Different Journeys started when two mums (Mel and Merrin) came together to do something about the loneliness and isolation they and their Autistic children were experiencing. In February 2016 the first Autistic Teen Peer Support Social Group event was held at Club Kilsyth. It was an immediate success due to the overwhelming need from the then local community in the outer Eastern suburbs. Different Journeys has continued to grow and evolve to meet the needs …
Category: Resources
These resources are relevant to anyone who wants to know more about Genderqueer and Transgender issues.
ReachOut have put together some tips to help trans, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) young people look after themselves and cope with transphobia. “Practising self-care helps to build emotional resilience and supports a healthy wellbeing. When we feel good, it makes it a little easier to navigate and cope with hurtful experiences.” You can find the full resource here…
Walkern Katatdjin is a national research project that aims to understand and promote the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ young people, and to work with services to develop appropriate interventions. The Community Report of the Phase 2 National Survey is now available. Please be aware that some of the findings are distressing and include discussion of suicide. You can find the report here…
Join the monthly talk and play meetup to make new friends, share your love of new releases, geek out over old favourites and be part of a safe and inclusive community. NB: In order to create a safe space for under-represented people in the world of videogames, this club is exclusively for women, gender-non-conforming, trans and non-binary folks. The Goddess & Girlhood Game Series April – October 2023 Join over the next six months as we explore a collection of games that showcases …
The latest research paper drawing on data from Writing Themselves In 4, Affirming educational and workplace settings are associated with positive mental health and happiness outcomes for LGBTQA + youth in Australia, has been published by BMC Public health. You can read the article here…
Pony Club Gym is more than just another gym. It’s a big dream that hopes to integrate safety, education and this very important notion that ALL people deserve to have access to strength, fitness and wellbeing, regardless of who they are, how they live or what they believe. With a focus on Strength, Conditioning & Olympic Weightlifting, we aim to create space for those who typically would struggle to access a usual gym setting. Pony …
HAVEN – A club night by and for Trans Mascs and their loved ones. Friday 18th of August 2023.
Homunculus House are proud to announce the 2nd block of their 8-Week Therapy Group program. This is a therapeutic support group for gender diverse, trans and queer people. This group delivers a place to land each week in a way that supports personal and community wellbeing. The main intention of group therapy is to initiate a sense of belonging and connection through understanding and presence. These groups are completely confidential and are facilitated by, Trauma-Informed …
Q+ Law, is a Victoria-wide peer-run LGBTQIA+ legal service which provides a safe entry point to access legal assistance for all individuals residing in Victoria who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community. Any individual who identifies as LGBTIQA+ can contact the service for initial advice, information or referral. Q+ Law is located at the Victorian Pride Centre. The service does not take walk-ins. Check out the Q+ Law flier here for more information…
Alfred Health Carer Services supports unpaid carers in the community. It runs two Rainbow Carer support groups, one for adult carers and one for young carers aged 8-18 which create opportunities for members to connect with other carers in the LGBTIQA+ community. You can find out more about the Rainbow Crew for adult carers on the flier here… You can find out more about the Rainbow Young Carers (aged 8-18) on the flier here…