We work to make Wollongong a welcoming, supportive and inclusive city for everyone, including our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities.
Council runs a range of specific programs for our local LGBTQIA+ communities.
Wollongong Youth Services
Wollongong Youth Services, in partnership with Headspace Wollongong, deliver two programs working with sex, gender and sexuality diverse people to provide support, social opportunities and connectedness:
- Rainbow league is a group for people aged 16-24.
- Q-munity is a group for people aged 12-15.
Wollongong Youth Services also holds events and takes part in awareness campaigns and celebrations throughout the year. These include Wear It Purple Day and IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia).
Wollongong City Libraries
Our libraries hold inclusive events and talks during Pride Month, and at other times throughout the year. Visit the libraries' website to find upcoming events.
Wollongong Living Books
Wollongong Living Books gives people the opportunity to have a conversation with people (the 'books') about their life experiences. Several of the 'books' in this program discuss their lived experience within LGBTQIA+ communities.
Welcome Here project
Wollongong City Libraries and Wollongong Youth Services are proud members of ACON’s Welcome Here project, and are safe spaces for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Other local support services
ACON provides a broad range of support services for LGBTQIA+ people, including HIV prevention and support, sexual and mental health, safety and more. Visit ACON’s website to find local support services and check out their Here For Illawarra guide.
QLife is a national counselling and referral service for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and / or intersex. Visit the QLife website for more information.
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