This page has contact information for wellbeing and support and legal services.
Wellbeing and support services
We understand that it may be distressing to recall past events during the application process. We encourage anyone affected to access advice and support.
- For free, confidential in-person support sessions for individuals and their family/friends regarding sexuality, gender identity and/or innate variations of sex characteristics, contact Working it Out:
- Phone: (03) 6231 1200
- Book an appointment
- For anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships, contact QLIFE:
- Phone: 1800 184 527 (3pm to 9pm, 7 days a week)
- Webchat (3pm to 9pm, 7 days a week)
- For specialist family violence counselling and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and other sexuality and gender diverse people, contact Engender Equality:
- Phone: (03) 6278 9090
- Email: admin@engenderequality.org.au
- For free 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, short-term support if you are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe, contact Lifeline:
- Phone: 13 11 14
- For information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia, contact Beyond Blue:
- Phone: 1300 224 636
Legal help
Legal assistance with making an application is available from:
- Hobart Community Legal Centre - 03 6223 2500
- Launceston Community Legal Centre – 03 6334 1577
- North West Community Legal Centre – 03 6424 8720