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Queerspace eNews
Happy Pride Month!
Welcome back to the Queerspace newsletter! It’s been a big month for a lot of us, and we hope everyone has been able to celebrate the LGBTIQA+ people in their lives. And, for the LGBTIQA+ people among us, we hope you’ve been able to celebrate yourselves! That’s right, you’re worth it.
We have a bit to cover this month. Our annual Christmas in July event is back! Come join us on the 25th of July for a very gay, very early Christmas. We’ve also got some events coming up, including the latest round of The Village, and the Opening Gala of Q-Lit.
Unfortunately, it hasn’t been all good news. With the sudden rise of One Nation, Drummond Street Services and Queerspace have released a statement, breaking down our position on it. The full text is available below, but if it’s distressing, feel free to skip over it.
We Are Here
We acknowledge that many parts of our communities continue to face disproportionate impacts from economic pressures, housing insecurity, racism, discrimination and global instability. First Nations people, QTIPOC, asylum seekers, refugees and international students continue to show strength, resilience and leadership in the face of these challenges.
We also recognise that workers in industries such as sex work, hospitality, the arts and other casualised sectors can experience financial instability and uncertainty, with flow on impacts for LGBTIQA+ communities.
We want you to know that we are here for you. If you need support, please get in touch.
Our services are available in person, via telehealth and online, including individual, relationship and family counselling. Peer support groups are also available. For more information, visit the ‘Our Programs’ tab or contact us directly.
Need Support?
We are here to support you. All of our services are still available. Queerspace acknowledges some communities will be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. We are working collaboratively with different orgs to respond to needs arising from the communities we serve. We are here to support you.
Introducing Queerspace
Queerspace is an LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service established in 2009 by LGBTIQ+ communities for LGBTIQ+ communities. Queerspace has a focus on relationships, families, parenting and young people and offers co-located services across the north- west metropolitan region of Victoria.
Queerspace services include:
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Counselling (including individual, relationship and family counselling), case management, advocacy and support services to help you with a range of issues.
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Peer support including groups and seminars.
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Professional development, training, consulting and support for organisations who work with LGBTIQ+ people and their families.
We foster partnerships with an extensive range of mental health and community sector services, healthcare providers (including hospitals), early childhood education providers, primary and secondary schools, as well as local government child and family, youth, and aged care services and programs.
At Queerspace, we are devoted to promoting LGBTIQA+ inclusion and celebrating the diversity of gender, age, race, faith, and abilities. Our Carlton location is designed with inclusivity in mind, featuring all-gender bathrooms, ramps, an elevator, and accessible meeting rooms equipped with hearing loops. Additionally, interpreting services can be arranged upon request at all of our sites.
We are honoured to house some of Victoria’s most prominent LGBTIQA+ community advocacy groups, such as Transgender Victoria and Inclusive Rainbow Voices, at our Queerspace headquarters located at 100 Drummond Street, Carlton. With multiple locations spread throughout Victoria, we strive to make Queerspace an accessible and welcoming space for all.
Get to Know Our Home
Queerspace is located at drummond street services, 100 Drummond street, Carlton. Access to the building is via ramp or stairs and automatically opening doors. Reception is located on the right-hand side of the foyer and includes our waiting area. Please call or email reception to notify them of your accessibility requirements.
Queerspace Youth
Queerspace Youth is an initiative for all LGBTIQ+ and questioning young people aged 18-25. Wherever you’re at on your queer journey, our fortnightly low-stress events emphasise the importance of fun, accessibility, and community.
