4 Me is a support program that embraces the diversity of same sex attracted, gender diverse and questioning young people aged 14 - 18 years, who live, work, study or hang out in the City of Knox.
4 Me provides a safe environment for young people to explore relationships with themselves, others and their community.
'Emerge', a discussion group held each fortnight for young people aged 18-25 years who may also identify as same sex attracted, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, unstraight, unsure, pansexual or gender questioning. Emerge group members are involved in group discussions which may include guest speakers and projects.
Emerge is run in a safe, supportive, confidential environment.
Knox City Council Youth Services has been involved in Midsumma Festival, Carnival, Pride March and IDAHOBIT Days on an annual basis!
The following is a list of booklets and websites that are aimed at parents, family members and friends of young people.
This booklet has been produced by the SSAFE (Same Sex Attracted Friendly Environments) in Schools Project, Family Planning Victoria; funded by the Victorian Premier’s Drug Prevention Council and VicHealth.
Making Sense includes Information for parents, families and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people.
The Making Sense booklet is written primarily for parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender young people who live in Victoria. If you are a friend or other relative, or your child is no longer a young person, or you live outside Victoria, you will still find it helpful. It aims to answer some of your questions, and to help you make sense of some concepts and issues that you may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. It is designed to support you and to help you through the range of emotions you may be feeling.
Download the 'Making Sense' booklet (PDF).
This booklet was produced by the Pride & Diversity Project with funds provided by the Monash School Focused Youth Service.
The booklet was originally conceptualised with young people in mind. However, people from all ages and backgrounds can utilise this booklet and learn about understanding and empathising with a same-sex attracted young person.
Keeping families together is a handbook for families and friends produced by PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbian and Gay people).
Download the 'Keeping Families Together - PLFAG' booklet (PDF).
For more information visit PFLAG Victoria.
The first question often asked after we’re born is “Is it a boy or a girl?” The assumption is that a child will fulfil one of those two distinct categories. But we are not all born ‘standard male’ or ‘standard female’. The reality is that humans are more complex. There are many shades of grey between male and female.
The 'GQ: Gender Questioning' booklet is for people aged 16 to 25 who are questioning their gender - for people who feel like the gender assigned through sex doesn’t fit.
'GQ: Gender Questioning' booklet may assist to help figure out some very confusing stuff.
Download the 'GQ: Gender Questioning' booklet (PDF).