Community Notices

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Do you have an eye for a bargain? A flair for fashion? Would you like to work in retail in the cosmopolitan heart of Melbourne? If you’ve answered yes to these questions you could be just what ALSO needs to volunteer at the All So Fabulous Op Shop, 259 Smith St, Fitzroy. If you can volunteer for a day, or even a few hours, contact Claude on 9419 2696 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For those with gender issues, the Gender Identity Support Group offers social activities and information for people transitioning or in need of support. For enquiries and further details please phone 0403 974 366 or 0417 100 903.

Got a question about HIV or sexual health? Call Connect Line 1800 038 125 Monday-Friday 10am-6pm for information, support and referrals.

PFLAG

P-Flag is a support group for the family and friends of lesbians and gays. Parents, siblings, friends and loved ones come together to confidentially offer support: the motto is 'Keeping families together'. P-Flag meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Toorak Bowls Club. Visit pflagvictoria.org.au for more information.

POLICE

Victoria Police Gay & Lesbian Liaison Officers are available to assist GLBTI victims of crime. Contact Senior Sergeant Scott Davis on (03) 9247 6944 or 0409 534 154 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SWITCHBOARD -
COUNSELLING

The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard provides free and confidential telephone counselling, information and support for the GLBT community. Please note their new hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6pm-10pm, Wednesday 2pm-10pm, Friday-Sunday 6pm-9pm. Call (03) 9663 2939 or Free call 1800 184 527 (country VIC only).

VIOLENCE

Report violence online through the Anti Violence Project. antiviolence.info or call 0407 664 442. 

For a comprehensive listing of community events go to www.gayandlesbiancalendar.org.au