Many young people in Australia identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, or many other diverse sexualities and genders (LGBTQIA+).
Minus 18 is an Australian organisation that runs fun events for LGBTIQA+ young people like movie nights, virtual chillouts and their unique Queer Formal. To find out more, go to minus18.org.au/about.
Unfortunately, some LGBTQIA+ young people experience higher rates of bullying and discrimination. If this is something you are struggling with check out these resources:
QLife – provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referrals for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships
W: https://qlife.org.au/ T: 1800 184 527
Rainbow Door – a free LGBTIQA+ helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and family.
W: https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/ T: 1800 729 367
Services for trans and gender diverse young people:
Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service – a service designed to improve the physical and mental health for children and adolescents who are trans or gender diverse.
W: www.rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/gender-service/
Transcend Australia – for trans young people, parents and carers