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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.

 

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.

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.

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MARAM Collaborative Practice Training

The Southern Melbourne Family Violence Regional Integration Committee host FREE MARAM Collaborative Practice Training. Watch this space to see what dates are available to register.

Click here for more information about MARAM Collaborative Practice Training

SMA Connect is not a crisis response service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000
For 24/7 support to find safety from family violence, contact Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.