LGBTQIA+ Youth Action Group
LGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces Project
We are thrilled to present this project which has been shaped by the young people of Hume. Throughout the development of the project a Youth Action Group (YAG) was formed with local LGBTQIA+ young people. The YAG worked with Hume Youth Services and Banksia Gardens Community Services to develop a survey which established what makes young people feel safe.
33 young people participated in the survey which gave insight into the experience and needs of the community. From these insights a checklist was created with the top suggestions to be considered when making a space safe for LGBTQIA+ people. We hope this checklist can inform and guide businesses, services and community agencies, towards creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
The LGBTQIA Safe Spaces Checklist Poster.pdf(PDF, 1MB) was created in consultation with the LGBTQIA+ Youth Action Group, 33 local queer young people and local services.
It is a checklist of actionable items that will help create a safe space for all, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.
Place the poster up in your office or workspace and see how many you’re doing and what more you could do.
Additional Resources
To help with achieving the actions in our checklist we have listed some additional resources that will further your knowledge and assist you in finding the support you need.
Minus 18 is an Australian organisation that support queer young people through creating awareness, visibility, and education. Their website is full of resources, merchandise, events and more!
Visit Minus18 website
The Victorian Pride Centre is the first purpose-built centre for Australia's LGBTIQ+ communities. Visit their website through the link above or visit them at 79-81 Fitzroy Street St Kilda, VIC 3182
Visit Victoria Pride Centre website
Transcend offer non-judgmental, compassionate and evidence-based information and support services to any family member who may have a trans, gender diverse or non-binary child or (trans) young person.
Visit Transcend Australia website
Transgender Victoria is the leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy, training, and resource development in Victoria. They work to achieve justice, equity and inclusive service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends.
Visit Transgender Victoria website
Support Services
Rainbow Door is a free service for all LGBTQIA+ people in Victoria and is open from 10am to 5pm every day
Phone: 1800 729 367
Text: 0480 017 246
Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au
Visit Rainbow Door website
- lifeline 13 11 14
- kids helpline 1800 551 800
- headspace 1800 650 890
Please remember if you are ever in an unsafe situation call 000.
If you have any questions regarding the project, contact Natalie Spear 0407 443 380 or email natalies@hume.vic.gov.au.
This initiative is facilitated in partnership between Hume Youth Services and Banksia Gardens and supported by VicHealth.
Statement of Committment
Hume City Council is a child safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council actively listens to and supports children to be strong, confident and self-determined citizens. Council provides a safe working environment that values child safety, diversity and inclusion for all children aged 0 – 18 and adheres to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation.
For more information view Child Safe Commitment - Hume City Council