Many people have trouble comming to grips with their sexuality, and others get involved in drugs and prostitution. So here is a list of support gorups located throughout Brisbane. Some of then are Australia wide numbers, so if you need to don't hesitate to ring one.

These are only a few of the support groups here in Brisbane. As I find more I will add then to the list.

Queensland Aids Council (QUAC)

Providing education, support and advocacy.
Brisbane - (07) 3844 1990 Australia wide - 1800 177 434 Email - quac@rainbow.net.au

Gold Coast - (07) 5538 8922
Sunshine Coast - (07) 5441 1222
Townsville - (07) 4721 1384
Cairns - (07) 4051 1028

For Men

Gayline

Telephone councelling and information for men
Brisbane - (07) 3891 7377 Freecall - 1800 249 377

Men Affected by Rape & Sexual Abuse (MARS)

Personally recommended

A safe councelling group for men of all sexualities.
Brisbane - Wendall - (07) 3844 9599

Mature Age Men (M.A.M)

Social club for mature age men, providing a safe environment and contact with guys who enjoy company.

PO Box 2011
Windsor 4030

M.E.N. (Males enjoying Nudism)

Nude weekends away.

Contact Jeff Morgan
PO Box 368
Mt Gravatt 4122

For Women

OWLS

Group for lesbians 35 and older.
Social gatherings, dances, and newsletters.

PO Box 10106
Adelaide Street Brisbane 4000

Lesbianline

Telephone councelling information 7pm - 10pm
Brisbane - (07) 3891 7388 Freecall - 1800 249 377

For Youth

Blyss

(Also know as toehold)

Support group for young people wanting to understand and explore their sexuality.

C/- PO Box 5500
West End 4101
Phone - 0412 036 736

Young People's Health

Health assessment and referral, counselling and health promotion for young people aged 12-24 years.

Phone - (07)3817 2394

Mixed Australia Transgender Support Association

Help line, Centrelink, name changes, Doctor's referral, regular social nights.

Brisbane - (07) 3254 0832

Gay and Lesbian Alcoholics

Phone Shawn (07) 3281 3493
Phone Leanne (07) 3357 5661

Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association (GLWA)

PO Box 1078
Fortitude Valley 4006
Visit their homepage

Australian Bisexual Network

Support for people comming to grips with their sexuality.

Phone - Brisbane (07) 3857 2500 Freecall - 1800 653 223 Email - ausbinet@rainbow.net.au
Visit their homepage

GLADS (Gay and Lesbian Alcohol/Drug Support Group)

Meets Wednesdays 8pm - 9.30pm

38 Gladstone Road
Highgate Hill

GLBT Anti Viloence Council

For homophobic violence and violence within same sex relationships, information and referrals

Phone - (07) 3891 9911


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