Queerspace

LGBTIQA+ Counselling and Support Services in Melbourne

Queerspace provides counselling (individual, couples and family), case management, advocacy and other support services for LGBTIQA+ and queer people to help you with a range of issues, including family education, group support programs, and accessing LGBTIQA+ friendly healthcare options and services. Peer and social connections are central to what we do, so Queerspace organises and supports regular community events for and by queer people, and can refer you to LGBTIQA+ advocacy and community groups.

How Queerspace can support you

Queerspace counsellors and case managers can support you with: your health, personal development, accessing services, self-advocacy, social and community connection, family relationships (family of origin or family of choice), safety planning, parenting skills, and more. Based in Carlton, we work with LGBTIQA+ people across Melbourne and Victoria.

Queerspace counselling

Queerspace provides a non-judgemental, queer affirmative counselling service.  We can help you build relationship skills, have difficult conversations, handle coming out, explore life’s difficult questions and improve your well-being. Queerspace staff are all a part of the LGBTIQA+ community so we understand first-hand the importance of chosen family, supportive communities and being able to work through your difficulties with people you trust and recognize.

Support for young people

If you’re aged 18-25 and looking to connect with other LGBTQIA+ people, Queerspace Youth is for you. We welcome all LGBTIQA+ people, and those who are questioning, regardless of where you are on your journey. Our regular, low-stress events emphasise the importance of having fun and building strong supportive, resilient and healthy communities. Queerspace Youth welcomes cultural and faith diversity, and also hold regular events for young queer people of colour.

Queerspace training and consultancy

Queerspace offers professional development and training on topics related to LGTBIQA+ people, families and communities. Our workshops are designed, developed and delivered through a queer lens by people from LGBTIQA+ communities. Queerspace training supports best practice, and aims to builds skills in advocacy and affirmative approaches.

Attending queerspace appointments, groups or training

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 left-hand side of the foyer and includes our waiting area.

Queerspace is an inclusive, disability friendly service, and supports people with a range of needs. This is why we also provide:

• Outreach services being provided where required
• Communication aids/ interpreters are available
• Mobility accessible toilets
• Hearing loop is available
• Area for carers/support staff to wait
• Access for service animals/companion animals
• Supporting transport is available when required in the form of taxi vouchers
• Assistance with transport if need for community events and hire/use by community groups
• A large meeting room which is wheelchair accessible.
• All gender bathrooms

Please call or email reception to notify them of your accessibility requirements.