VIC   Greek Lesbians Greek Female, GLBTIQ     http://www.greekandgay.com/

VIC   Greek and Gay Greek Male, Gay, Bisexual    http://www.greekandgay.com/

VIC   Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria Jewish Female, Lesbian, Gay    http://jlgvic.org/

VIC   JAG (Jewish and Gay) Jewish LGBTI    jagmelbourne@gmail.com

VIC   Aleph Melbourne Jewish GLBTIQ    http://aleph.org.au/

VIC   Queer Muslims Muslim GLBTIQ    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queermuslims/

VIC   ArciLesbica Australia Italian Female,   LGBTIQ http://www.arcilesbicaaustralia.org/

VIC  Gay Asian Proud Asian Male, GBTIQ    http://www.vicaids.asn.au/gay-asian-proud

VIC   Yellowkitties (Asian Women) Asian Female, GLBTIQ    http://yellowkitties.org/

NSW   Pride in Colour Any GLBTIQ    http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/

NSW   Club Adonis Greek Male, GBTIQ    http://www.clubadonis.com.au

National Keshet Australia Jewish GLBTIQ    http://www.keshet.org.au

VIC   Helem Melbourne Arabic Male, GBTIQ    https://www.facebook.com/helem.melbourne

NSW   Trikone Australia South East Asia GLBTIQ    http://trikone.org.au/

VIC   Marhaba Muslim GLBTIQ    marhaba.melbourne@gmail.com

VIC   LGBTI Latin America Latin America and Hispanic GLBTIQ    https://lahrc.org.au/

VIC   Pacifique X Pacific Islanders GLBTIQ    http://www.pacifiquex.com/

If you would like a group to be added, please contact us.

Other Resources

Supporting Same-Sex Attracted and Gender Diverse Young People of Multicultural and Multifaith Backgrounds Executive Summary and Full Research Report

Deakin University and the Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council Inc. (AGMC) are pleased to provide this research report to the Victorian Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality, Ro Allen, and the Advisory Group: Carmel Guerra, CEO of the Centre for Multicultural Youth; Soo-Lin Quek, Knowledge & Advocacy Manager of the Centre for Multicultural Youth; and Matt Dixon, Director of the Equality Branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. The research project involved conducting a case study analysis of the needs of SSAGD (same-sex attracted and gender diverse) young people of multicultural and multifaith (MCMF) backgrounds, and how these needs can be addressed by government, and by their cultural and religious communities.

Looking Through the Kaleidoscope: A Guide to Best Practice in Determining Applications for Refugee Status based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity  or Intersex Grounds.

Kaleidoscope Australia and K&L Gates have collaborated in the development of a Best Practice Guide for assessing refugees on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex grounds. You can view it here.

Victorian Government Preliminary Multifaith Roundtable on LGBTI Youth in Victoria, 13 October 2016 Discussion Report

On 13 October 2016, 35 faith and community leaders participated in a Victorian Government Preliminary Multifaith Roundtable on LGBTI Youth hosted by the Institute for Religion, Politics and Society at the Australian Catholic University. This document provides a summary of the roundtable discussions on how to improve social inclusion and mental health outcomes for LGBTI youth in Victoria’s faith communities.You can view it here.

Aleph Melbourne – Aleph Melbourne is a social, support and advocacy group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people (and allies) in Melbourne’s Jewish community; operating since 1995. All contact is confidential. Phone: 0417-595-541 (Michael); Web: www.aleph.org.au; Email: contact@aleph.org.au; Facebook: www.facebook.com/alephmelb

JAG (Jewish and Gay) Melbourne – JAG (Jewish and Gay) is a cultural and social platform for connecting young LGBTI Jewish Adults in the Melbourne community. JAG provides social supports and networking, as well as advocacy for inclusion and diversity within the Jewish community of Melbourne. JAG hosts a range of events as well as an annual ‘JEWcy’ retreat which hosts LGBTI participants from around Australia for a weekend of education and social activities. Wayne Green: m 0409956442 e. jagmelbourne@gmail.com

Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria – JLGV began in 1992, getting together to celebrate the Jewish holidays and LGBTI events, but also to discuss issues such as lesbophobia, anti-Semitism and “coming out.” http://jlgvic.org Sara : (03) 9532 4030 or Karen : (03) 9489 1130. jlgvic@hotmail.com

Keshet Australia has a primary goal to help nurture, protect and provide a safe environment for GLBTI Jews, children and adults. We need to do this to keep families together. Keshet Australia, president@keshet.org.au M: 0467 508 868 Prahran VIC P 0467 508 868 http://keshet.org.au/