Resources for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Students

University Clubs and Societies

Most universities have student clubs, including one specifically for LGBTI students. This can be a great place to start connecting with other LGBTI student on your campus. Visit your university website or contact your student representative council for more information about LGBTI student clubs at your university and start receiving the social support that everyone needs.

For example, check out Queerspace, run by the Queer Collective at UNSW.

Mindout! 

Mindout! is funded by the Australian Commonwealth Government to work with LGBTI organisations and mainstream mental health organisations to improve mental health and suicide prevention outcomes for LGBTI people and populations.

ACON Youth Services

ACON provide a wide range of services to improve the lives of LGBTI youths, including workshops on mental health, coming out, and dealing with discrimination.

Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW

Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW provides an evening telephone service 02 8594 9596 (within Sydney) or 1800 184 527 (from regional areas).

Twenty10

Twenty10 works with young people, communities and families of diverse genders and sexualities.  They have a drop-in service in Chippendale, Sydney, Australia.

The Pinnacle Foundation

The Pinnacle Foundation has been established to provide scholarships to lesbian, gay, transexual, queer, intersex and bisexual youth who are marginalised or disadvantaged. The foundation also provides mentoring to young members of the LGBTI community.