While Transgender Victoria is not a counselling service, we recommend these great organisations offering fast support.
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
qlife.org.au
LGBTIQA+ specialist family violence, relationships, suicide prevention and mental health helpline. A service to support all LGBTIQA+ Victorians during and after COVID 19.
rainbowdoor.org.auTGV offers a wide range of services to support transgender, gender diverse and non-binary (TGD) communities, including:
Affirmation Station: A community hub and op shop where TGD people can connect, explore their identity, and access resources.
Peer Navigation: Free and confidential support for those exploring their gender identity.
Events and workshops: Regular gatherings and workshops on topics relevant to TGD communities.
Training and education: Industry-leading training on TGD and general LGBTQIA+ inclusion and awareness
Affirmation Station is a unique community hub and op shop run by TGV. It's a safe and inclusive space where TGD people can connect, find resources, and access social affirmation services such as binder fittings, makeup lessons, and styling sessions.
Peer Navigation is a free and confidential service offered to anyone in Victoria who is exploring their gender identity. You can make an appointment online by clicking here.
We offer a variety of training programs for individuals, organisations, and workplaces on topics such as TGD awareness, creating inclusive environments, and supporting TGD employees or clients. We are also able to do this for the wider LGBTQIA+ community.
Read more about our training here or contact us using this form.
You can make a donation online through our website here or by contacting us directly. We appreciate any support you can provide to help us continue our work.
Yes. Transgender Victoria has DGR status and all donations above $2 are tax deductible.
Yes, our Peer Navigators are able to point you in the direction of trans-friendly services. You can also visit this trans-friendly directory.
We welcome volunteers who are passionate about supporting TGD communities. You can find information about how to become a volunteer here.
Unfortunately we receive a large number of requests to either share or participate in surveys. It is not currently in our funded remit or capacity to engage in them all. We suggest promoting your study/survey in Facebook groups or Reddit threads such as r/Transgenderau.
We offer consultancy on survey development, and best practices for inclusive data collection via our Education team. Please use the contact form if this is of interest.
TGV has a comprehensive resource library on our website with information on a wide range of topics relevant to TGD communities.
