Social and/or support groups for Tassie's LGBTI community

Information and contact details.

~ Bi-Tasmania: social and support group for bisexual Tasmanians.

Contact: 0401 054 003.


~ Fruity Bits: Launceston-based LGBTI group that aims to have fun and to build positive attitudes towards gender and sexual diversity

Contact:
through Working It Out North on 03) 6334 4013


~ GLC Inc (Gay and Lesbian Community Centre): Hobart-based Social and Community development group. The GLC regularly hosts events, provides the Gay Information Line and publishes a regular newsletter.

Contact:
PO Box 152 North Hobart 7002 Tas;
glcgeneral@glctas.org; or go to
www.glctas.org


~ Gay Info Line: 24hour 5 minute recorded message service funded by GLC Inc.
Phone 03) 6234 8179


~ Hobart Women's Health Centre: offers same-sex attracted women counselling, support and referrals.

Contact:
Hobart Women's Health Centre
Tel: (03) 6231 3212
Fax: (03) 6236 9449
PO Box 248 North Hobart TAS 7002


~ Q-Soc: Queer Uni students society in Hobart.

Contact:
via 03) 6226 2852; or
Queer.rep@utas.edu.au


~ QueerTas: LBGTI email group which provides an efficient and easily accessible means for GLBTI Tasmanians to promote new and existing events, share ideas; and access info on queer services and support groups, queer news, accommodation, or any other issues that relate to Tassie's queer community.

Contact:
Claire via http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/queertas/ or
queertas-owner@yahoogroups.com.au


~ PFFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays): offers a confidential telephone information and support service for gays, lesbians and/or their family members.

Contact:
Els on 03) 6234 2372 or email pflagtas@yahoo.com.au


~ S.A.F.E. Spirituality And Faith Exploration meet fortnightly for LGBTI people who wish to explore their spirituality, phone Peter 6228 1068 or email safetas@gmail.com


~ Sexual Health Branch: offers counselling, support, referrals and STI testing.

Contact:
Hobart on 03) 6233 2557 or
Launceston on 03) 6336 2216


~ TasCAHRD (Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases) is a community based organisation which aims to reduce the risk and incidence of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases transmission and to support those affected by HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis and Related Diseases.

Contact:
03) 6234 1242 or freecall 9am-5pm 1800 005900; and
http://www.tascahrd.org.au/


~ TasUnity: offers ecumenical support and study group for LGBTI people, their friends, families and supporters.

Contact:
Pat on 03) 6344 2357


~ Taswomania: web-based group for Tasmanian lesbians to share info.

http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/taswomania


~ Transisters: social support group for M2F trans people.

http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/transisters


~ Wellington Wanderers: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Activity Group which organises regular walking/camping trips as well as occasional slide and movie nights.

Contact:
GPO Box 1872 Hobart 7001
wellingtonwanderers@yahoo.com.au


~ WILLOW (Women In Launceston Loving Other Women): Launceston-based social group. WILLOW have regular women's walks and social events.

Contact:
through Trish Working It Out North on 03) 6334 4013


~ Working It Out is Tasmania's peak support body for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities providing information, support and referral for people of all ages who are coming out or exploring their sexuality and gender.

Contact:
email info@workingitout.org.au

South: 03) 6231 1200 (or contact Baden on 0438 346 122), or email south@workingitout.org.au or info@workingitout.org.au

Northwest: 03) 6432 3643 or email northwest@workingitout.org.au

North: 03) 6334 4013 or 0400 581 709, or email north@workingitout.org.au

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