LGBTI Legal Service in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Charitable organisation

LGBTI Legal Service

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 490 086 090

Address: 615 St Kilda Rd 3004 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://lgbtiqlegal.org.au

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24.01.2022 The LGBTIQ Legal Service affirms the Darlington Statement. Intersex people face stigma and discrimination in employment, healthcare, education & sports, as well as unnecessary surgical and other interventions. Intersex rights are human rights. Visit http://darlington.org.au/statement/ for more information and affirm the right of intersex people to bodily integrity and live free from discrimination. #intersexdayofsolidarity

23.01.2022 Beginning this Friday :)

23.01.2022 Switchboard Victoria are launching their new service, The Rainbow Door, tomorrow morning! Registrations are still open on Eventbrite - link on event page.

23.01.2022 What a year! The team will be back in the virtual office from 11 January 2021. [Graphic design square with purple background, pink, yellow, green and blue circles and white crosses. Text reads "23 December - 11 January. Closed for the holidays. The team are taking a break over the Christmas and New Year period."]

22.01.2022 Our virtual office is closed from Wednesday 23 December 2020 and reopens on Tuesday 12 January 2021. The new SKLS number is 7036 9400. In the new year, client ...intake is available by phone between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm Monday to Thursday. For urgent legal advice during the Christmas and New Year period, please call Victoria Legal Aid on 1300 792 387 (closed on public holidays). For other support, please reach out to: Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 Lifeline - 13 11 14 Switchboard 'Rainbow Door' - 1800 729 367

22.01.2022 There are still places in Australia where trans and gender diverse people face barriers to being recognised as who they are. We want to hear from trans and gen...der diverse people across Australia, and the people who love them, about the impact of these laws, and whether you’re interested in helping us change them. https://bit.ly/TGDstories

21.01.2022 St Kilda Legal Service is looking for an experienced family violence lawyer to work across both their specialist court program and the LGBTIQ Legal Service. Further details and position description in the link below. Join the team :) PLUS seeking an administrative assistant and a civil lawyer in the generalist service

20.01.2022 Join Thorne Harbour Health, Equality Australia & @SoceSurvivors MON 30 NOVEMBER from 6PM for a Community Briefing about Victoria's Change & Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill

19.01.2022 The LGBTIQ Legal Service made a submission on the development of a Victorian Whole-of Government LGBTIQ Strategy to remove discrimination and promote equality throughout Victoria. The LGBTIQ Legal Service is informed by our expertise as a legal service provider and the experiences of our clients and data from our legal needs survey. We recommend that the Government engages peer-led community groups, non-legal service providers and community members from multidisciplined and diverse backgrounds in the consultation, development and implementation of the strategy.https://lgbtiqlegal.org.au/law-reform/

19.01.2022 Change Your ID Day couldn't go ahead as planned this year, but the upside is that the team were able to record it for future watching.

19.01.2022 Intersex Human Rights Australia celebrated #IntersexAwarenessDay with the release of new resources aimed at increasing intersex inclusion. Supported by National LGBTI Health Alliance and Intersex Peer Support Australia, you can access the resources at the link below. https://ihra.org.au/36655/intersex-awareness-day-2020/

17.01.2022 The Last Hurrah are holding a panel discussion on dying while queer. Wills and estates are an area of law the team at LGBTIQ Legal Service don't cover but are really excited about this event. From The Last Hurrah Funerals: "What does it mean to Die Queer in this culture? How can we protect the rights and gender integrity of those in the LGBTIQ+ community? Join us on September 19 to discuss this important topic and hear from some fascinating panellists. ... We’re also looking for questions for the panel, people who would like to share their experience, and of course people to join us on the day! Tickets by donation or free if needed Sign up at the link in the bio and drop us a line with any questions you’d like discussed." See more

16.01.2022 "The Victorian Government undertook an extensive process in the development of the bill including an inquiry, significant research and meaningful consultation with survivor-advocates. The resulting bill is of an incredibly high standard, surpassing any similar legislation developed in Australia to date." By passing this legislation, Victoria has a chance to lead the way globally in protecting the human rights of our sexually and gender diverse communities from incredibly harmful practices based on false and misleading claims, - Thorne Harbour Health CEO Simon Ruth

15.01.2022 Our experience is that the ability of laws to stop harm against LGBTQA+ people and effect real change is critically dependent on the extent to which policymakers consult with survivors, We have years of experience in international analysis, research, anecdotal case studies, and policy development. Even well-intentioned laws can miss some nuanced ways in which conversion ideology and practices occur.... - Chris Csabs from @SOCEsurvivors Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Change Efforts (SOGICE) Survivors on the importance of community consultation as Victoria joins other states in introducing legislation to ban conversion therapy

15.01.2022 March 4 Justice rallies are being held across the country today calling for gender equality & justice for victims of sexual assault. Details of the why and where at the link below. If you can't attend but want to support the protests, you can sign the petition being delivered to PM Scott Morrison: https://buff.ly/38E0hmh

15.01.2022 This #Transawarenessweek i wanted to take the time to explore some of my experiences and the many challenges i have faced when attempting to navigate the legal profession as a #proud transgender woman in 2020 https://www.linkedin.com//urn:li:activity:6734643973383688

14.01.2022 This week, the LGBTIQ Legal Service and the rest of the @StKildaLegalService said farewell to Sam Elkin, coordinating lawyer for the LGBTIQ Legal Service and the Roberta Perkins Law Project. The last two and a bit years has seen the Service grow from one lawyer (Sam), to one lawyer and a team of committed volunteers, into a small dedicated group of staff and volunteers. This year we launched an LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Practice Toolkit for legal centres; the Roberta Perkins Law Pr...oject, and a report on the legal needs of the LGBTIQ+ community. Sam has also been on countless podcasts, interviews, discussion panels, advisory groups and community education workshops. The team will miss Sam and wish them the best of luck in their new role at @WEstjustice . The LGBTIQ Legal Service will continue its hard work with recently announced funding for St Kilda Legal Service. See'ya round!

13.01.2022 The first step to prevent untold harm The LGBTIQ Legal Service at St Kilda Legal Service welcomes the passing of the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Protection Bill 2000 yesterday. If passed, these laws will help prevent the untold severe pain and suffering on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse (LGBT) persons caused by so-called conversion therapy, often resulting in long-lasting psychological and physical damage.... Tanja Golding, Managing Lawyer at the LGBTIQ Legal Service commented We congratulate the Victorian Government on this long overdue legislation. For too long, LGBT people have been subject to harmful practices, and this is an important step to recognise that everyone deserves to live freely, regardless or who they are and who they love. We call for the Senate to now ensure it passes to become law in Victoria.

12.01.2022 Intersex 2021 is happening online next month. The conference aims to provide an inclusive and diverse platform through which to listen and discuss intersex/VSC (Variations of Sex Characteristics) for the new decade. Intersex 2021: A Vision for the Future

12.01.2022 Peninsula Community Legal Centre' Street Law Coffee Van and rooming house outreach program are featured in Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria 'CLCs on the front line' series. The LGBTIQ Legal Service and St Kilda Legal Service partner with local & community health organisations to improve access to justice and legal knowledge. Have you accessed legal help through a health or community service?

11.01.2022 A research project looking at LGBTIQ+ people's experiences with Corrections Victoria is seeking participants. Check out the attached flyer for further details. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Iain Jeffery: [email protected] [Image description: a white background with a pastel rainbow made up on coloured blocks own the right hand side. The logo of Swinburne University of Technology is in the upper right corner. The text reads: "DO YOU IDENT...IFY AS LGBTIQ+? HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN CONTACT WITH CORRECTIONS VICTORIA? We are seeking self-identified LGBTIQ+ individuals who have been in contact with Corrections Victoria in the past 5 years. What's Involved? -Approximately an hour of your time. -A brief demographic questionnaire. -An in-person interview about your experience with Corrections Victoria. -Conducted at a time and place of comfort for you (e.g. a cafe or restaurant, the Hawthorn Campus of Swinburne University of Technology). During COVID-19 restrictions, the interview can be conducted via Zoom, Skype (or similar) or via the telephone. You are eligible to participate if: -You are over 18 -You reside in Victoria -You self-identify as LGBTIQ+ and have been in contact with Corrections Victoria in the past 5 years (2015 and beyond) There is no obligation to participate once the project has been explained to you. No participants will be identified. All names and identifying information will be disguised in the research data. Individuals unsure of their eligibility are welcome to contact the researcher about potential to participate in the study. We recognise that the LGBTIQ+ acronym can be exclusive and not representative of all representations of gender, sex and sexuality. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Iain Jeffery: [email protected]" In the bottom left corner is a QR Code with the text "Scan Code to Email". Text in the bottom left corner is "SUHREC Ethics Reference: 20201371-3855"] See more

11.01.2022 Elevate is an LGBTQIA+ community peer support program by cohealth. For help navigating the healthcare system, finding support networks and fighting social isolation, contact the Elevate peer support team on (03) 9448 5554 or [email protected] [Image Description: a flyer for Elevate, the top half has a blue-green background and digital drawing of a diverse group of people of varying age, size, and skin colour. Some of the drawn people hold rainbow and trans-pride flags. ...The bottom half is white with the following blue text: "Peer Support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Elevate offers free wellbeing peer support for people aged 18+ who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, non binary, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) living in north, west and metro Melbourne. We recognise that LGBTQIA+ people face significant barriers accessing health and wellbeing support. Our peer workers with lived experience are committed to supporting you navigate these barriers. We can provide flexible short-term support to improve your mental health and wellbeing through: Navigating the healthcare and service system Enhancing support networks and social connectedness Wellbeing coaching For more information go to: cohealth.org.au/health-services/elevate Or contact us on: [email protected] 9448 5554" At the bottom of the flyer are logos of supporting organisations: North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network cohealth Zoe Belle Gender Collective] See more

10.01.2022 "Advocates push to outlaw gender assignment surgery on intersex children in Tasmania. Performing sex-assignment surgery on intersex children without their consent could be criminalised in Tasmania if the state government accepts a proposal put forward by the Tasmania Law Reform Institute."

09.01.2022 Hannah also joined Joy FM to talk about the Roberta Perkins Law Project and our recently released legal needs analysis

08.01.2022 It's #TransDayOfVisibility - Thorne Harbour Health celebrates trans and gender diverse children and young people and supports the right for gender identity to b...e recognised, respected, and celebrated. We're among the dozens of signatories on this #TransgenderDayofVisibility statement, read more: https://www.cfecfw.asn.au/statement-of-support-internation/

08.01.2022 Ahead of Intersex Day of Solidarity on Sunday, Queensland Council for LGBTI Health - QC, Intersex Human Rights Australia, and Intersex Peer Support Australia are releasing new healthcare resources to support affirtnative care for intersex people. Details for the launch this Friday at the link.

05.01.2022 It's CPD week! The Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria are hosting sessions throughout the week. The first session is by Hilary from our team in St Kilda Legal Service at 10am tomorrow on providing client-centred representation and support for LGBTIQ clients involved in family violence intervention order matters. Register at the link below.

05.01.2022 Peninsula Community Legal Centre is looking for a lawyer to join their Street Law Coffee Van program. Details at the link.

05.01.2022 From our mates over at Fitzroy Legal Service. #covidfines

05.01.2022 Hannah Sycamore from LGBTIQ Legal Service joined the Thursday Breakfast crew on 30 July 2020 to discuss the launch of our legal needs analysis. Report available at: https://lgbtiqlegal.org.au/for-legal-professionals/

04.01.2022 Cooking and connecting with First Nations & culturally and linguistically diverse people from our community including international students

02.01.2022 As part of NAIDOC week, Vic NAIDOC is hosting virtual events and tonight is Pride Night. Happy NAIDOC! Always was, always will be

01.01.2022 We're hiring! St Kilda Legal Service is looking for a managing lawyer for the LGBTIQ Legal Service. Check out the link for details and how to apply.

01.01.2022 Switchboard Victoria stands in solidarity with all disability activists who are raising concerns over the introduction of independent assessments for the Nation...al Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). These proposed assessments appear, at least at this stage, to be little more than a 20 minute test for people wanting to access NDIS. As disability activists have been saying How could any person’s full needs and capabilities ever be understood in this short test environment? Further, the notion of an ‘independent’ accessor is concerning when people living with a disability and their carers know full well that any relationship of trust needs to be built over time between a person and their healthcare team before any meaningful needs assessment can take place. An ‘independent’ accessor, as currently outlined, will not have this trust with the person they are accessing. There is equally an ongoing concern, that Switchboard holds, about human rights within an assessment model and the need to centre the needs of individuals rather than test for need in a pass/fail binary. At Switchboard we support the social model of disability and like LGBTIQA+ disability activists have been saying, these ‘independent’ NDIS assessments are very worrying. At Switchboard we support the proposal of sending this policy update back out for consultation and allocating funds for paid consultation with LGBTIQA+ people living with a disability and their advocacy bodies. To all those in our LGBTIQA+ communities who are affected by this issue, if you need to talk about it, you can talk to us. For Counselling and Support QLife Australia - peer to peer LGBTIQ+ counselling and support (Switchboard is a proud Victorian partner of QLife Australia) 1800 184 527 (3pm-midnight, everyday) qlife.org.au (3pm-midnight, everyday)