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25.01.2022 Helen Rimington, Senior Manager at drummond street services had a mishap on the weekly shop for vulnerable communities whose lives have been profoundly impacted... by covid-19. If you can afford to help support our work please donate to our FOODS relief program. Please go to www.ds.org.au or call 9663 6733. See more

25.01.2022 Today we celebrate ten years of Wear It Purple day, marking 10 years since Wear It Purple began. Whilst this year we aren't holding an event, we wanted to show our support and solidarity with this short video! Please look out for online events amd go to https://www.wearitpurple.org/ to donate!

24.01.2022 Check out the latest campaign by The Kindness Pandemic, #FindingStrong Many Queer (LGBTIQ) people have experienced tough times and found their strong. We want to learn what strong means to Queer communities, and discover how Queer community members found their strong. This appreciative inquiry approach is about celebrating and consolidating Queer strength - and sharing stories with others to help build their strong.

24.01.2022 "New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has dedicated the East River State Park in Brooklyn to Marsha P. Johnson, making it country's first state park to honor an LGBTQ person, according to the state. Cuomo made the announcement on Monday, on what would have been the transgender civil rights icon's 75th birthday" Whilst it is wonderful that Marsha has been commemorated and we recognise the reason we live today with more rights and freedoms is because of people like Marsha P. Johnson, we must continue their fight against inequality whenever we see it. With eternal gratitude for your bravery, we say thank you to Marsha P. Johnson. Never forget.

24.01.2022 We would like to invite you to participate in a short survey about drummond street services, what we stand for, what we do, and how we communicate this to you. The survey includes 11 questions, all of which are multiple choice or ranking, with some opportunities to add additional comments. It should take between 5-10 minutes and your answers will be completely confidential. The survey will stay open to responses until 5pm Thursday 27 August. Your responses are so valued. It helps us make sure we are able to deliver better services for you, and improve the way we work with, and communicate to, you and your communities. If you have any questions or feedback about this survey, please email [email protected]

23.01.2022 drummond street staff chat about how to safely ask "Are you okay?"

20.01.2022 We see you!

20.01.2022 We are sad that Transdemic have completed their four part podcast and we are proud to be a major sponsor. It was important to listen to this selection of trans voices during the pandemic. If you haven't listened, do yourself a favor! We very much look forward to seeing what else this crew comes up with and hope it doesn't end here.

20.01.2022 We are so excited to share the most recent episode of Excuse me, I have something to say! Featuring Mark Camilleri from queerspace! Have a listen! Apple podcasts/iTunes https://buff.ly/388Zj0o... Lipp Media https://buff.ly/34krBUN Excuse me website https://buff.ly/3oSAQ6e Spotify https://buff.ly/3ahHNK1 Google Podcasts https://buff.ly/2WogoOA

19.01.2022 Are you passionate about social justice and equity? Are you a youth worker, social worker or have worked in community development? Become a Youth Development Practitioner at drummond street services! To find out more, go to: https://ds.org.au/career-opportunities/

19.01.2022 Campfire Stories is a virtual fireside for queer people and friends to escape, share, and connect. They meet on the 1st of every month in a private moderated chatroom to screen new (pre-recorded) video stories created by community members, hosted live. Campfire Stories next event is September 1st at 7:15PM. It's an 18+ event and all attendees must book (free) ... To join the community and learn more, check out the Campfire Stories event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/298730038009193/ or check out the Instagram page: @CampfireStoriesAU

18.01.2022 https://buff.ly/32PsCDx Today is Raise the Rate for Good National day of action, a campaign aimed at reducing poverty and inequality in Australia. At drummond street services we support the call to fix Australia's social security safety net to keeps people out of poverty #raisetherrateforgood

17.01.2022 Our partners for free exercise classes during covid 19, Fearless Movement Collective also have an amazing podcast called Non Gendered Fitness. Discussions include physical activity, realistic approaches to eating, mindful practices, transitioning medically and non medically and shedding light on damaging trends and standards set by fitness industry. Subscribe for free on iTunes, on your android device and on Spotify.

16.01.2022 Karen Field CEO of drummond street services & queerspace and a partner in WithRespect, spoke with Archer Magazine about identifying abuse or violence in relationships can be tricky for anyone, but LGBTIQA+ communities face a unique set of challenges when it comes to spotting healthy and abusive behaviours.

16.01.2022 Information about the Disability Royal Commission's upcoming public hearing investigating the impact of COVID-19 on people with disability, is available in Auslan. There will be interpreters at the hearing and the livestream will be captioned too. drummond street services provide independent, free and confidential support for people with a disability, their carers and family. To find out more about our services, contact 9663 6733, email [email protected] or go to our website: https://ds.org.au//independent-disability-support-services/

14.01.2022 FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! Thanks to Sonia, a member of the Brunswick Good Karma Network for donating a fridge to our FOODS relief program which was delivered by Ron and... Basant to someone impacted by the pandemic. They moved his broken fridge out for hard rubbish collection and gave him food to fill his fridge. The international student was so grateful. Another great outcome! To donate to out FOODS relief program go to www.ds.org.au

13.01.2022 The drummond street community are devastated after learning that our member of staff, Basant, and his two young children are mourning the death of their wife and mother after she died in a tragic accident. Basant's wife, Rosy, a 38-year-old mother-of two fell from the Grampians. Rosy and Basant have given so much to community, with Rosy working as a community worker and Basant working with drummond streets FOODS program, feeding and delivering material aid to vulnerable and d...isadvantaged people. Now it's time to give Basant and his two young children some community support. Without family in Australia and now being a single father, the costs of raising a family, funeral costs and bills are going to be hard to meet without the support of others. We know this year has been challenging but if you can we strongly encourage you to help Basant and his 2 children. If you can't afford to give, please share.

13.01.2022 Keep up to date with our friends at Hares Hyenas by checking out their latest newsletter!

13.01.2022 Join us to think about common challenges for LGBTIQ+ parents as you welcome new babies or children into your families. Well be sharing ideas about how we adjust to big changes, and make healthy, respectful relationships within our parenting teams. We welcome all new and prospective LGBTIQ+ parents in this transition period, whether your pathway to parenthood includes adoption, pregnancy and childbirth, surrogacy, or other means. Session Dates and Times:... - Monday 14th September 2- 3:30pm - Thursday 24th Spetember 10- 11:30am - Thursday 1st October 7- 8:15pm - Monday 5th October 2- 3:30pm Please let us know which one session time suits you. If you are interested but unavailable at these times, please let us know about your interest too. This FREE session will be running on Zoom; the link will be provided to you upon registration. To express interest or for more information, contact: Catherine Wilson: [email protected] / 03 9020 4641 Or Nicole Dowling: [email protected] / 03 9663 6733

13.01.2022 So great to have Charles on our Board.

11.01.2022 Keep October 2nd free and invite everyone you know to join in to raise funds for our FOODS program! Register for October 2nd event. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZ0rceyqqjotH9Uy9qONM5GRWud8o... It will run from 8pm 9.30pm. Theme: TBA - it will be announced on the facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lockeddowntrivia). The general format on the evening:... 1. 5 rounds of trivia + 1 bonus round (fastest response wins) 2. performance or iso skills segment 3. Best-dressed competition (theme to be announced) - 4. Lego Masters or other challenge competition (theme announced at the start of the night) Instructions: All answers are submitted via a Google Form, which we share at the start of the night and we also go through all the instructions at the start of the night, so theres really no pre-knowledge required. People can form teams across multiple houses every house will need to register to play via the registration link (below) and people then chat amongst their teams via side channels (WhatsApp or messenger or FaceTime or...whatever). They then just nominate one team captain to submit their answer form each round. We very much look forward to seeing you there! [ Image description: 1980's geometric shapes. FOODS program logo on bottom left corner. Text: Join us to raise funds for our FOODS program at Lock Down Trivia. Day: October 2nd Time: 8pm 9.30pm Where: ZOOM Theme: TBA ] See more

11.01.2022 Important message from Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities. Please reach out if you need support during this time.

11.01.2022 Part of Eating Disorders Victoria's Well Together groups, which is a COVID response to support people with eating disorders within Victoria. BLOOM is a LGBTQIA+ group that aims to create a safe space where those who are struggling with an eating disorder can come and seek open support and hear from others who are also having a challenging time. [ Image description: Well Together, online Groups by Eating Disorders Victoria. ... BLOOM-LGBTIQA+ Support Group This group is excusively for the LGBTQIA+ community who are experiencing eating disorders. It is a safe space to discuss the dynamic challenges of eating disorders, body image, gender identity and sexuality and this is impacting you at the moment. We welcome people to attend this group at any stage of their wellness and recovery journey. Groups will be held online via Zoom and participants are required to register beforehand. BLOOM meets every second Wednesday 11am-12:30pm starting October 7th 2020 ONLINE via Zoom. Free to attend thanks to the Victorian Government. Places are limited. Book at: www.bloomsupportgroup.eventbrite.com.au Well Together groups are facilitated by people with lived experience of eating disorders. for more info please contact our Wellbeing Coordinator, Amy, at [email protected]

11.01.2022 Donations of *New Toys Needed! Help kids in lockdown! We are seeking donations of toys for young children and activity packs for kids and adults. if you can assist, please get in touch. Please post to 100 drummond street, Carlton, 3053 or call 9663 6733 for pick up.... To make financial donations please got to ds.org.au *due to covid-19 measures, all toys are required to be new.

11.01.2022 Donate to our FOODS Relief program. A $25 donation will buy a family the following: 1 Long life milk Cooking oil 1 tin of tomatoes... 1 tin of fruit 2 tins of legumes 1 tin of Tuna 1 pack of biscuits 1 jar Coffee 1 box of tea 1 kg of rice 1 kg of flour 1 kg of sugar 500g pasta Donate at www.ds.org.au

10.01.2022 Thank you for this much needed additional funding.

10.01.2022 Carers Victoria recently received the Rainbow Tick accreditation, marking the next step their journey towards greater inclusion for LGBTIQA+ staff and clients. To celebrate this milestone, they will be holding a special episode of their videocast Conversations with Carers Victoria with Gender and Sexuality Commissioner Ro Allen this Thursday 13 August at 12.30pm. To find out more about Carers Victoria follow the link to their website: https://www.carersvictoria.org.au//equ/lgbtiqaplus-carers

09.01.2022 The Victorian Government is developing a new youth strategy to make our state the best place for young people. We're inviting you to have your say by participating in an online forum for LGBTQIA+ Youth

09.01.2022 Today is World Humanitarian Day and this years theme is #Reallifeheroes. We would like to take the time on this day to acknowledge and thank the many people bo...th in Australia and across the world that dedicate their lives to helping others. Its especially important to recognise these local and international heroes that do much of the work in the background, during this time of a global pandemic and economic consequences. See more

09.01.2022 drummond street services is on the lookout for someone who is highly skilled and enthusiastic to be our next People & Culture Manager. To find out more, go to: https://ds.org.au/career-opportunities/

09.01.2022 This is a moment many have been waiting far too long for and many we lost too early and never got to see this day. We hope this ban will bring some healing for those impacted by conversion practices and be one step closer to breaking down discrimination.

08.01.2022 Today is Bi+ Visibility Day! Take the opportunity to learn about the history, community and culture of bi+ communities. #BiWeek2020 #BiAwarenessWeek #BiVisibilityDay

08.01.2022 This is Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW) This year for BIEDAW is highlighting all the ways that eating disorders defy the stereotypes, with the campaign theme #NotWhatYouThink. Our friends at Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria have created a group exclusively for the LGBTQIA+ community who are experiencing eating disorders. It is a safe space to discuss the dynamic challenges of eating disorders, body image, gender identity and sexuality and how this is impacting you at the moment.

08.01.2022 Tandem Awards for Exceptional Service to Family and Friends in Mental Health nominations are open. These awards are our way of recognising people and services that contribute in a positive and meaningful way to the lives of family and friends supporting someone with mental health challenges. Nominations are made by family and friends supporting someone with mental health challenges (mental health carers) in the following categories:... -Individual Award. Clinical, community or private sector. A person who demonstrates compassion and family-inclusive practice. -Service/Program Award Clinical, community or private sector. A mental health service or program that demonstrates compassion and family-inclusive practice. - Carer Lived Experience Workforce (CLEW) Award. Clinical, community or private sector.

07.01.2022 Recently queerspace welcomed the opportunity to extend our support to the Royal Commission in partnership with tandem carers to provide a snapshot on the diversity of experiences of LGBTQA+ people in care relationships. See our discussion paper here.

07.01.2022 The first ever Victorian LGBTIQ+ Strategy will guide the Victorian Government’s efforts to achieve equality for LGBTIQ+ communities over the next decade. Following consultation with more than 800 people and organisations across Victoria about the issues that need to be addressed, we have proposed a vision for LGBTIQ+ equality in Victoria. You can have your say by completing the short survey on this page by midnight on Wednesday 17 February 2021.

06.01.2022 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost due to Transphobia. This year we invited Amao to chat with us about why TDOR is important to her, in particular as a trans woman of colour when trans women of colour face might higher rates of violence than their white cis-gendered counterparts. #TDOR #blacktranslivesmatter

05.01.2022 during times like now it's important to reassure ourselves that we are resilient. We have survived life this far. If we are not feeling safe or not feeling okay, remember it's okay to reach out.

04.01.2022 LGBTIQA+ Carers group 2021 Are you an LGBTIQA+ person providing unpaid care for parents, partners, siblings, housemates, or friends? Want to connect with others in a similar situation?... Sign up for free sessions where you’ll meet new people, have a chance to relax and also get access to info and referrals. Commencing 20 January 2021 @ 6pm Call 9663 6733 or email [email protected] to sign up. You can come to as many sessions as you want! (A mixture of online and face to face sessions available) supported by

03.01.2022 Checkout this month's queerspace newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/b7ad0b376/queerspace-august-iso-mailout

03.01.2022 For the LGBTQI community, where many individuals already face significant social isolation, this comes as welcome news Karen Field CEO of drummond street services told Star Observer. Since entering into stage 4 the impact on peoples mental health in particular has been unbelievable. We have had a trebling of those who have some form of suicidal ideation or poor mental health. Being able to set up some form of peer support from someone who can be inside your bubble is so vi...tal to us being socially connected. Its pretty tough when you lose not only your health supports but also social supports too. The 5km travel limit will not apply to travel bubbles between single person households, however, the 9pm curfew will and concerns surrounding how these new arrangements will be policed still remain. The one thing that is missing, in the surveillance and the policing of this is that its not just about police knocking on someones door but also about neighbours understanding that some people living alone need this kind of connection, Field explained. People need to hold compassion for one another and understanding the really tough run it is for some people.

02.01.2022 The Drum Melbourne presents the 1st THE DRUM's GOT TALENT online video comp based on Australia’s Got Talent. PERFORMERS can present a variety of skills for prizes! **You must live, study, work or play in the CITY OF MELBOURNE to enter (Carlton, Docklands, East Melbourne, Kensington and Flemington, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Parkville, Port Melbourne, Southbank, South Yarra - West, West Melbourne)** For more information follow @thedrummelb Instagram page. WINNERS ANNOUNCE...D 11th DECEMBER 2020 #victoriayouthweek

02.01.2022 Join Forcibly Displaced People Network for the celebration of the Queer Sisterhood and how far we've come supporting queer refugee women. They will talk about the history of the Queer Sisterhood Project and its refugee-led support and mentoring model. Forcibly Displaced People Network will be joined by a special guest who will share their experiences of seeking safety and being a part of the Queer Sisterhood Project.

01.01.2022 If you are able to help us continue our FOODS relief program please consider donating at ds.org.au or call 03 9663 6733.