CRISIS + SUPPORT RESOURCES

SERMONS FURTHER RESOURCES CRISIS + SUPPORT RESOURCES

Below are some practical resources and links to organisations for those within the LGBTQIA+ community. These organisations are based in Australia, many local to Brisbane.

Open Doors Youth Service provides youth support services to enrich the lives of young people with diverse genders, sex, sexualities & bodies.

Diverse Voices works alongside QLife, which provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTQIA+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

PFLAG is an international LGBTQIA+ and ally peer support group that has been operating in Australia for over 30 years.

The LGBTI Legal Service provides free and confidential legal advice to the LGBTIQA+ community throughout Queensland.

Third Queer Culture Third Queer Culture is a peer social group for LGBTIQ+ people from diverse backgrounds who have an experience of seeking safety in Australia.

LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation supports LGBTQ victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse through awareness, education and breaking down barriers to accessing help.

Brisbane Youth Service has been helping since 1977 create new futures for young people who are homeless or vulnerable through housing and support services.

Headspace Australia is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. Brisbane centres can be found here

Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia.

Another Closet offers support for LGBTQIA+ victims of domestic and family violence.

DV Connect helps Queenslanders find pathways to safety, away from domestic, family and sexual violence.

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

Bravehearts advocates for the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.

Last updated Aug 2024