Community Notices

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ALSO FABULOUS

Do you have an eye for a bargain? Do you have 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 ALSO Fabulous Op Shop at 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  

ANGER ISSUES

Do people around you make you angry and frustrated? Do you hurt people you care about? Finding it hard to express your feelings without exploding? Feeling anxious and confused about your behaviour? The VAC/GMHC runs a group for gay and bisexual men, called ReVisioning, where you can learn about breaking patterns of controlling and abusive behaviours. Due to start mid -late July, we’re looking for participants now. For more information call 9865 6700 from 2-4pm Mon-Fri and ask to speak to the duty worker, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

COME OUT TO PLAY SURVEY

Victoria University and Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria invite you to be part of an online survey about the experiences of GLBT participation in sport within Victoria. We want to hear from those who play, officiate, coach, administrate and support sport, as well as those who do not play. This is the first survey of its kind in Australia. For more information and to fill out the survey visit www.comeout2play.net

GAY SHAME STUDY

Gay men (18+ years) required to participate in research investigating links between shame, embarrassment and well-being. Participation involves 2 x 1 hour, one on one interviews conducted at La Trobe University in the City. Confidentiality and anonymity assured. To participate please call Adam on 0437 755 580, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GENDER - TRANS ISSUES

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.

HIV/SEXUAL HEALTH

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

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Narcotics Anonymous. Have you got a problem with drugs? We can help. Come to our meetings or visit www.naoz.org.au. For information please call (03) 9525 2833.

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 Freecall 1800 184 527 (country VIC only).

VIOLENCE

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