identify your goals and career priorities, helping you overcome any barriers on your preferred pathway to success. They will assist you in building positive change through community connections, support services and resources.