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  • Visibly Queensland | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Explore QC's Visibly Queensland initiative, aimed at enhancing visibility and support for the LGBTI community across the state. Learn about our programs, events, and how you can get involved in creating a more inclusive and visible Queensland for all. Visibly Queensland Be seen. Be heard. Be a part of shaping a future for our LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy Communities here in Queensland. Our communities are amazing. We are visible, we are proud, we are here. Over the past few months we have travelled around the sate asking what matters to people. What do our LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people want and need in order to live their most authentic and safe lives? You told us, and we are sharing it back with you. Over the coming weeks we will be sharing data back to you in ways that are useful to you. Please re-visit to see all of the words and images that have been generously shared, transposed and captured on to beautiful infographics. If you have any questions or need assistance please get in touch with us at info@qc.org.au or call (07) 3017 1777 . Visibly Queensland Consultations Find out what our LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities are telling us from each of our consultations. Brisbane Find out what our communities in Meanjin/Brisbane told us matters to them. View Profile Sunshine Coast Find out what our communities in Gubbi Gubbi/Sunshine Coast told us matters to them. View Profile Townsville Find out what our communities in Townsville and Charters Towers told us matters to them. View Profile Cairns Find out what our communities in Gimuy/Cairns told us matters to them. View Profile Toowoomba Find out what our communities in Toowoomba told us matters to them. View Profile

  • Mental Health Services | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Discover QC's mental health services dedicated to supporting the LGBTI community in Queensland. Learn about our counselling, therapy, and support programs aimed at promoting mental wellbeing and resilience. At QC, we provide inclusive, compassionate mental health support designed specifically for our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTIQ+SB) communities. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies tailored to meet individual needs. We are committed to walking alongside you, our LGBTIQ+SB communities and navigating mental health care and well beings, guided by our values, transparency, innovation, respect and collaboration. Mental Health Services Currently in Meanjin Brisbane, our mental health team provides a range of therapeutic approaches to support your journey, including: Trauma-Informed Care Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) (experienced clinicians, though currently not running groups). Available Programs & Services  We offer mental health services under various programs and funding options to ensure they are accessible to all who need them:  Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Initiative and Counselling under NDIS Our services are accessible under the Better Access to Mental Health Initiative and are eligible for a Medicare rebate for folk who have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP. We also offer services funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for folk with an NDIS plan that is plan managed and includes funding for therapeutic supports. BMind LGBTIQ+ Program and the Regional Suicide Prevention Program (RSPP) Through funding from Brisbane North PHN, eligible community members can access up to 12 free counselling sessions without the need for a GP referral. This service supports LGBTIQ+ individuals who live, work, or play in the Brisbane North catchment area.  Eligibility Criteria for BMind:   18 years or older (people under 18 may also be referred under BMind and will then be referred to our partner organisation Open Doors Youth Service for BMind counselling Part of our LGBTIQ+SB community  Hold a concession card  Not currently accessing NDIS  Eligibility Criteria for Suicide Prevention:   As above; and Currently experiencing suicidal ideation and/or have recently been hospitalised in relation to suicidality and/or are impacted by the suicidality or loss by suicide of someone they know Important Information  Our BMind and RSPP services aim to offer short-term, accessible mental health support, with some programs providing up to 12 sessions per individual. Eligibility criteria and funding details vary by program, and we encourage potential clients to review these requirements to ensure our services meet their needs.  Events with the Mental Health Team in Meanjin Brisbane ART THERAPY Do you want to explore your creativity and connect with our LGBTIQ+ communities? Join art therapist Mikarla Teague for beginner-friendly guided art, light conversation and a safe group space. View Event TABLE TOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES (TTRPG) Join a welcoming group of like-minded individuals to embark on an exciting Table Top Role Playing Game (TTRPG) adventure with The Dark Crystal. View Event CRAFT N’ CRUNCH Join us for a relaxed and welcoming space where our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTIQ+SB) communities can come together, connect, and create! View Event What We Offer

  • Health Alerts | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Stay informed with QC's Health Alerts, providing timely updates and important information on health issues affecting the LGBTI community in Queensland. Learn about current health warnings, preventive measures, and how to stay safe and healthy. Health Alerts QC was founded out of advocacy for our LGBTIQ+ communities, by our communities for health and justice. We continue that space in many ways, and accessing health care, staying informed and working together to respond is uniquely strong for our LGBTIQ+ communities. Please visit this page for health alerts for our communities as they arise. We continue to help strengthen our communities by staying informed about their health. MPOX Since May 2024, there have been multiple cases of locally acquired Mpox detected in Queensland and interstate. More Information

  • Work with Us | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Explore career opportunities and work with QC to support the health and wellbeing of the LGBTI community in Queensland. Learn about current job openings, our work culture, and how to join our dedicated team. Work with Us Intake/Drop-In Worker – Gayawur Rainbow (Identified Role) Please check back in for future job vacancies and opportunities. QC began as a volunteer-run, community organisation as a response to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s. In 2004 we expanded our focus to include the health and wellbeing of all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Queenslanders, and in 2013 included Intersex Queenslanders. We now cover all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities. We need volunteers to work in a range of areas, from outreach to gay venues, health promotion at LGBTI events, graphic design, fundraising and visiting older LGBTI people (and even some gardening at our Cairns office!). No matter where you live throughout our vast state of Queensland, we may have volunteering opportunities available. Read and fill in the Volunteer Registration Form online, to express your interest. By pressing submit you agree to all conditions on the form. You will be contacted and advised that your details have been registered, and provided more information regarding your chosen area for volunteering. Click the button below to sign up as a volunteer. Become a Volunteer We look forward to working with you! - Your team at QC Position: Intake/Drop-In Worker – Gayawur Rainbow (Identified Role) Location: Nambour, Sunshine Coast QLD (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time | $83,160.48 per year + super + salary sacrifice The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC), in partnership with 2Spirits, is seeking an Intake/Drop-In Worker to support LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community members through the Gayawur Rainbow program. As the first point of contact, this role will provide intake, drop-in and phone-based support, helping people access services, navigate social determinants of health, and connect with resources that promote wellbeing and inclusion. The role creates safe, affirming spaces, advocate for community needs, and contribute to community engagement activities across Queensland. This role is ideal for someone passionate about peer support, community wellbeing and empowering LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people to thrive. Note: This is an identified position and is a genuine occupational requirement under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are members of LGBTIQA+ communities. Applications close: COB 21 August 2026 How to Apply For more information and to apply, please click here . Site Administration Officer Position: Site Administration Officer (0.4 FTE) Location: Gimuy Cairns, Far North QLD Employment Type: Part-time (0.4 FTE) | $37.65 per hour + super + salary sacrifice The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC), in partnership with 2Spirits, is seeking a Site Administration Officer to support the day-to-day operations of its Cairns office and statewide activities. Working within the Statewide Operations Team, you will provide administrative support, coordinate volunteers, manage bookings and office resources, assist with site maintenance, and help ensure the smooth delivery of programs, events and services that benefit LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities across Queensland. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, community-minded, and passionate about creating welcoming and inclusive spaces while supporting the operational backbone of a values-driven organisation. Note: This is an identified position and is a genuine occupational requirement under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Applicants must be members of LGBTIQA+ communities. Applications close: COB 04 September 2026 How to Apply For more information and to apply, please click here . Intake/Drop-In Worker (Gimuy Cairns) Position: Intake/Drop-In Worker Location: Cairns & Far North QLD Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $81,009.76 per year + super + salary sacrifice Start Date: Immediate Applications Close: Close: 31 October 2025 Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development) We are seeking an Intake/Drop-In Worker to join the Gayawur Rainbow: Affirming Care for LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy Well Beings initiative. This pivotal role involves managing intake processes and delivering support within both drop-in spaces and through a phone line, addressing the holistic well-being needs of LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities across Queensland. The successful candidate will ensure every individual receives respectful, affirming care, while actively connecting them with resources that address broader social determinants of health. This position celebrates the heroic contributions of Intake/Drop-In Workers in providing compassionate, holistic care. Genuine Occupational Requirement This role will also provide support to our 2Spirits Team across the state to ensure that the team are connected and supported in ways that are led by Culture. To this end, this role is an identified role in that it is a Genuine occupational requirement that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and a member of LGBTIQA+ Communities. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Further, through this role, the person will perform duties that benefit the members of a group of people with an attribute whose welfare the act was designed if the purpose of the act is not inconsistent with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Welfare measure exemption (section 104). How to Apply For more information and to apply, please click here . Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria to Evie Ryder at eryder@qc.org.au by 31 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please use the contact email provided. 2Spirits Projects Lead (Identified) Position: Projects Lead Location: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $107,583.68 – $112,456.47 + salary sacrifice Start Date: Immediate Indigenous & Multicultural Services (Community Services & Development) We are seeking a Programs Lead (Identified) to join 2Spirits. This pivotal role coordinates and supports programs, projects, and events that improve outcomes for First Nations Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTIQA+SB) communities across Queensland. You’ll provide operational leadership for the 2Spirits suite of programs, strengthening sustainability, capacity, and capability to deliver culturally safe, community-led services. The successful candidate will ensure every individual receives respectful, affirming care while connecting people to resources that address broader social determinants of health. You will champion health promotion, including Blood Borne Virus (BBV) and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention, sector development and reform, policy and advocacy, and continuous quality improvement, embedding Elders’ guidance, cultural protocols, and First Nations worldviews at the centre of our work. Genuine Occupational Requirement This role will also provide support to our 2Spirits Team across the state to ensure that the team are connected and supported in ways that are led by Culture. To this end, this role is an identified role in that it is a Genuine occupational requirement that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and a member of LGBTIQA+SB Communities. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Further, through this role, the person will perform duties that benefit the members of a group of people with an attribute whose welfare the act was designed if the purpose of the act is not inconsistent with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Welfare measure exemption (section 104). How to Apply For more information and to apply, please click here . Intake/Drop-In Worker, Naamba Sunshine Coast (Identified) Position: Intake/Drop-In Worker Location: Nambour, Sunshine Coast Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $81,009.76 per year + super + salary sacrifice Start Date: Immediate Applications Close: 21 November 2025 Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development) As an integral part of Gayawur Rainbow: Affirming Care for LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy Well Beings, the Intake/Drop-In Worker plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive support and navigating social determinants of health for LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities across Queensland. This role involves managing intake processes and delivering support within both drop-in spaces and through the phone line, combining the strengths of both modes to address holistic well-being needs. The Intake/Drop-In Worker will ensure that every individual receives respectful, affirming care, while also connecting them with resources that address broader social determinants affecting their health. Genuine occupational requirement To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and a member of LGBTIQA+ Communities. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Further, Welfare measure exemption (section 104) Through this role, the person will perform duties that benefit the members of a group of people with an attribute whose welfare the act was designed if the purpose of the act is not inconsistent with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. How to Apply For more information and to apply, please click here . Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria to Rochelle Byrne at RByrne@qc.org.au by 21 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please use the contact email provided. Site Administration Officer (Toowoomba) Position: Site Administration Officer Location: Toowoomba QLD Employment Type: Part-time Salary: $36.91 per hour + super + salary sacrifice Start Date: Immediate Applications Close: 9 September 2025 Administrative Assistants (Administration & Office Support) QC are seeking an Administration Officer working within our Statewide Operations Team. This role is responsible for site administration of our Toowoomba premises, volunteer coordination, and providing support for events and programs which contribute to better outcomes for our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities in Queensland. This role will also provide support to our 2Spirits Team across the state to ensure that the team are connected and supported in ways that are led by Culture. To this end, this role is an identified role in that it is a Genuine occupational requirement that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and a member of LGBTIQA+ Communities. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Further, through this role, the person will perform duties that benefit the members of a group of people with an attribute whose welfare the act was designed if the purpose of the act is not inconsistent with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Welfare measure exemption (section 104) For more information and to apply, please click here . Please submit your current resume and cover letter addressing the the role requirements to to Mel Guy, Executive Officer for Operations, at mguy@qc.org.au by COB 9th September 2025. If you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding this role, please email our Executive Officer for Operations, Mel Guy at mguy@qc.org.au .

  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Discover QC's commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people within the LGBTI community. Learn about our dedicated programs and resources. A future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people are valued and feel included in broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities.   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have the capacity to respond effectively, strategically and sensitively to issues relating to health and wellbeing, HIV/AIDS, people living with HIV (PLHIV), alcohol and other drugs, youth and ageing relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people.   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals have the capacity and knowledge to make informed health, wellbeing and lifestyle choices. Organisations offer access to culturally appropriate and accessible services through environments free of discrimination and stigma. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People We are committed to helping every member of our diverse communities feel safe, valued, represented and supported. 2Spirits is committed to developing pathways to walk and work together in partnership with agencies to grow health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people across Queensland. 2Spirits is now it’s own organisation, 2Spirits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation. For more you can visit www.2spirits.org.au 2Spirits promotes community awareness initiatives through yarning circles, workshops, outreach, resources and campaigns/ 2Spirits delivers professional development to professionals and community members to develop their knowledge of Key Concepts and Terminologies and to develop their capacity to understand the complexities of Culture, Gender Identities and Sexuality. 2Spirits offers an Inclusive Services Training Package for professionals to improve their ability to appropriately support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people. 2Spirits also conducts Elders Forums in remote, rural and regional communities to inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of the impacts of homophobia and discrimination, sexually transmissible infections (STI’s) & blood-borne viruses (BBV’s) and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people and how they can support community-based awareness and education. 2Spirits conducts community forums across the state to develop rapport and partnerships with community stakeholders and services to work in collaboration to promote community awareness of health and wellbeing, sexuality, gender identities, inclusion and acceptance. Our peer education aims to provide a cultural and safe network for all ages to promote access to health and wellbeing education, resources and support. 2Spirits offers consultancy to NGOs, government and non-government agencies to adopt cultural identities, gender identities and sexuality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people as core elements of frameworks and policies. Vision Statement Mission Statement 2Spirits Yarns Heal Yarns Heal is a suicide prevention campaign for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community; it's about sharing our stories and reaching out to our loved ones and Community Cultural Connectors when times are tough. Yarns Heal will help us learn how to support one another better and aims to strengthen our peer support systems so we can access help in culturally safe ways that nurture cultural healing, love and hope. info@yarnsheal.org.au Yarns Heal Website Support IndigiLez Womens Leadership and Support Group (Meanjin, Brisbane) indigilezwomen@gmail.com View Instagram Profile For more information contact: (07) 3017 1777 Free Call 1800 177 434 2Spirits@qc.org.au Yarns Heal Yarns Heal is a suicide prevention campaign for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community; it's about sharing our stories and reaching out to our loved ones and Community Cultural Connectors when times are tough. Yarns Heal will help us learn how to support one another better and aims to strengthen our peer support systems so we can access help in culturally safe ways that nurture cultural healing, love and hope. info@yarnsheal.com.au Yarns Heal Website Support & Referrals One-on-one support. Referrals to appropriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy services. Links and referrals to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy peer support groups. Provide advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people.

  • Corporate Member | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Join QC as a Corporate Member and demonstrate your organization's commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of the LGBTI community in Queensland. Learn about the benefits of corporate membership and how your organization can make a meaningful impact through partnership with QC. Become a Corporate Member of QC We invite you, or someone you may know who might be interested, to become a valued member of the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC). We have been a home for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy Queenslanders for over 40 years.

  • Suicide Prevention | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Learn about QC's suicide prevention services aimed at supporting the LGBTI community in Queensland. Discover our programs and resources dedicated to promoting mental health and preventing suicide. Suicide Prevention Yarns Heal Yarns Heal is a suicide prevention campaign for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community; it's about sharing our stories and reaching out to our loved ones and Community Cultural Connectors when times are tough. Yarns Heal will help us learn how to support one another better and aims to strengthen our peer support systems so we can access help in culturally safe ways that nurture cultural healing, love and hope. info@yarnsheal.org.au Yarns Heal Website Additional Support Remember, if you or anyone you know is feeling distress at any time, there are some helpful contacts listed below for you: 13 YARN (13 92 76) 24/7 national crisis line support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Call 13 YARN Visit Website QLife 3pm to 9pm, 7 days a week Call 1800 184 527 Web Chat Lifeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 13 11 14 Text 0477 131 114 Web Chat Kids Helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 1800 551 800 Visit Website Beyond Blue 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 1300 224 636 Visit Website

  • Strategic Plan | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Explore our Strategic Plan outlining goals, initiatives, and actions to drive growth, innovation and impact over the next five years. Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Downloads

  • 2Spirits | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Explore QC's 2Spirits program, dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTI people. Learn about our culturally appropriate services, advocacy, and community initiatives in Queensland. 2Spirits Vision Statement A future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people are valued and feel included in broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities.   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have the capacity to respond effectively, strategically and sensitively to issues relating to health and wellbeing, HIV/AIDS, people living with HIV (PLHIV), alcohol and other drugs, youth and ageing relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people.   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals have the capacity and knowledge to make informed health, wellbeing and lifestyle choices. Organisations offer access to culturally appropriate and accessible services through environments free of discrimination and stigma. Mission Statement We are committed to helping every member of our diverse communities feel safe, valued, represented and supported. 2Spirits is committed to developing pathways to walk and work together in partnership with agencies to grow health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people across Queensland. 2Spirits 2Spirits is now it’s own organisation, 2Spirits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation. Our partnership with them remains valuable and paramount to who we are. For more you can visit www.2spirits.org.au 2Spirits promotes community awareness initiatives through yarning circles, workshops, outreach, resources and campaigns. 2Spirits delivers professional development to professionals and community members to develop their knowledge of Key Concepts and Terminologies and to develop their capacity to understand the complexities of Culture, Gender Identities and Sexuality. 2Spirits offers an Inclusive Services Training Package for professionals to improve their ability to appropriately support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people. 2Spirits also conducts Elders Forums in remote, rural and regional communities to inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of the impacts of homophobia and discrimination, sexually transmissible infections (STI’s) & blood-borne viruses (BBV’s) and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people and how they can support community-based awareness and education. 2Spirits conducts community forums across the state to develop rapport and partnerships with community stakeholders and services to work in collaboration to promote community awareness of health and wellbeing, sexuality, gender identities, inclusion and acceptance. Our peer education aims to provide a cultural and safe network for all ages to promote access to health and wellbeing education, resources and support. 2Spirits offers consultancy to NGOs, government and non-government agencies to adopt cultural identities, gender identities and sexuality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people as core elements of frameworks and policies. Yarns Heal Yarns Heal is a suicide prevention campaign for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community; it's about sharing our stories and reaching out to our loved ones and Community Cultural Connectors when times are tough. Yarns Heal will help us learn how to support one another better and aims to strengthen our peer support systems so we can access help in culturally safe ways that nurture cultural healing, love and hope. info@yarnsheal.org.au Yarns Heal Website Support IndigiLez Womens Leadership and Support Group (Meanjin, Brisbane) indigilezwomen@gmail.com View Facebook Page For more information contact: (07) 3017 1777 Free Call 1800 177 434 2Spirits@qc.org.au Yarns Heal Yarns Heal is a suicide prevention campaign for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community; it's about sharing our stories and reaching out to our loved ones and Community Cultural Connectors when times are tough. Yarns Heal will help us learn how to support one another better and aims to strengthen our peer support systems so we can access help in culturally safe ways that nurture cultural healing, love and hope. info@yarnsheal.com.au Yarns Heal Website Support & Referrals One-on-one support. Referrals to appropriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy services. Links and referrals to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy peer support groups. Provide advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ Sistergirl and Brotherboy people.

  • STI Prevention | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Discover effective ways to prevent STIs and HIV, including safer sex methods and regular check-ups. Learn more about prevention options and access free safe sex supplies. STI Prevention Please select below to learn more about STI prevention and our free safe sex supplies program, Wrapped 'N Ready. Let’s Treat Syphilis Mpox Our Health Matters U=U (Treatment as Prevention) Wrapped 'N Ready Safe Sex Supplies Prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV can come in many forms, and the ways we can protect ourselves are increasing. When used correctly and consistently, safer sex methods (with lots of water-based lube) continue to provide effective protection against HIV and most STIs. Explore additional ways to prevent HIV and other STIs by clicking the boxes below. Remember, STIs do happen, so regular three (3) monthly STI check-ups are recommended (even if using safer sex methods every time). Let’s Treat Syphilis Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Treponema Pallidum and is spread through oral, anal, and genital contact. QC and Queensland Positive People (QPP) have worked together to create campaigns and a website. For more information, please visit the Let's Treat Syphilis website . Let's Treat Syphilis Website Mpox Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people. More Information Our Health Matters Our Health Matters, launched in 2023, is created by and owned by our Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary communities and people in Queensland to champion health priorities and support, inform and support TGDNB folks right across Queensland. It's important to take control of your own sexual health. Our Health Matters aims to support people within the Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary communities and those making their own way through the world. We acknowledge that it may not be relatable for all folk, and we apologise if it isn’t for you. Our Health Matters Website U=U (Treatment as Prevention) People who take HIV medication & have an undetectable viral load* for at least six months, can’t pass on HIV to their sexual partners. More Information Wrapped 'N Ready Safe Sex Supplies QC has a condom program called Wrapped 'N Ready (or wnr), which allows individuals and organisations in Queensland to order condoms and dental dams online. More Information Shigella Shigella (Shigellosis) is a common diarrhoeal disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Gay, Bi men and any men who have sex with men are at greater risk of getting Shigella. More Information

  • Body Doubling & Co-Working for Life Admin | QC

    Back to All Events Body Doubling & Co-Working for Life Admin Monday 31 August 2026 2pm - 4pm Join us to tackle your life admin tasks - forms, emails, bills, phone calls - in a shared co-working space alongside others. Using body doubling, this session offers a supportive way to stay focused and motivated, with the presence of others helping you start and finish tasks you might otherwise put off. A drop-in worker will be there to provide encouragement and accountability. Places are limited, so it’s first in, first served. Reserve a spot Previous Item Next Item

  • Wrapped 'N Ready | QC - Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

    Wrapped 'N Ready offers free condoms and dental dams in Queensland. Order online, promote safe sex, and arrange bulk orders for events. Funded by Queensland Health. Wrapped 'N Ready QC has a condom program called Wrapped 'N Ready (or wnr), which allows individuals and organisations in Queensland to order condoms and dams online. Our free Wrapped 'N Ready condoms are available in a bigger and regular fit with water-based lubrication sachets. Dams are also available. Organisations wishing to order bulk resources and supplies for an event are invited to email wnr@qc.org.au . Please allow up to 5–6 weeks, plus postage time. Condom packs and dams are ONLY available to individuals or organisations/services within the state of QUEENSLAND. Consistent use of condoms and water-based lubrication is the most effective way to reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Despite consistent use of condoms and water-based lubricant, it is still possible to acquire an STI, so regular STI testing is recommended. Queensland Health funds the Wrapped 'N Ready program, so it requires some age and self-identifying gender information to be able to analyse who is utilising the free condom program for the purposes of reporting, including for the use of the funds and requests for future funding. For more on our privacy and feedback, please click here . Please use the Wrapped 'N Ready program for legitimate purposes and consider the impacts of cyber bullying and abuse. Under Australian law, the use of a telecommunication service to menace or harass may be a criminal offence. Wrapped 'N Ready Order Form Wrapped 'N Ready has wrapped up for 2024, we’ll be back online on Monday 6th January 2025. Due to a large number of Wrapped ’N Ready orders, the anticipated processing time is approximately 5-6 weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Name * * Missing Field Street Number & Street: * Missing Field * Missing Field Suburb * Email * * Missing Field State * QLD Other * Missing Field * Missing Field Get Code Post Code * Verified! * Missing Field Verify * Missing Field Order Details Are you an individual or Organisation? * Individual Organisation * Missing Field Verification Code * Street Number & Street * Individual Order Form Do you identify as? * Male Female Sistergirl Brotherboy Trans Gender Diverse Non-Binary Prefer not to say Other * Missing Field Age * 16 & Under 17-18 19-25 26-34 35-44 45+ * Missing Field What would you like to order? (Packs) * * Missing Field Options: Latex Bigger Fit Condoms (56mm girth) - 5 (includes x2 condoms & x2 lube sachets) Latex Regular Fit Condoms (53mm girth) - 5 (includes x2 condoms & x2 lube sachets) Latex Oral Dam (Sheet size 25 x 15cm) - 3 (A thin sheet of latex used as a barrier during oral sex to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by creating a barrier between the mouth and the partner's genitals or bum) All Mobs Safe Sex Packs - 5 (x1 glove, x1 regular fit condom, x1 lube sachet, x1 latex oral dam) How did you hear about Wrapped 'N Ready? * Google/Internet Search Word of Mouth Stop The Rise Lets Treat Syphilis Our Health Matters Other * Missing Field Organisation Order Form Organisation Name * * Missing Field Latex Bigger fit condoms (56mm girth) (Packs - includes x2 condoms & x2 lube sachets) 10 25 * Missing Field Latex Regular Fit Condoms (53mm girth) (Packs - includes x2 condoms & x2 lube sachets) 10 25 * Missing Field Latex Oral Dam (Sheet size 25 x 15cm) (Packs) (A thin sheet of latex used as a barrier during oral sex to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by creating a barrier between the mouth and the partner's genitals or bum) 5 10 * Missing Field All Mobs Safe Sex Packs (x1 glove, x1 regular fit condom, x1 lube sachet, x1 latex oral dam) 5 10 * Missing Field What communities do you work with? * Options: Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) University Youth Other * Missing Field How would you like to receive your order? * Free postal delivery Pick Up (Brisbane Only) * Missing Field How did you hear about Wrapped 'N Ready? * Google/Internet Search Word of Mouth Stop The Rise Lets Treat Syphilis Our Health Matters Other * Missing Field Click Get Code below to verify your email and finalise your order. Email * * Missing Field Get Code Verification Code * Verified! * Missing Field Verify Please use the Wrapped N Ready program for legitimate purposes and consider the impacts of cyber bullying and abuse. Under Australian law, the use of a telecommunication service to menace or harass may be a criminal offence. We use secure partners like MailerSend to verify your email. Data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Procedure. Please agree to the following to proceed with your order. * Options: I am using my own email address I am ordering Wrapped N Ready safer sex supplies for myself and not on behalf of another person. The delivery address provided is legitimate and within the state of Queensland I understand there are quantity restrictions and am placing only one order I understand that I will be contacted on the email provided to confirm my order * You must agree to all terms to proceed. Please agree to the following to proceed with your order. * Options: I am ordering Wrapped 'N Ready safer sex supplies for the purpose of providing safer sex supplies to my organisation. I am ordering from my organisational email address The delivery address provided is legitimate and within the state of Queensland I understand there are quantity restrictions and am placing only one order I understand that I will be contacted on the email provided to confirm my order * You must agree to all terms to proceed. Submit * You must verify your email to submit. Success! Name* Email* Street Number & Street* Suburb* State* QLD Other Postcode* Order Details Are you an individual or Organisation?* Individual Organisation Please use the Wrapped 'N Ready program for legitimate purposes and consider the impacts of cyber bullying and abuse. Under Australian law, the use of a telecommunication service to menace or harass may be a criminal offence. Submit Wrapped 'N Ready has wrapped up for 2024, we’ll be back online on Monday 6th January 2025.

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