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The AIDS Action Council runs several workshops each year for specific groups of people, as part of its Community Development Program. Groups are run for both younger and older gay and bisexual men and lesbian and bisexual women. All workshops are free and confidential.
The AIDS Action Council provides a professional counselor who can provide support on a one-to-one basis. This free service is available for people living with HIV/AIDS and for people coming to terms with their sexuality or transgender status. The service is also available for partners, families or friends.
A number of support and social groups for same-sex attracted young people operate in Canberra.
More information about Canberra's queer youth support and social groups...
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Yes I Am: Stories by young queer people [PDF 450kb]
The final product of a project designed to allow young gay, lesbian, bisexual and queer people to express their own views and feelings in the form of words and pictures.
In Our Own Write
A project run by same-sex attracted youth to develop a book about what it’s like to be a young gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender young person in Canberra in 2006. Get involved in In Our Own Write...
There are many other books that may be useful - many of these may be available at Electric Shadows Bookshop in Canberra, otherwise they can be ordered from The Bookshop Darlinghurst in Sydney:
These are just some of the social groups in Canberra, for more information about these and other groups, check out ACTQueer or Canberra Rainbow Info.
Canberra's major GLBTI community events happen during the SpringOut festival. Some of the usual events are:
Other major events during the year include World AIDS Day and the International HIV/AIDS Candlelight Memorial.
Currently Canberra's only gay and lesbian nightclub, it opened in 2002. It is located beneath Antigo's restaurant, between the merry-go-round and London Circuit on City Walk.
European styled licensed bar, performance venue and sidewalk cafe. Mixed crowd, definitely queer-friendly. Popular spot for gay & lesbian community events. Used to have regular live music and special events, with most queer artists preferring this venue in Canberra, but these are now less frequent. Open 8am till late everyday.
A website for gay, lesbian, bi, transgendered and intersex people under the age of 25. It's also a place for their friends, family, teachers, supporters and peers to offer support, get information and make new contacts.
ACTQueer is a confidential and free email list for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding region.
ACTQueer is designed to encourage and support all queer people's access to and participation in the diverse range of social and community activities available in Canberra.
The following websites aren't Canberra-based but have a strong local contingent:
The Good Process is a local GLBTI law reform lobby group which aims to ensure that the GLBTI people of Canberra are appropriately consulted in this law reform process and to ensure that the reforms achieve the best possible outcomes for Canberra's GLBTI people.
Information for people concerned about possible HIV infection
Worried you may have been at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS? Read this.
Sexual health testing
What testing is, how to get tested, what testing involves, and what to afterwards.
Common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
A guide to common STIs (formerly known as STDs), including signs and symptoms, effects, treatment and prevention.
How to use a condom
Using a condom and water-based lube is still the best way to stop transmission of HIV.
Going to stop using condoms? A guide for HIV negative men
If you're thinking of not using condoms with your regular sexual partner, this guide will help you make this decision with your partner, minising the risk of HIV transmission.
The condom broke! We didn't use a condom! Now I'm worried about HIV
If you think you've been exposed to HIV, there is a treatment available called PEP that may reduce the risk of the virus taking hold in your body. It is most effective if taken soon after exposure so be sure to get on to it quick.
girl2girl
A website about woman-to-woman safer sex.
SMART Recovery
A peer managed self-help group for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex community in Canberra.
Needle and syringe outlets (external site)
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