Hello lovely people,
How are we all? There's been lots of media coverage of really distressing events affecting the LGBTQIA+ community recently, and we wanted to make sure you are all feeling supported here. 🌈
ReachOut will always nurture a safe space for our queer community members to talk openly about the issues they face, as well as sharing experiences of pride, joy and euphoria of being your authentic self 🏳️🌈
We encourage you to share how you're feeling in the comments below. You might like to share :
1. Your pronouns and what parts of the LGBTQIA+ community you feel connected to?
2. Something you've been struggling with or have seen in the media recently that has been upsetting?
3. What gives you queer joy! It might be a movie you watched, or a Pride event you attended, or changing your look to better fit your identity - we want to hear it all, no matter how big or small it may seem 💗
If you feel like you need to reach out for some extra support, you can check out our full list of LGBTQIA+ support services, or see a select few below :
QLife : Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Transhub : a digital information and resource platform for trans and gender diverse people, our loved ones and allies.
Minus18 : events and resources for LGBTQIA+ youth in Australia.
Rainbow Door : a free specialist LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, BrotherBoys, SisterGirls) helpline providing information, support, and referrals in Victoria.
Queerspace Youth : a peer-led program for Queer, Trans, non,binary, Intersex, Gender Diverse or questioning people aged 16-25 years old in Melbourne.
[in]visible : connects young queer and trans people aged 16-25 years old from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds through community workshops and events in Melbourne.
Twenty10 : counselling for young people 12 to 25 who are of diverse genders, sexualities and/or intersex experiences or LGBTIQA+ in NSW.
Open Doors : provides a range of supports to LGBTIQ+ young people aged 12 to 24 in QLD.
Freedom Centre : provides safe spaces, drop-in sessions and counselling for LGBTQIA+ aged 12-26 in WA.
If you are in need of some heartfelt words of support, we recommend having a read through this thread, and remember you are welcomed here, always 💗
