IMMEDIATE CRISIS SUPPORT
Available 24/7 for urgent help
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
- Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
- Text: 0477 13 11 14
- Online chat available on website
- QLife: 1800 184 527 (LGBTI peer support)
- Website: https://qlife.org.au/
- Hours: 3pm to midnight every day
- Webchat available
- Anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (for children and young people under 25)
- Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
General Mental Health Support
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 support)
- Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
- Online chat available
- Specific LGBTIQ+ mental health resources
- headspace: 1800 650 890 (youth mental health, ages 12-25)
- Website: https://headspace.org.au/
- Hours: 9am-1am AEDT every day
- Online chat and email support available
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7 support for those at risk)
Specialized Support
- Black Dog Institute: Mental health and depression resources
- MindSpot: 1800 61 44 34 (online assessment and treatment)
- Website: https://www.mindspot.org.au/
LGBTQ+-SPECIFIC HEALTHCARE 🏥
Queensland Health Services
- Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (formerly QuAC)
- Website: https://www.qc.org.au/
- Community led health and wellbeing service for 35+ years
- QCGP+ inclusive general practice in Brisbane
General Health
- Equinox Gender Diverse Health Centre (Brisbane)
- Specialized healthcare for gender diverse people
- Northside Clinic: LGBTQ+-friendly medical services
- Website: https://www.northsideclinic.net.au/
LEGAL SUPPORT & ADVOCACY
Queensland Legal Resources
- Queensland Human Rights Commission: 1300 130 670
- Website: https://www.qhrc.qld.gov.au/
- Handles discrimination and sexual harassment complaints
- Legal Aid Queensland: LGBTQ+ legal support
- Website: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/
National Advocacy
- Australian Human Rights Commission
- Website: https://humanrights.gov.au/
- Federal discrimination support
- Equality Australia: National LGBTQ+ advocacy
- Website: https://equalityaustralia.org.au/
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Family Support Organizations
- PFLAG+ Australia: Support for families and friends
- Website: https://pflagaustralia.org.au/
- PFLAG+ Brisbane local group available
- Website: https://www.pflagbrisbane.org.au/
- Rainbow Families: Support for LGBTQ+ parents and families
- Website: https://www.rainbowfamilies.org.au/
Community Organizations
- Brisbane Pride: Annual festival and year-round programs
- Website: https://www.brisbanepride.org.au/
- Queensland’s largest LGBTIQA+ event
EDUCATION & INFORMATION
Youth Resources
- Minus18: Youth programs and school support
- Website: https://www.minus18.org.au/
- Safe Schools Coalition Australia
Research & Information
- Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS)
- Website: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs
- The Kirby Institute: Sexual health research
- Website: https://www.kirby.unsw.edu.au/
WORKPLACE SUPPORT
Workplace Equality
- Pride in Diversity: Workplace inclusion programs
- Website: https://www.prideindiversity.com.au/
- Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)
- Fair Work Australia: Workplace discrimination support
- Website: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/
CULTURAL & SPIRITUAL SUPPORT
Faith-Based Support
- Acceptance: Christian LGBTI support
- Website: https://www.acceptance.org.au/
- Uniting Church Australia: LGBTQ+-affirming denomination
- Website: https://uniting.church/
Multicultural Support
- Diverse Voices: Multicultural LGBTI community support (Queensland)
- Part of QLife services
HOUSING & EMERGENCY SUPPORT
Emergency Accommodation
- Brisbane Youth Service: Crisis accommodation
- Phone: (07) 3620 2400
- Centacare Brisbane: Emergency housing support
HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE LIST
In Crisis or Emergency:
- Life-threatening emergency: Call 000
- Mental health crisis: Call Lifeline 13 11 14
- LGBTQ+ specific crisis: Call QLife 1800 184 527
For Ongoing Support:
- Use the category that best matches your needs
- Most services are free and confidential
- You don’t need referrals for most support services
- Many services offer multiple contact methods (phone, chat, email)
Last updated: May 2025 If you notice any broken links or outdated information, please contact us.