Make a difference
Push for change! Together, we are strong and we will create change. Australia wide, educational institutions established for religious purposes can legally discriminate against students, staff and contractors on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This means religious schools can expel a student or fire a teacher for being gay or transgender.
Check out Equality Australia’s campaign and how you can help change this below:
Helpful LGBTQ+ Organisations and Resources
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Authentic Leaders Program
Learn how to create a purpose-driven and authentic life that’s true to yourself, and help create more authentic workplaces, government, schools, families and communities
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QLife
Provides anonymous, free peer support and counselling for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, genders, bodies, feelings and relationships – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight)
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Minus18
Aims to lead change, build social inclusion, and advocate for an Australia where all young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them
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Wear it Purple
Strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people, providing support and resources for schools and universities
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Out for Australia
Australia’s largest mentoring program - provides visible mentors, role models and targeted support to aspiring LGBTQIA+ professionals and students. Mentors help you navigate through challenges, strengthen your sense of community and get you to where you want to be in your professional journey.
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The Pinnacle Foundation
Provides educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young LGBTIQ+ Australians to realise their full potential and overcome challenges arising from their identity
Mental Health Organisations and Resources
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Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
1800 551 800
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Headspace
Headspace is a National Youth Mental Health Foundation that provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds (inc. mental health, physical health, sexual health, alcohol and other drug services)
1800 650 890
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ReachOut
Provides trusted and free self-help information, a peer-support program and referral tools that save lives by helping young people be and stay well. Also provides information for parents to help their teenagers too
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Lifeline
We are here to listen, without judgement and to advocate for equal opportunities for mental wellbeing. We are here for you
13 11 14
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Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live
1300 22 4636
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MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime
1300 78 99 78