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Coming out isn’t always an easy journey, so if you’d like to reach out to us you’re welcome to.
Here are some of the resources you can reach out to.
PFLAG
National support services
Australian LGBTQI Multicultural Council (AGMC) is the peak body for non-heterosexual individuals of colour. The AGMC website raises awareness about upcoming LGBTQI events from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
A-Men is an online social group for gay Asian men living in Australia. Their online magazine explores art, sexuality and cultural identity.
Queer Muslims in Australia is a Yahoo! group that provides a safe online space for LGBTQI Muslims to connect and express and/or come to terms with their faith and sexuality.
New South Wales
Dayenu offers support, resources and social activities for Jewish LGBT+ people, their friends and family. Check out their Facebook page for more info.
Trikone Australasia connects LGBTQI South Asians living in Sydney by holding rad events such as cultural nights, film festivals and Bollywood dance parties.
Rainbow Bridge Social Club is a social club for young people aged 16–26 with an intellectual disability who identify as being LGBTQIA+ or are still exploring their sexual orientation.
Victoria
Greek and Gay Support Network provides support services and hosts fun events for Hellenic LGBT individuals and their friends.
Yellow Kitties hosts fun events such as badminton, rock-climbing, karaoke, anime and movie marathons for Asian LBTQI women.
Email: enquiries@yellowkitties.org
Helem exists to meet the needs of LGBTQI people from Arab communities in Melbourne. Check out their Facebook page for more info.
Aleph is a group that supports non-heterosexuals of Jewish heritage in Melbourne.
Phone: 0417 595 541
Queensland
Ethnic+ is a not-for-profit networking association for the CALD Rainbow community and its allies. They run in-person events in Brisbane and surrounds and online events for all of Australia.
Brisbane Queer Film Festival is an annual event that showcases queer world cinema and celebrates diversity in the international LGBTQIA+ community.
South Australia
Feast Festival is South Australia’s largest LGBTQI cultural festival and attracts both performers and visitors from across the globe. Check out their Facebook page for more info.
Rainbow Family Tree is a digital storytelling community comprised of queer individuals who creatively explore their multiple identities.
Western Australia
PRIDEFEST annually showcases an array of performance and arts events to highlight the inclusion and diversity within Perth’s queer community.
Youthline WA is a phone service, run by the Samaritans, which offers non-judgemental, culturally sensitive support for youth going through a tough time.
Phone: 1800 198 313.
Northern Territory
Sisters and Brothers NT is an advocacy and support group for people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality in the Northern Territory.
Tasmania
QueerTas is a Yahoo! group that provides a platform for LGBTQI Tasmanians to promote upcoming events and support services in the state.
The Link Youth Health Service offers a safe, friendly environment to chat about health issues. Their Open Access Area allows youth to drop by and access a washing machine, dryer and shower, and pick up hygiene items (e.g. shampoo, tampons) or condoms and lube.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
SpringOUT is an annual cultural festival that celebrates the diversity within LGBTQI communities.
Smart & Sassy Actions
The Smart & Sassy actions we want to share with you today are:
- Check out Alice’s article in Mindfood here.
- Join our mailing list where you will learn about all our exciting upcoming events.
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Hi Alice and Jen, I loved your frank, friendly, all in conversation. Resonated like a bell in a cave for me as I, like you Alice, came out after being in a lifetime of heterosexual relationship – (in my head if not in actuality), child rearing on my own and then much later standing in my own light realising my emotional and sexual life is better lived queer. That said the irony is that I have always been queer and my friends mostly are queer too. Still hopeful and alive for someone to call home but happy in my skin and ok to just be on my own – it’s been that way most of my life! I have grandchildren now and it’s the most lovely reality – I am incredibly grateful for all that love 🙂 Anyway thanks for sharing your stories and your partnership – bit of inspo to keep me getting on with life. I look forward to your next podcast and am curious about what you are going to make of it. I have some friends who are also working in the space of the aging revolution just up the road from you, in Brisbane. Its a space that is full of stories but needs lots of voices and advocacy and positive activity! 🙂
I also love your reels Jen. I have found them informative and useful. Do you do consults?
Kindly, Tanea