QLife (opens in a new tab)
Anonymous, free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral by phone and webchat, 3pm to midnight every day.
1800 184 527Helpful resources
Handy numbers and trusted Australian services for queer, trans and sexual health. I’ve pulled these together for my patients and the people who love them.
Need help right now?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. For LGBTIQ+ peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527, or Lifeline any time on 13 11 14.
Handy numbers
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Rainbow Door (opens in a new tab)
Victorian LGBTIQA+ specialist helpline for support, information and referral.
1800 729 367Lifeline (opens in a new tab)
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
13 11 1413YARN (opens in a new tab)
24/7 crisis support line run by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
13 92 761800RESPECT (opens in a new tab)
Support for people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence.
1800 737 732Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (opens in a new tab)
Free public sexual health clinic in Carlton. Testing, treatment, PrEP and PEP.
03 9341 6200PEP hotline (Victoria) (opens in a new tab)
Advice on post-exposure prophylaxis after a possible HIV exposure. Start within 72 hours.
1800 889 887Kids Helpline (opens in a new tab)
Free, private counselling for young people aged 5 to 25, any time.
1800 55 1800Other helpful services
Trusted Australian organisations, websites and community groups.
TransHub (opens in a new tab)
Clear, trusted information for trans and gender diverse people, their loved ones and clinicians.
Transgender Victoria (opens in a new tab)
Advocacy, information and peer support for trans and gender diverse Victorians.
AusPATH (opens in a new tab)
The Australian professional association for trans health. Includes a directory of gender-affirming providers.
Equinox Gender Diverse Health Centre (opens in a new tab)
Thorne Harbour Health’s community clinic for trans and gender diverse adults in Melbourne.
Thorne Harbour Health (opens in a new tab)
Victoria’s community-controlled LGBTIQ+ health organisation: HIV, sexual health, mental health and AOD support.
Switchboard Victoria (opens in a new tab)
Peer-driven support services for LGBTIQA+ people, families and allies.
Rainbow Health Australia (opens in a new tab)
Research, training and the Rainbow Tick for LGBTIQA+ inclusive services.
Victorian Pride Centre (opens in a new tab)
Home for LGBTIQA+ community groups and events in St Kilda.
Better Health Channel: sexual health (opens in a new tab)
Victorian Government information on STIs, contraception and safer sex.
Minus18 (opens in a new tab)
Australia’s charity for LGBTQIA+ youth. Events, resources and online community.