LGBTIQ+ young people

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Council provides a range of groups and resources specifically designed to support LGBTIQ+ young people and their families.

Groups

Find out more about the groups designed to support LGBTIQ+ young people and their families.

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The Crocs (for ages 11 to 16)

The Crocs is a fortnightly support program for rainbow young people aged 11 to 16 who live, work, study or hang out in the City of Knox.

In a safe environment, young people who identify as LGBTIQ+, or who are questioning, will be able to explore their relationships with themselves, others and their community.

Emerge (for ages 18 to 25)

Emerge is a fortnightly support group for young people aged 18 to 25 years who may identify as LGBTIQ+ or who are questioning.

In a safe and supportive environment, you will be able to connect with others in the LGBTIQ+ community and discuss things like:

coming out
transitioning
sexual health
friends, family and relationships.

Registrations for Emerge in 2025 are currently closed. If you'd like to join the waitlist, please email [email protected].

More information

If you would like more information on any of these groups, email [email protected] or call our Youth Services team on 9298 8000 and we will get back to you.

Resources

The following is a list of information and resources for LGBTIQ+ young people and their families. You can also find more by visiting our LGBTIQ+ community page.

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Trans@School

The Trans@School guide provides guidance on matters that arise in the school environment.

OMG I'm QTIPOC

The OMG I'm QTIPOC resource is for young queer, trans and/or intersex people of colour and their peers.

It explores the intersectionality of queerness, cultural identity and religion.

Minus 18

Minus 18 is a great website for all things LGBTIQ+ youth related. There are a lot of supportive resources for LGBTIQ+ young people and their families.

Some great articles for parents and carers of LGBTIQ+ young people include:

A guide to coming out for parents, families and friends

A resource from the Rainbow Network for families of young people who have come out/shared their diverse sexuality or gender identity.

A Guide to Coming Out for Parents, Families and Friends [PDF]

Rainbow Network Directory for LGBTIQ+ Young People

Search through Rainbow Network’s directory to connect with LGBTIQA+ groups and services all over Victoria.

Feedback

We encourage you to share any complaints, compliments or suggestions about Knox Youth Services.

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Need help?

Email [email protected] and we will get back to you.

We aim to respond to enquiries within 3 business days.

Or call our Youth Services team on 9298 8000.