Minus18
Phone Number:
(03) 9660 3900 (same number as ALSO Foundation, ask to be connected to Minus18)
Email:
info@minus18.org.au Website:
Location
Level 8, 225 Bourke Street
Melboune CBD, VIC
3000
Australia
See map: Google Maps
Services:
trans gender/gender-variant services
LGBQ services (lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer or questioning)
teen-specific services
Additional Services:
Offers social events and support for LGBTQ youth, run by youth. Runs events such as drug and alcohol free dance parties, movie nights, speed friendship, LGBTQ youth forums, sex ed Q&A days and more. Also has a moderated online forum to chat to other LGBTQ youth. Staff and volunteers are really friendly and easy to talk to and are extremely conscious of not outing anyone, so if your parents wish to check the event is safe before you go or they ring an emergency contact if something happens, staff won't mention the fact that's it's run for queer youth or mention anything about your orientation.
Do they offer sliding scale/low-cost/no-cost services?:
Yes
Can they provide services in more than one language?:
I don't know
Do they offer free condoms?:
Yes
Is this clinic/provider accessible for people with disabilities?:
Yes Most events are free or cost between $5 and $10. Supplies for safer sex are handed out at dance parties. Most venues are accessible for people with disabilities, however if you contact them before the event they can make certain for you.
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These people do a great job and offer an excellent community for LGBTQ youth and also their straight, but supportive friends. Highly recommended if you live in Melbourne and feel like you're alone in this world. You're not :)
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