Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Tip sheet: Inclusive responses to LGBTQIA+ people experiencing family violence
Victoria Police LGBTQIA+ Liaison Officer – Service in the Spotlight Webinar
LGBTQIA+ Glossary of Common TermsUnderstanding and using the language/terminology associated with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and other sexually or gender diverse (LGBTIQA+)1 people helps to ensure that services and organisations are inclusive and respectful.
Rainbow Mob postersVACCHO has developed a series of posters and resources for ACCOs and other services to promote inclusion for LGBTQIASB+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their organisation.
Transfemme: Responding to the objectification, fetishisation and sexual exploitation of trans women and trans feminine people by cisgender menA practitioner guide on responding to the objectification, fetishisation and sexual exploitation of trans women and trans feminine people by cisgender men.
The Gender Centre– They are committed to developing and providing services and activities, which enhance the ability of transgender, gender diverse and gender exploring people make informed choices. NSW based but resources are relevant and can be downloaded.
The Rainbow Door-Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, BrotherBoys, SisterGirls) helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and family. Through advice, referral and support from an experienced LGBTIQA+ peer, Rainbow Door will help LGBTIQA+ people navigate the system to access the supports needed.
South-East Monash Legal Service (Justice Q) Is a new specialist legal service run for and by LGBTQIA+ people. The team includes experienced lawyers and community development workers operating to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and access to justice. Free and confidential legal assistance is available to LGBTQIA+ people in the south-east with in-person and telephone appointments at our offices in Springvale and Narre Warren.
Video- This Is Prevention: Trans women & Transfeminine people | Zoe Belle Gender Collective
Video- Preventing Violence Against LGBTIQA+ People with Disabilities | Women with Disabilities Victoria
TGV- Victoria’s leading body for transgender, gender diverse and non-binary (TGD) people. They are tans-led, working for, by anf with trans communities to achieve better social, economic and health outcomes. They offer peer and social groups, affirmation services and a range of education programs.
Victoria Police and LGBTIAQ+ community news
Pride in Prevention Program Guide A guide to programming for primary prevention of family violence experienced by LGBTIQ+ communities.
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Power and Control Wheel for LGBTQIA+ Relationships – LGBT_Wheel.pdf (loveisrespect.org)
Resources – Intersex Human Rights Australia
Queerability: Toolkit to access NDIS New South Wales’ leading HIV and LGBTQ+ health organisation.
The Gender Centre– They are committed to developing and providing services and activities, which enhance the ability of transgender, gender diverse and gender exploring people make informed choices. NSW based but resources are relevant and can be downloaded.
The Rainbow Door-Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, BrotherBoys, SisterGirls) helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and family. Through advice, referral and support from an experienced LGBTIQA+ peer, Rainbow Door will help LGBTIQA+ people navigate the system to access the supports needed.
South-East Monash Legal Service (Justice Q) Is a new specialist legal service run for and by LGBTQIA+ people. The team includes experienced lawyers and community development workers operating to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and access to justice. Free and confidential legal assistance is available to LGBTQIA+ people in the south-east with in-person and telephone appointments at our offices in Springvale and Narre Warren.
Talking with your child about sexuality and gender identity
TGV- Victoria’s leading body for transgender, gender diverse and non-binary (TGD) people. They are tans-led, working for, by anf with trans communities to achieve better social, economic and health outcomes. They offer peer and social groups, affirmation services and a range of education programs.
Australia & New Zealand Tongzhi Rainbow AllianceA community led organisation, founded to become a point-of-contact and support for Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking LGBTQIA + community members in Australia and New Zealand, particularly migrants, international students and other newly arrived diasporas.
Trikone Australia A community group for people of South Asian descent who identify as LGBTQIA+ living in Australia. South Asians affiliated with Trikone Australia trace their ethnicities to one of the following nations : Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Fiji, India, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Tibet.
Africare Provides specialised support for LGBTQIA+ individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including African and other migrant communities. Services include culturally sensitive counselling, support groups, advocacy and education initiatives to foster acceptance and understanding. Their aim is to create a safe, inclusive space where individuals can express their identities without fear of discrimination.
Rainbodhi Is an international spiritual friendship group for LGBTQIA+ Buddhists and an advocate for inclusion and diversity. They offer meditation, teachings, discussion and social events in a safe, affirming environment for people from all Buddhist traditions and those interested in Buddhism and meditation.
Queer Muslim NaarmConnecting Queer Muslims and Allies in Naarm/Melbourne
Many Coloured SkyA support group for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees. They run activities and meetings with peer support workers to help individuals to navigate their new life in Australia and provide emergency aids when needed.
AGMC A volunteer run community organisation advocating for the rights and inclusion of multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQ communities. Through AGMC training, they have trained many agencies on the following topics:
-LGBTIQ awareness;
-Multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQ communities;
-Intersectionality;
-Inclusion and belonging.
Inclusion and Intersectionality Webinar Series | NIFVSLGBTQIA+ family violence, Elder Abuse and victim survivors with disabilities
‘HEY YOU’ STANDARD INTRO (youtube.com)LGBTQIA+ Homelessness & Family Violence
I’m Intersex: here’s what that means | Minus18Learn more about what intersex means from Alex
Intersex Human Rights AustraliaIntersex Human Rights Australia provides resources for people with intersex variations
Yes, words can harm young trans people. Here’s what we can do to help
Developing LGBTQ programs for perpetrators and victims/survivors of domestic and family violence
Beyond Bricks & Bars: Trans Decarceration Evaluation ReportCriminalised trans and gender diverse people experience harassment, abuse and discrimination, systemic use of solitary confinement, and a widespread absence of support for their health, legal and social needs.