Support groups for lgbt community
We foster partnerships with an extensive range of mental health and community sector services, healthcare providers (including hospitals), first childhood education providers, primary and secondary schools, as adv as local government child and family, youth, and aged care services and programs.
At Queerspace, we are devoted to promoting LGBTIQA+ inclusion and celebrating the diversity of gender, age, race, faith, and abilities. Our Carlton location is designed with inclusivity in mind, featuring all-gender bathrooms, ramps, an elevator, and accessible meeting rooms equipped with hearing loops. Additionally, analyzing services can be arranged upon demand at all of our sites.
We are honoured to residence some of Victoria&#;s most prominent LGBTIQA+ community advocacy groups, such as Gender diverse Victoria and Inclusive Rainbow Voices, at our Queerspace headquarters located at Drummond Street, Carlton. With multiple locations spread throughout Victoria, we strive to produce Queerspace an usable and welcoming room for all.
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50+ and THRIVING
Leah Raisor and Michelle Reed are the facilitators.
(lraisor@ / mreed@)
This 50+ support group is a dynamic gathering constructed for individuals over the age of 50 who want to explore recent activities, learn fresh skills, and enjoy camaraderie.
Through a variety of engaging events and classes provided by Tidewater Arts Outreach, members can stay active, detect new passions, and construct lasting friendships in a fun and supportive atmosphere. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others while embracing personal expansion and shared experiences.
Ace&Aro+ Affirming Space (18+)
1st Fridays from – 9 PM [HYBRID]
Facilitator: Remi Jäger (he/him)
aceandarospace@
Open to adults who detect as or are questioning being on the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums.
We expect to provide an approachable place for our collective to connect, support one another, and talk about our successes, difficulties, joys, and struggles as Ace and Aro people.
Currently, we offer one support encounter a month, along with a few social events like board game nights, holiday
Support Groups
Scholar-Led Organizations (Clubs)
Scholar-led organizations often serve as powerful sources of back and community. To view a full list of groups affiliated with the LGBTQIA Resource Center, and learn more information about them, visit Scholar-Led Organizations.
Trans-GNC United
Looking for a harmless space to relax, socialize, and share tips with other Trans/Gender nonconforming folks? Look no further! With us you'll find: back, camaraderie, affirmation, and warm faces all around!
Summer gathering times:
Wednesdays, 2 pm
Lounge Area @ the LGBTQIA Resource Center
For more info, email TGNCUnitedUCD@
Support Groups Offered by Student Health and Counseling Services
All registered students are eligible for Counseling Services groups, including Lavender Connection, and attending is free charge. Learn more about what groups are present on the SHCS website. Groups require screening, and you can schedule your screening appointment by calling () or via Health-e-Messaging.
Lavender Connection
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Butterfly Talks
2nd Thursday of each month at pm
Butterfly Talks is space to build friendships and a sense of community for LGBTQ+ people of marginalized genders including women, nonbinary friends, and trans men. This includes those that are questionings, multiple gender loving, asexual, or ANY label under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. We welcome anyone that is 18+ and a part of the community, living anywhere to link us!
Learn more about Butterfly Talks
Lotus
2nd Wednesdays of each month at 7 pm
Lotus aims to forge community for all Asian LGBTQ+ communities by creating a space to get together to form friendships as we speak a multitude of topics; some as heavy as the pressures of expectation to light topics like our favorite food. While we acknowledge that “Asian” is an umbrella term encompassing many subcultures. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of everyone while avoiding beliefs rooted in ethnicism, colorism, or classism. This team welcomes all those of all Asian backgrounds including, but not limited to, those that are biracial, adopted, or immigrants. Those of