GLBTIQ MULTICULTURAL DIRECTORY
| State | Name | Cultural Identity | Sexual Identities | Contact |
| 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/ |
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Other Resources
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.
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.
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/
More Resources
Please find the Thai translation of the Blueprint for the Provision of Comprehensive Care for Trans People and Trans Communities in Asia and the Pacific.
The AP Blueprint is now available in Chinese, English, Thai and Vietnamese.