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ACT Human Rights Commission

Investigates complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment.

Phone (02) 6205 2222

Web www.hrc.act.gov.au

Alcoholics Anonymous gay and lesbian group

Meets 5.45pm every Saturday.

Room 2, The Griffin Centre, Canberra City.

ANU Sexuality Department

Provides information, referral, support and advocacy for queer students and staff at the ANU.

E-mail sexdep@anu.edu.au

Phone (02) 6125 8514

Australian Federal Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (AFP GLLOs)

Phone (02) 6256 7707 or 131444 (First point of contact - 24 hours service)

Fax 6245 7467

Web www.afp.gov.au/page.asp?ref=/Contacts/GLLOs.xml

Description: Contact officers for local gay and lesbian people. Responsible for proactive consultation with local gays and lesbians and for assisting in developing initiatives to reduce, prevent and respond to anti-gay and lesbian violence. Area Served: ACT Region

SCOPE Youth Service

Provides one-to-one support and case management for youth aged 12 - 25 years.

Web: www.ywca-canberra.org.au

Phone 62571640 (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Fax 62571695

Email scope@ywca-canberra.org.au

Canberra Institute of Technology Students' Association (CITSA) Sexuality Office

Provides information, referral and advocacy for students and staff at the Canberra Institute of Technology.

Phone Bruce campus (02) 6207 4310

Phone Reid campus (02) 6207 3186 (9.00am - 4.00pm)

Domestic Violence Crisis Service

For immediate assistance in a crisis, confidential support, information and referral.

Phone (02) 6280 0900 (24 hours/7 days a week)

Web www.dvcs.org.au

Email admin@dvcs.org.au

Gay and Lesbian Immigration Task Force

Support and advice for those bringing their partners to Australia. Write to GLITF, GPO Box 400, Darlinghurst NSW 1300.

Email glitf@dot.net.au

Phone (02) 9283 4031 (Mondays 7.45 to 9.00pm)

Fax (02) 9569 1661

Web www.glitf.org.au

Hepatitis Resource Centre

Phone 1300 301 383

Web www.hepatitisresourcecentre.com.au

PARAQUAD NSW

Association for physically impaired, wheelies and amputees. Gay and lesbian friendly.

Phone 02 8741 5600

Web www.paraquad.org.au

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians)

Currently not active in the ACT.

NSW Contacts:

Phone 02 9874 3624

Web www.pflagaustralia.org

Relationships Australia

Gay and Lesbian friendly service that will provide couples' counselling for same sex couples. Charges are on a sliding scale, according to income.

Phone (02) 6122 7100

Web www.relationships.com.au

Sex Worker Outreach Project (SWOP)

The Sex worker Outreach project ( SWOP) is a government funded body set up to provide outreach, support, information, education, and advocacy for Sex Workers in the ACT . SWOP ACT can be contacted during business hours

Phone 6247 3443

Website aidsaction.org.au/swop

Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA)

SAMSSA is a free and confidential for men of any age, background and lifestyle. Provides support, information and referral options to men who are survivors of sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. Hours are 9:00 - 5:00 Tues, Wed, and Thursday

Phone (02) 6262 7377

Web www.samssa.org.au

Email samssa@effect.net.au

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