Further Supports
Sexual Assault
CASA services are free and confidential for adult victim/survivors of sexual assault. People of all genders are welcome. People can self refer themselves to CASA House.
Counselling & Support Line: 24 Hrs, 7 Days | (03) 9635 3610 |
Admin Line: 9.00am-5.00pm Monday – Friday | (03) 9635 3600 |
WestCASA is a sexual assault counselling service in the western metropolitan region of Melbourne.
24 hour crisis care service | (03) 9635 3610 |
General Enquiries | (03) 9635 3600 |
Homelessness
Family Access Network
Family Access Network provides support to young people who are homeless and at risk of homelessness.
fan@fan.org.au
(03) 9890 2673
VincentCare
VincentCare is a leading provider of support services for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage in Victoria, including crisis accommodation.
1800 825 955
Launch Housing
Launch Housing a Melbourne based, secular community agency provides housing, support, education and employment services. Launch Housing has three homelessness entry points located in Collingwood, Cheltenham and St Kilda. You can drop into any of these sites Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
1800 825 955 (free call 24/7)
Frontyard Youth Services
Frontyard Youth Services, located in Melbourne’s CBD, supports young people to develop pathways out of homelessness. Many Frontyard services work with young people across Greater Melbourne and throughout Victoria.
(03) 9977 0077
Schools
Safe Schools (Victoria)
In 2010, the Victorian Government established Safe Schools to ensure schools are safe places, free of discrimination for all students, including LGBTIQA+ students. The Department of Education and Training has developed resources to build schools’ understanding of the Safe Schools program and guide their efforts to support LGBTI inclusion.
Transcend’s Student Gender Affirmation Plan
This plan can be used by schools to ensure that the needs of TGD students who are affirming their gender identity in school are addressed and appropriate supports are provided.
Sport
Proud2Play
Research shows fewer LGBTIQA+ people participate in sport than heterosexual and cisgender people. Proud 2 Play’s mission is to ensure all LGBTIQA+ people feel safe and confident to lead healthy and active lifestyles in inclusive environments.
Job Seeking and Employment
Roberta Perkins Law Project
The Roberta Perkins Law Project is a free legal service for trans and gender diverse people in Victoria. Their services are delivered by St Kilda Legal Service in partnership with Transgender Victoria.
Expression Employment
In 2010, the Victorian Government established Safe Schools to ensure schools are safe places, free of discrimination for all students, including LGBTIQA+ students. The Department of Education and Training has developed resources to build schools’ understanding of the Safe Schools program and guide their efforts to support LGBTI inclusion.
(03) 8620 7155
Fitted For Work
Fitted for Work helps women experiencing disadvantage or adversity to get into work and keep it. They welcome anyone who identifies as a woman and those who do not wish to be limited by definition.
info@fittedforwork.org
(03) 9662 4289
Guideline: Transgender people at work – Complying with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 in employment
Information from VEOHRC to help develop a transition plan for transgender workers.
Human Rights Campaign – Workplace Gender Transition Guidelines
How to be prepared if an employee has the intention to transition, by having gender transition guidelines on file.
LGBTI Jobs
Job board assisting graduates and jobseekers connect with organisations actively engaged in LGBTI inclusion initiatives.
Multicultural/Multifaith
Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council
AGMC is a peak body for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer individuals and community groups of multicultural and multifaith backgrounds.
contact@agmc.org.au