Links
Local Organisations
Check out the findings of the Be Proud tasmania online survey here:
Bi Tasmania - Social and support group - 0401 054 003
Diversity Launceston - Diversity Launceston started as a street party for the GLBTIQ community. Now our friends, family and supporters join us to create a more diverse Tassie. Email: diversity.launceston@gmail.com
ECQLS East Coast Queer Life Support - Contact Peter on 0467 000 748 or email: ecgls.tas@gmail.com
Edge Radio 99.3 FM - Bent Air, Hobart's only queer radio show, every Thursday from 10-11am
Launceston Lesbian Lounge - Launceston Lesbian Lounge is a "Facebook place" for those who live in the greater Launceston area that support the LGBTIQ community. You don't have to be a lesbian to be involved. They run social activities where you can meet others in a fun a safe environment.
Red Thread - the public face of the Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases (TasCAHRD). Providing support for Tasmanians affected by or at risk of blood borne viruses or sexually transmitted diseases including HIV and hepatitis. Also publishing a quarterly magazine by the same name with LGBTI+ health and wellbeing information. Available online or hard copies widely ditributed across Tasmania.
Tasmania Police Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Liaison Officers - Contact if police treatment of LGBTI people is inappropriate not for the initial reporting of the crime. Available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Contact (03) 6230 2111
Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases - Established in 1985, the Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases is Tasmania's primary, non-government HIV and hepatitis body
Equality Tasmania (formerly Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group) A community-based organisation campaigning for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender human rights in Tasmania
TasPride - Dedicated to celebrating, uniting and promoting the Tasmanian Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer community
Tasmania University Union - Queer Officers in the South and the North.
Tassie Transgenders - A group for Tasmanians identifying as Transgender. Contact: tassietg@gmail.com
UTAS Queer Collective South - University of Tasmania.
Wellington Wanderers - GPO Box 1872, Hobart 7001 or email: wellingtonwanderers@yahoo.com.au
Support
WIO run several peer support groups. Contact WIO on 6231 1200 or info@workingitout.org.au for details.
Another Closet - This website is written for people in same-sex or LGBTIQ relationships who are or may be experiencing domestic violence. It contains information on what domestic violence is, what to do if you are experiencing abuse, tips for making a crisis plan and the details for some referral services in NSW. It also has information for people supporting an LGBTIQ friend or family member who is experiencing abuse.
Gender Help for Parents - This website has been created by Australian parents who have struggled to find information about services and support for issues around their children’s gender identity.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians And Gays (PFLAG) - A non-profit voluntary organisation whose members have a common goal of keeping families together
QLife - QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for people of diverse sex, genders and sexualities. QLife provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people of all ages. Check out the website for further information on phone-based, online chat or email contact options.
Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases - Established in 1985, the Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases is Tasmania's primary, non-government HIV and hepatitis body
Information and Resources
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) Support Group Australia Inc - a peer support, information and advocacy group for people affected by AIS and/or related intersex variations, and their families. (Note that intersex is also known as a Disorder of Sex Development or DSD).
Another Closet - This website is written for people in same-sex or LGBTIQ relationships who are or may be experiencing domestic violence. It contains information on what domestic violence is, what to do if you are experiencing abuse, tips for making a crisis plan and the details for some referral services in NSW. It also has information for people supporting an LGBTIQ friend or family member who is experiencing abuse.
The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society - Leading national and an international Centre for research on sexuality, health and gender and for research training in these fields
Colage Kids - A comprehensive resource for people of all ages with a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer parent
FTM Australia FTM Australian offers peer support, education and information for people who are affirming their masculine identity. They have available online fact sheets, resource manuals, the TORQUE newsletter and more
FTM International - This site is the Internet contact point for the largest, longest-running educational organisation serving FTM transgender people and transsexual men
Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria - Go to their Clearing House for an extensive range of articles on LGBTI issues
The Gender Centre - The Gender Centre is based in Sydney, New South Wales. It provides a range of services to the Transgender community as well as up to date information for professionals. The Gender Centre- publishes the magazine Polare every two months, which provides a forum for discussion and debate on gender issues. These are available to download from this site
Minus 18 - Australia's largest youth led organisation for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans young people
Organisation Intersex International Australia Limited - OII Australia is a national body by and for people with intersex variations. Our goals are to help create a society where our bodies are not stigmatised, and where our rights as people are recognised.
Registered Relationships - Information from the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania on registering a personal relationship
Sexual Health Branch - Freecall 1800 675 859, Launceston: (03) 6336 2216, Email: sexual.health@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Twenty 10 - NSW organisation for Gay and Lesbian Youth and Family Support
Activism
Amnesty Tas Human Rights Queer Network - We campaign for human rights issues within the LGBTQI community.
Australian Marriage Equality - A national, membership-based organisation working for equal marriage rights for all Australians regardless of their gender or sexuality
Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby - The Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) advocates on behalf of the lesbians and gay men
Equality Tasmania (formerly Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group - A community-based organisation campaigning for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender human rights in Tasmania
Tasmanian's United for Marriage Equality - a group of organisations and individuals who believe Tasmania ans can should provide equality for same-sex couples by allowing them to legally marry.
Peak Bodies
The National LGBTI Health Alliance - Provides health-related programs, services and research targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and other sexuality, sex and gender diverse people
Research
The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society - Leading national and an international Centre for research on sexuality, health and gender and for research training in these fields
Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria - This site provides news and information of particular interest to the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Victoria.