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Australian Marriage Equality(AME) is a national organisation working for equal marriage rights for all Australians regardless of their gender or sexuality. Currently there is an online submission you can fill out to support the Senate Inquiry into the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009. Here is an opportunity to let the government know our thoughts about the need for equality for same sex couples
ALSO Foundation
Provides leadership and support for Victoria's gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender communities to help them to grow and develop.
Contact: Switchboard Phone (03)9660 3900
Coming Out Australia:A community focused organisation that provides information, resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people about "Coming Out".
Contact:contact@comingout.com.au
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard
Switchboard provides free and confidential telephone counselling, referral and information service by trained lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender volunteers between 6-10pm every night and between 2-10pm on Wednesdays.
For information on volunteering membership or donations call the office on (03) 9663 2939.
Email:admin@switchboard.org.au
Contact: Phone: (03) 9663 2939 or 1800 184 527
Gay & Lesbian of Co-parent Kids
A support group for gay and lesbian people who have had children through a heterosexual relationship,
partners of gay and lesbian people with children and children of gays and lesbians.
Contact:contact@glockids.org
Gay Family Support
To give gay family support to parents of gay children. Helping parents and family members cope with their loved ones sexuality.
Contact: Debbie gayfamilysupport@gmail.com
GV Pride Inc, Shepparton
THE Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Ally (GLBTIQA) social group located in Shepparton/Goulburn Valley/North-East Victorian region - friends/family of the GLBTIQA community most welcome too! Monthly social events and fortnightly coffee night. Join today!
Email:gvpride@hotmail.com
Contact: Damien 0418 511 562 or Lou Vickers-Willis- 0400 179 424
Geelong Adolescent Sexuality Project
GASP is a social and support service for young people in the Geelong area who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning their sexuality. GASP offers a whole range of resources and activities to support young people, schools, services and proffesionals working with young people who are same sex attracted.
Contact: Jami Jones Phone: 5272 4977 jjones@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Hares and Hyenas Queer Bookshop
Hares & Hyenas is Melbourne's queer bookshop and recently moved to 63 Johnston St. Fitzroy. The Hares & Hyenas website is a secure online bookshop.
Contact: . Phone: (613) 94956589
Melbourne Rainbow Band
The Melbourne Rainbow Band provides an opportunity for musicians of all ages, sexualities and walks of life to develop their musical ability in an environment free of prejudice and discrimination and to promote the gay and lesbian community to the wider population.Contact:Email:info@mrb.org.au
Mildura Gay and Lesbian Support Group
The group is comprised of gay men, lesbians, family and friends of all ages who wish to support others living in the Sunraysia area. Meetings take place the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. Email Rose for location. A formal meeting which may include guest speakers, is often followed by a casual social chat.
Contact:Info@GayMildura.com or Phone Rose on 0428359266
Minus 18
Minus18 was established in 1998 to provide a safe space for the same sex attracted youth of Melbourne to meet new people and have fun, whilst also providing a safe way for them to explore the gay 'scene' in a drug and alcohol free environment. Minus18 dance parties have grown to an event which is unique throughout the world attracting in excess of 250 patrons each event. In addition Minus18 has become involved in the greater gay community of Melbourne giving this oft-forgotten segment of the community a voice.
Contact:Call or SMS us on 0400 9MINUS (0400 964 687) or (03) 9827 1622
Email: info@minus18.org.au
Multi-lingual Information
A summary of general information regarding acceptance and coming out is provided by PFLAG Brisbane in a number of languages. If you need information in another language for your family members you may find it here.
Out Video
Visit our new store at 108 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda (between St Kilda Junction & Alma Rd - on the left outbound). Huge range of gay & lesbian movies to rent and buy. Mail and phone orders welcome.
Contact: Phone: (03) 9525 3669 E-mail:in@out.com.au
PFLAG Shepparton - Meets at UnitingCare - Cutting Edge, 136 Maude Street, Shepparton at 7.30pm on 1st Monday of each month. Contact: Glenys - 0409 626 647 Email:pflagshepparton@ucce.org.au
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Rainbow Families
The Rainbow Families Council is a volunteer community organisation that aims to ensure equality for rainbow families (parents, partners and prospective parents who identify as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex, and their children). They invite you to get informed, get support and get active!
Contact Mandy Contact Us
Rainbow Network for Schools pageThe information on this page is designed to support you in challenging homophobia and transphobia in schools, and to help make a whole-school approach to supporting sexual diversity a reality in Victoria. Has many links that would be useful for teachers in schools.
Young and Gay:
Young and Gay is a coming out workshop for guys aged 18 to 26. It gives young guys a chance to connect with other young guys, to build their social network, share their coming out experience, learn about relationship and sex, and an opportunity to find out more about the gay scene and of course having fun along the way. For more information e-mail youthproject@vicaids.asn.au
Shout Schools Out
An Internet resource for teachers, educators and parents. Education for: * Promoting human rights and equality for all * Celebrating multiculturalism and acknowledging diversity * Challenging homophobia & bullying * Encouraging a safe environment for teachers and students * Encouraging provision of good policy and practice
Contact:Based in Melbourne, Victoria Australia Email:shoutschoolsout@hotmail.com
The Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby
The Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby represents gay and lesbian interests and works co-operatively and constructively within the political framework and the community at large.
Contact: Phone: 0417 484 438 Email: info@vglrl.org.au
Think B4 You Speak
This campaign aims to raise awareness about the prevalence and consequences of anti-LGBT bias and behavior among youth. Has videos and posters that may be used to raise awareness of the hurtful consequences of saying things such as, 'That's so gay!'
Young Bucks
Young Bucks is Melbourne's premier gay social group, offering: * Meetings every second Thursday * Regular social get-together's * Phone contact lists * No membership fees If you: * Are aged 16-35 and enjoy having fun away from the 'scene' * Want to make new and interesting friends * Like interesting discussions and the chance to talk, listen and learn * Enjoy dining out, crazy parties, a busy social calendar and more
Contact: Phone: Nick - 0409 853 353 or Tim - 0409 219 597
E-mail: info@youngbucks.info
Victorian Aids Council
Provides confidential counselling to individuals, couples or groups. For people affected by HIV/AIDS and the GLBTI community at 6 Claremont Street Sth Yarra. Duty worker is available 2-4pm weekdays. Sliding scale fee.
Contact:Email:enquiries@vicaids.asn.au Phone: (03) 9865 6700 or 1800 134840 Fax: (03) 9826 2700 Fax (03) 9826 2700
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