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    GV Pride is committed to providing our members & friends with useful resources (available in hard copy, where possible).  Please find below, a list of links/resources (some of which we have copies of).  Please contact us today for your copy.

    ​Looking for an organisation with The Rainbow Tick? Read more here.

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    Switchboard and Rainbow Door
    Switchboard (Vic) Inc. is a volunteer organisation which provides a free, confidential and anonymous telephone counselling, referral and information service for the Victorian and Tasmanian gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) community and its supporters.

    Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, BrotherBoys, SisterGirls) helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and family during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

    Joy FM
    Queer full-time community radio station broadcasting on FM-94.9 in Melbourne, Australia.
     matrix_guild_website Matrix Guild Victoria Inc.Matrix Guild Victoria Inc. promote appropriate care and support for older lesbians. We challenge ageism and oppose discrimination. We provide some accommodation in Victoria for older lesbians who are financially disadvantaged.
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    TESTme provides testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through phone or web cam consultations with a nurse or doctor working at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre.
    pflag.png PFLAG Shepparton
    We are a group of parents, families and friends of gay, lesbian and bisexual people who meet once a month and offer support and friendship to families, particularly parents, and also to members of the GLBTI community who may need support in coming out to their families and friends.
    Uniting Goulburn North East (Uniting Vic.Tas)
    Uniting GNE is a frontline rural support agency, working with marginalised communities of disadvantage in the North-East.
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    Support, education, resources and advocacy in regional victoria around HIV/AIDS, sexual health and hepatitis C.
       
    rainbow.gif Over the Rainbow
    A guide to the law for lesbian, gay and transgender communities in Victoria
    pgllo.gif GLLO (Gay & Lesbian Liason Officer)
    The Gay and Lesbian Liaison mission is to contribute to the creation of mutual trust between police, lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and intersex persons so they have increasing confidence in police through the provision of fair and equitable policing service.
    Manhunt Cares
    Manhunt Cares’ web presence provides practical, relevant health resources and web links for interested Manhunt members and the GLBTQ community at large.
    ppc logo white back Princess Park Clinic Shepparton
    Princess Park Clinic is a family medical practice.  We provide continuing and comprehensive medical care to families and individuals of all ages.  Phone: 03 5821 9655  Address: 172 Welsford Street Shepparton VIC 3630
    Mental Health Safe Space

    Resources that might be useful to anyone that suffers daily from mental illness inc. The Victorian Utility Relief Grant and the National Debt Hotline that puts people in financial hardship in touch with free financial counsellors.

    Based in Echuca? Connect with the Campaspe LGBTIQ+ & Allies group here (housed at the Crossenvale Community House, Ph. 03 5480 3583).

    • Do you regularly look after a family member or friend who is ill or has a disability?

    • Do your caring responsibilities affect your ability to work, study or socialise?

    • Are you looking for some support to make your life easier?

    If you answered yes to any of these questions then the Carer Gateway can help you. When you are a carer, it’s important to take time for yourself to rest and recharge.

    Carer Gateway is the Australian Governments national carer hub providing reliable services, supports and advice specifically for carers.

    Services and supports include carer support & planning, counselling, In Person Peer Support, carer coaching, carer skills courses, and access to emergency & planned respite.

    Carer Gateway is the best place to start to help you navigate the many services and supports available for carers through Federal, State and local government and non-government providers.

    Each caring situation is unique and we encourage you to reach out to the Carer Gateway to help you get the support and skills you need for your caring journey. Carer Gateway offers a national website at www.carergateway.gov.au or you can phone 1800 422 737. Familycare Shepparton are the local provider of Carer Gateway services. I would be pleased to speak with any community groups and can be contacted via email jwatts@familycare.net.au or by calling 5823 7081 for more information.