Resources

Explore a curated collection of resources to support LGBTQIA+ individuals of South Asian heritage in Australia.

If you need help right now

Emergency — 000

Lifeline — 13 11 14

QLife — 1800 184 527

13YARN — 13 92 76

National helplines &

mental health

QLife

Nationwide peer support and referrals. Call 1800 184 527 from 3pm–9pm every day, local time, or use webchat.

QLife

Nationwide peer support and referrals. Call 1800 184 527 from 3pm–9pm every day, local time, or use webchat.

Lifeline Australia

24/7 crisis and suicide prevention support. Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14. lifeline.org.au

Lifeline Australia

24/7 crisis and suicide prevention support. Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14. lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue

Mental health information and support. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours a day.

Beyond Blue

Mental health information and support. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours a day.

Multicultural &

intersectional support

AGMC

National representation and support for multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQ+ people, communities and families. agmc.org.au

AGMC

National representation and support for multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQ+ people, communities and families. agmc.org.au

Forcibly Displaced People Network

Refugee-led support for LGBTIQA+ asylum seekers and refugees across Australia. fdpn.org.au

Forcibly Displaced People Network

Refugee-led support for LGBTIQA+ asylum seekers and refugees across Australia. fdpn.org.au

Rainbow Cultures

Directory of multicultural and multilingual LGBTIQA+ community groups across Australia. rainbowcultures.org.au

Rainbow Cultures

Directory of multicultural and multilingual LGBTIQA+ community groups across Australia. rainbowcultures.org.au

Faith &

spirituality

Equal Voices

National network advocating for LGBTIQA+ inclusion in Australian churches. equalvoices.org.au

Equal Voices

National network advocating for LGBTIQA+ inclusion in Australian churches. equalvoices.org.au

Sydney Queer Muslims

Inclusive support, community connections and events for LGBTQIA+ Muslims. sydneyqueermuslims.org.au

Sydney Queer Muslims

Inclusive support, community connections and events for LGBTQIA+ Muslims. sydneyqueermuslims.org.au

Uniting Network Australia

National network for LGBTIQA+ people and allies within the Uniting Church. unitingnetworkaustralia.org

Uniting Network Australia

National network for LGBTIQA+ people and allies within the Uniting Church. unitingnetworkaustralia.org

Dayenu

Support, resources and community connections for Jewish LGBTQIA+ people in Sydney. dayenu.org.au

Dayenu

Support, resources and community connections for Jewish LGBTQIA+ people in Sydney. dayenu.org.au

Brave Network

Support and advocacy for LGBTIQA+ people navigating faith and spiritual health. thebravenetwork.org

Brave Network

Support and advocacy for LGBTIQA+ people navigating faith and spiritual health. thebravenetwork.org

Aleph Melbourne

Support and advocacy for Jewish LGBTIQ+ people, partners and families. aleph.org.au

Aleph Melbourne

Support and advocacy for Jewish LGBTIQ+ people, partners and families. aleph.org.au

Safety, violence &

abuse

Full Stop Australia — Rainbow Helpline

Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline. Call 1800 497 212 for specialist trauma counselling.

Full Stop Australia — Rainbow Helpline

Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline. Call 1800 497 212 for specialist trauma counselling.

1800RESPECT

24/7 national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling. Call 1800 737 732. 1800respect.org.au

1800RESPECT

24/7 national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling. Call 1800 737 732. 1800respect.org.au

Youth &

family

Kids Helpline

Confidential 24/7 counselling for young people aged 5–25. Call 1800 55 1800. kidshelpline.com.au

Kids Helpline

Confidential 24/7 counselling for young people aged 5–25. Call 1800 55 1800. kidshelpline.com.au

Twenty10

Mental health, housing and social support for LGBTQIA+ people aged 12–25 in NSW. Call (02) 8594 9555. twenty10.org.au

Twenty10

Mental health, housing and social support for LGBTQIA+ people aged 12–25 in NSW. Call (02) 8594 9555. twenty10.org.au

Minus18

Youth-led education, social events and resources for LGBTQIA+ young people. minus18.org.au

Minus18

Youth-led education, social events and resources for LGBTQIA+ young people. minus18.org.au

PFLAG+ Australia

Support groups and resources for parents, families and friends of LGBTIQA+ people. pflagaustralia.org.au

PFLAG+ Australia

Support groups and resources for parents, families and friends of LGBTIQA+ people. pflagaustralia.org.au

Rainbow Families

Support, resources and community for LGBTQ+ parents, carers and their children.

Rainbow Families

Support, resources and community for LGBTQ+ parents, carers and their children.

Trans &

gender diverse

TransHub

Information, health guidance and support for trans and gender-diverse people, families and clinicians in NSW.

TransHub

Information, health guidance and support for trans and gender-diverse people, families and clinicians in NSW.

A Gender Agenda

Peer support, advocacy and community connection for trans, gender-diverse and intersex people.

A Gender Agenda

Peer support, advocacy and community connection for trans, gender-diverse and intersex people.

Health services

by state

Freedom Centre — Western Australia

Drop-in space, peer support and counselling for LGBTQIA+ young people. freedom.org.au

Freedom Centre — Western Australia

Drop-in space, peer support and counselling for LGBTQIA+ young people. freedom.org.au

ACON — NSW

LGBTQ+ community health, HIV prevention, mental health support and inclusive care across NSW.

ACON — NSW

LGBTQ+ community health, HIV prevention, mental health support and inclusive care across NSW.

Rainbow Door — Victoria

Advice, referrals and support. Call 1800 729 367 or text 0480 017 246. rainbowdoor.org.au

Rainbow Door — Victoria

Advice, referrals and support. Call 1800 729 367 or text 0480 017 246. rainbowdoor.org.au

Thorne Harbour Health — Victoria & SA

LGBTIQA+ community health, mental health and support services. thorneharbour.org

Thorne Harbour Health — Victoria & SA

LGBTIQA+ community health, mental health and support services. thorneharbour.org

NSW MHAHS

Free, confidential HIV, hepatitis and sexual health support for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, with multilingual resources.

NSW MHAHS

Free, confidential HIV, hepatitis and sexual health support for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, with multilingual resources.

Legal &

rights

Inner City Legal Centre

Free LGBTQI+ legal advice across NSW, including domestic violence and trans and gender-diverse legal services.

Inner City Legal Centre

Free LGBTQI+ legal advice across NSW, including domestic violence and trans and gender-diverse legal services.

RACS LGBTQI+ Safety Program

Specialist legal support for refugees and people seeking asylum on SOGIESC grounds.

RACS LGBTQI+ Safety Program

Specialist legal support for refugees and people seeking asylum on SOGIESC grounds.

IARC

Free immigration advice and assistance. Call 02 8234 0700.

IARC

Free immigration advice and assistance. Call 02 8234 0700.

Australian Human Rights Commission

Make a complaint about discrimination based on sexuality, gender identity, race or religion.

Australian Human Rights Commission

Make a complaint about discrimination based on sexuality, gender identity, race or religion.

Disclaimer: This list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by Trikone Australia. Please consult with professionals for specific advice.