Links
The following links are provided for informational purposes only. Their appearance here does not constitute a recommendation by Switchboard. We make no warranty as to the quality or accuracy of any of the external links.
Queer Community Organisations
- The Victorian AIDS Council provide various support services for the gay and lesbian community.
- The ALSO Foundation is a community support group.
- PFLag - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
- The Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) Support Group is a group for people with AIS (Intersex) or related conditions, and their families.
- The Australian Bisexual Network is a national network for bisexual people and their friends.
- Midsumma - Melbourne's own Gay and Lesbian Festival
- Melbourne Queer Film Festival - 100+ films in 10 days!
- Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras website
- Men's Australian Network is a group for men with TS (Transsexualism), their Significant Others and all of their supporters.
- Transgender Victoria
- Trans Melbourne Gender project
- Rainbow Network is the Victoria-wide network aiming to support and link workers who work with, advocate for the needs of, or support same sex attracted and transgender young people across Victoria.
- Country Network promotes contact and friendship for gay men and women living in regional and remote areas.
Your Rights and the Law
- The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby aims to achieve equality and social justice for lesbians and gay men.
- Over the Rainbow is an online guide to the law for lesbians and gay men in Victoria
- EOC - Equal Opportunity Commission of Victoria - Do you know your rights? (State based for Victoria)
- HREOC - Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - Federal Based organisation
- GayLawNet - Information and Resources on the Law
Queer Media
- JOY Melbourne is a Gay and Lesbian volunteer based community radio station, broadcasting on 94.9FM
- BENT TV - Melbourne's Queer Television broadcasts on Monday Nights on Channel 31
- MCV - Melbourne Community Voice - free queer newpaper
- BnewS - gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender entertainment and lifestyle - free queer newspaper
Youth Orientated Groups
- Kaleidoscope a group for same sex attracted young people or those questioning their sexuality who live on the Mornington Peninsula
- Minus18 is Australia's first and only underage nightclub dance party for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth aged under 18
- SSAY-VIC - Victorian Gay and Lesbian Youth Resource Directory
- Mogenic is an online community for queer youth
Country Victoria Groups
- CAN - Country Aids Network Victoria is a statewide rural support group.
- GGLN - Gippsland Gay and Lesbian Network
Queer Businesses
- Hares & Hyenas is Melbourne's queer bookshop
- Out Video - Queer Videos and more!
- DT's Hotel
Social and Other Groups
- Melbourne Argonauts Rowing Club is a predominantly Gay & Lesbian Rowing club.
- Vic Bears - for bears, and their admirers
- Yellow Kitties is a social/ support group for Asian lesbians/bi/questioning/intersex/transgender of all ages
- Gay and Lesbian Calendar - Find out what's going on in our community
- Lemon Kind - a national portal for Aussie women
Other Sites
- AIDS Hepatitis and Sexual Health Line provides support and information for various sexually transmitted infections and sexual health.
- Melbourne Sexual Health Centre provides free and confidential services for people who have, or think they may have, a sexually transmitted infection.
- Victoria Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer website