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Open Doors Youth Service Inc.

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25.01.2022 Tomorrow is the day! Please see the attached events schedule! We are so excited to celebrate young LGBTIQAP+ Sitergirl and Brotherboy people. Below are the zoom links for each of the events: Be The Change panel discussion... https://us02web.zoom.us//tZEudO2opzwqEtNApT5PYUYIZEHc5Oyzp Wear it Purple youth concert https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87364412445 passcode: purple Afternoon Wear it Purple Trivia https://zoom.us//regi/tJEldO6qqj0rE9GQqNIa2iv_v1Rrtt5oIRls

24.01.2022 Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Did you know that over 2000 people die of overdoses in Australia each year? And that most overdoses are preventable? We support a harm reduction. Today we would also like to remember the people we have lost. If you want to access information or support reach out to our Alcohol and Other drug workers Evie and Levi.

22.01.2022 Today is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens day. We acknowledge all First Nations people as the custodians of these lands and are committed to providing support and working with First Nations People in culturally appropriate ways while acknowledging the ongoing impacts of colonisation. If you want to learn more about the experiences of First Nations children we recommend watching:... In My Blood It Runs- a documentary on childhood in Mpartnwe(Alice Springs) through the eyes of Dujaan Hoosan. https://iview.abc.net.au/show/in-my-blood-it-runs If you would like to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens day, check out the website: https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/

21.01.2022 Last Parents and Carers group of the year is on the 12th of December at Open doors Youth service We hope to see you there!

20.01.2022 Would you like to work with us? We are hiring! We are seeing applications for a mental health practitioner to join our team. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50473482

20.01.2022 The Wear it purple virtual concert is about to begin

20.01.2022 There are 4,454 of young people (12-24 years) who are currently experiencing homelessness in Queensland. LGBTIQAP+ SisterGirl and BrotherBoy young people are twice as likely to experience homelessness and have less access to services that meet their needs. Open Doors believes that every person needs and deserves secure housing that meets their needs. We advocate for and work with Young People in our community to support housing security. #HW2020 #endhomelessness

19.01.2022 Our friends at Many Genders One Voice are hosting a Transgender Day of Remembrance Event. Please share and attend if its of interest.

17.01.2022 It is Wear It Purple Month and we have an amazing and busy schedule of events planned in partnership with lots of other wonderful services. Its not too late to submit a piece of visual art or performance for the virtual exhibitions and concert!! Weve also created a frame that you can put on your profile picture to show your Wear it Purple Pride this month- search wear it purple in the frames section and look for the open doors logo.

17.01.2022 13 Days to Wear it Purple day!!! How are you celebrating? Maybe your school, household or workplace could consider streaming the Wear it purple concert? We celebrate young LGBTIQAP+, SisterGirl and BrothaBoy young people every day and we cant wait for Wear It Purple Day on the 28th of August.

14.01.2022 We are still on the search for our next team member! Are you or someone else you know an amazing mental health practitioner? https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au///mental-health-clinician/

13.01.2022 Saga group for LGBTIQAP+, Sistergirl and Brotherboy young people is on Monday in Redcliffe see poster for more details!

12.01.2022 This year Open Doors Youth Services Pride Art Therapy Program has teamed up with Childrens Health Queensland to showcase a virtual Art Exhibition for this years Wear it Purple Day! Here is one of the beautiful submissions from one of our budding artists that encapsulates what the importance of Wear It Purple Days theme Be The Change means to them. ARTIST: Leon Neal, 10 years old.

12.01.2022 We love our Young People! It is such an honour to connect with, support and care for the amazing Youth of our community.

12.01.2022 To celebrate Wear It purple day and our communities amazing creative talents we are running a small competition for young people aged under 25 and under. Take a photo, paint a picture, doodle on a selfie, decoupage something, whatever takes you fancy!! Submit a photo of your creation below or to [email protected] We will select a winner next Friday the 4th of September. The prize is a $50 voucher to a store of your choosing.

12.01.2022 Please consider supporting our young people during what can be a lonely time of year. All donations for this appeal need to be received by 9/12/20 so we can distribute. Your generosity and support is deeply appreciated.

11.01.2022 Today and every day Open Doors acknowledges Indigenous People around the globe. To learn more about the history of this day check out: https://www.un.org//international-day-of-the-w/2020-2.html

10.01.2022 Are you interested in performing in the Wear it Purple virtual concert? Poetry, music, magic, dance. We want to see your skills and share them in celebration of LGBTIQAP+ SisterGirl and BrotherBoy youth. We are interested in discussing your interest and supporting you to participate!

10.01.2022 Chris with a message on Wear it Purple Day

09.01.2022 It is National OCD and Anxiety awareness week. We appreciate all peoples experiences of the world and value the varied ways that mental health and neuro divergence impacts how people engage/experience/contribute and makes our community more diverse. If you need extra support at this time you can contact us during business hours via your key worker or our website www.opendoors.net.au Qlife is available to support LGBTIQAP+ SisterGirl and BrotherBoy people from 3-12 every day. https://qlife.org.au/

09.01.2022 To celebrate Trans Awareness Week 2020, we are showcasing some of the wonderful Trans and gender diverse people that work at Open Doors Youth Service. Teddy McDiarmid is our intake officer and online engagement facilitator. He is trans masc, non-binary and queer. Teddy is passionate about equity, access and inclusion. He, also, loves fashion, animals and community. "I think that my experience joining the open doors team is that of healing, being in an environment where my ...gender and sexuality are seen as assets is incredibly rewarding for me. I see the benefit of young people being able to connect with people that have shared experiences that reflect theirs." If you would like to learn more about our online engagement program or intake processes, contact Teddy: [email protected]

08.01.2022 Check out this amazing opportunity to learn more about affirming practise with LGBTIQAP+ SisterGirl and BrotherBoy young people experiencing homelessness; presented by the Youth Advocacy Centre and Open Doors Youth Service. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/supporting-lgbtiqap-young-p

08.01.2022 Hey Folks, We are going to be off work tomorrow, Friday the 14th. Jelly Beans will be on Saturday and it will be business as usual from Monday! Have a great long weekend and stay safe

08.01.2022 Wear it purple day panel is beginning at 11am!!

06.01.2022 We hope to see lots of you at Pride this Saturday. Look out for the Open Doors Stall and drop by to say hi!

04.01.2022 Art is too important not to share- Britto We are hosting a virtual exhibition to celebrate young people in our community this Wear it Purple Day and its not too late to participate.... Show us your art(any style or medium is welcome- there is more information in the attached flyer).

04.01.2022 Friendship and connection are so important for our wellbeing. We love our friends and community at Open Doors Youth Service and want to celebrate and thank you all, today, International Day of Friendship.

03.01.2022 Multicultural Pride Group is meeting face to face and online tomorrow at 4pm! Please reach out to Hemal- [email protected] for more information.

03.01.2022 ** REMINDER** Calling all Young LGBTIQAP+ Artists and Creatives! This year Open Doors Youth Services Pride Art Therapy Program has teamed up with Childrens Health Queensland to showcase a virtual Art Exhibition for this years Wear it Purple Day!... We are looking for young people to create a small artwork within the dimensions of 20cm x 20cm using any materials you wish, encapsulating what this years Wear It Purple theme "be the change" means/ looks like to YOU! Accompany your piece with a brief artist statement. Well be showcasing your marvellous creations and stories on our socials! (Artist details can of course remain completely anonymous if you wish). Send through an image of your artworks and your artist statement through to ODYS Art Therapist Mikarla @ [email protected] or Cassie at [email protected] by August 10th 2020. Happy Queer Creation!

03.01.2022 Did you know that Open Doors has continued social engagement over the last few months online? We have regular social activities to keep us connected and engaged. If you are a LGBTIQAP+, Sistagirl, Brothaboy or questioning young person(12-25) and you live in Queensland, and you want to get involved head to our website and fill in this form and a member of the team will get in contact! https://www.opendoors.net.au/referral-form/

03.01.2022 Today is "R U OK?" day. Suicide and mental health can be really hard to talk about and it impacts our community at much higher rates than others. We would like to use today to reflect the diversity, strength, resilience and creativity we witness in our community and how we support each other. If you would like to learn more skills in supporting others there is currently opportunities for LGBTIQAP+ people in the Brisbane(North) region to participate in free online training p...rovided by Queensland Council for LGBTI health- register your interest at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J6K66GK We have workers that are specifically skilled in supporting LGBTIQAP+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy young people in supporting positive mental health-if you would like support you can contact us via Facebook, our website- https://www.opendoors.net.au/ or phone- 07 3257 7660. If you would like to learn more about R U Ok day, check out their Facebook. If you would like to talk to someone about the topics in this post. Q-life offers free, confidential, peer counselling via phone or webchat; check them out at https://qlife.org.au/

03.01.2022 Multicultural Pride Group is on this afternoon! See the poster for more details and feel free to reach out to Hemal with any queries! [email protected]

01.01.2022 Today is World Sexual Health Day. Sexual health can be hard to talk about. Practising safer sex is one of the easiest ways to increase your safety while still enjoying sex. If you need advice, support or safer sex products we can help you at Open Doors.

01.01.2022 Open Doors Youth Service and Childrens Health Queensland are proud to present the artworks submitted to our Wear it Purple Day digital art exhibition. All of the art has been produced by young people in our community and showcases their huge talent, insight and bravery. Please be thoughtful and considerate in your comments, as this exhibition is a celebration of the hard work, resilience and talent of these young folks. Any negative comments will be deleted, we will not stand for bullying or discrimination if you see something you think shouldnt be here please notify us immediately. Enjoy the amazing art and happy Wear it Purple day 2020, Be the Change!!