Rainbow social program and LGBTIQA+ youth support
Looking for support, community, or someone who gets it? You’re in the right place.
City of Whittlesea Youth Services can help connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, asexual, questioning and other sexuality- and gender-diverse young people with local support, inclusive programs, and services that feel safe and affirming.
Whether you want to talk to someone, find the right service, join a program, or get help right now, there are options here for you.
Local support from Youth Services
If you live, work, study, or have a strong connection to the City of Whittlesea, our Youth Services team can help.
We support young people aged 8 to 25 and can connect you with local programs, inclusive support, and services that match what you need.
You can come to us for:
- Support and referrals
- Inclusive youth programs
- Help finding the right service
- A safe place to ask questions.
Rainbow Social Group (coming soon)
We’ll be launching a new Rainbow Social Group in Term 2 for LGBTIQA+ young people aged 15 to 25.
The Rainbow Social Program will be a free monthly hangout for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 15–25 to connect, create, and feel at home in a culturally safe, inclusive space.
More details will be shared soon, so check back for updates.
Rainbow Tick accreditation
We’re proud to be Rainbow Tick accredited.
That means our Youth Services meet national standards for being safe, inclusive and affirming for LGBTIQA+ people.
We’re committed to creating spaces where you can feel respected, welcome and supported.
Need help right now?
If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
If things feel overwhelming right now, there are services you can contact by phone, text, email, or online.
HERE
HERE is an online LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention hub that connects people of diverse genders and sexualities, and their loved ones, to mental health care, support and resources.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, confidential counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1800 551 800
QLife
QLife provides phone and webchat support for LGBTIQA+ people. It is available from 3 pm to midnight, 7 days a week.
Phone: 1800 184 527
Webchat: Visit the QLife website.
Other LGBTIQA+ support services, health and wellbeing support
If you want support outside Council, there are trusted services that can help with connection, information and support, including inclusive health care, sexual health and gender-related support.
DPV Health
DPV Health is a not-for-profit health service that supports people of all ages. They are Rainbow Tick accredited, which means their health services are inclusive, safe and welcoming for LGBTIQA+ people.
Phone: 1300 234 263
Visit DPV Health LGBTIQA+ Support website.
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC)
MSHC provides free and confidential sexual health services, including testing and counselling.
Address: 580 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Phone: 03 9341 6200
Visit MSHC website.
Minus18
Minus18 is a social connection space for LGBTIQA+ young people and works to build inclusion and support across Australia.
Visit Minus18 website.
Northside Clinic
Northside Clinic is a general practice with a strong focus on sexual health and inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ communities and people living with HIV.
Phone: 03 9485 7700
Visit the Northside Clinic website.
Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service
The Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service supports the health and mental health of trans and gender diverse children and young people. The service accepts GP referrals for children up to 16 years old from across Victoria.
Phone: 03 9345 6175
Visit The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Gender Service webpage.
Thorne Harbour Health
Thorne Harbour Health provides general health care, sexual health services, wellbeing support, and specialist support for LGBTIQA+ communities. This includes Equinox Gender Diverse Health Service for trans and gender diverse people across Victoria.
Phone: 03 9865 6700
Visit Thorne Harbour Health website.