Resources on DIVERSE SEXUALITY AND IdentitIES
Minus18
Minus18 are an Australian charity organisation, dedicated to advocating for and improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ young people across the country. They provide an extensive range of support and resources for young people, parents, families, teachers and schools and the wider community.
They deliver workshops and training events around education and inclusion, and how to faciliate and promote safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ young people.
Minus18 - What’s the Difference Between Sexuality and Gender?
Minus18 - Your Guide to Words and Definitions in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Minus18 - What Does “Queer” Mean Anyway?
ACON
ACON are a dedicated LGBTQIA+ community health organisation, established in 1985 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in NSW. Since their inception, ACON have provided a multitude of community health support initiatives and services, including HIV and AIDS testing, free sexual health and STI prevention information and support, alcohol and other drug counselling, crisis accommodation and housing support, as well as community outreach and education.
Twenty10 GLCS
Twenty10 work with people across Sydney and NSW to provide a range of support services for young people in the LGBTQIA+ community and their families. They also offer group activities, online peer hangouts as well as Out West, a Western Sydney social support group for young LGBTQIA+ people based in Parramatta, NSW every Wednesday from 5PM-7PM*.
Twenty10 - Coming Out / Inviting In
(*please check their website for all current times and date information.)
We’re always working to keep this page up to date with relevant, accurate resources and information for the community, and working to ensure we are continually undertaking professional development and training to maintain inclusive language and therapeutic practices.