ANBAR South Asian queer group; Afghanistan to Burma descent.
Phone 9481 1424
CIRCULO LATINO Fraternidad de amigos de habia Hispana y Portugeusa. Contact Gio 9482 3103 or 0417 574 920
GREEK & GAY Social/discussion group; 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7.30 pm.
Contact David at VAC/GMHC on 9865 6700
GREEK LESBIANS Social group meets Thursday fortnightly at VAC in South Yarra. Contact Deb on 9865 6700
KOORIE & GAY Gay, transgender & bisexual men; monthly meetings & regular social gatherings. Michael Murray 9419 3350
LONG YANG Supportive social environment for gay Asian & non-Asian men.
Phone 9757 4696 for recorded info.
MULTICULTURAL GAY GROUP Social/support group for gay men from varied cultural backgrounds, their partners and friends. Ph 9537 1053
SILK Asian Men's Support Network; meets monthly. Contact David at VAC/GMHC on 9865 6700
AIDS CARE ASSOCIATION Community based volunteer group offering care & companionship to people
affected by HIV/AIDS (St Kilda & surrounding area). Ph 9531 4742 or 0413 397 620
AIDS, HEPATITIS & SEXUAL HEALTH LINE AIDSLINE telephone counselling on HIV/AIDS & STDs. Phone 9347 6099 or 1800 133 392
HIV POSITIVE PEER SUPPORT Meet other HIV+ guys, make friends, share experiences. Call Marcus Younger on 9525 4455 (or 1800 134 840) or E-mail <vic_perri@vicaids.asn.au>
HIV SERVICES SUPPORT PROGRAM Statewide network of volunteers trained to provide social,
emotional and practical support to people living with HIV/AIDS. Ph 9865 6700
PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS (Victoria) Assisting people with HIV/AIDS through information, advice, advocacy, support & representation. Call 9865 6772 or E-mail <plwavic@netspace.net.au>
POSITIVE LIVING CENTRE Community space for all with HIV/AIDS, family, partners, friends. Offers treatment information, social activities, confidential peer support, etc. Ph. 9525 4455 (1800 622 795)
ACCEPTANCE Gay & Lesbian Catholics; monthly mass in city. Contact Bernie on 9748 5688 or visit <www.alphalink.com.au/~accept/>
ALEPH Social support group for Jewish gay men in Melbourne. Ph Harold 9527 8734 or
Michael 0417 595 541
CLASS ACT Christian Lesbians; meetings 3rd Wednesday in Prahran. Call Joy on 9509 8418
CAPE Churches AIDS & related diseases Pastoral care & Education. John 9690 3510 or Joan 9844 3280
GEYEH Support group for family & friends of Jewish gays/lesbians. Ph Merv 9850 5491 or Helen 9528 6865
JEWISH LESBIAN GROUP OF VICTORIA Meets monthly. Contact Sara on 9489 9669 or
Karen on 9489 1130
MELBOURNE BUDDHIST CENTRE Call 9380 4303
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF MELBOURNE Richmond. Ph 9421 4219
or 0414 690 351 or visit <www.ufmcc.com>
NEW WAVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH Fitzroy. Ring Carol 9801 9405, Fred 9879 1704
or Duane 9459 6686
QYC(Queer Young Christians) Support group for gay/lesbian christians in 20's and 30's. Ph. 9347 1642 or Matthew 9380 9161 or Caitlin 9419 6638
ST. AGNES' ANGLICAN PARISH Glenhuntly, Saturday & Sunday. Phone 9571 3932
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH Melbourne. Ph 9663 2495 or 9663 2817
ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH Thornbury. Pastoral care, counselling, support.
Contact Robert 9484 1052 or 0413 292 956
ST. MARKS ANGLICAN CHURCH Fitzroy. Ph 9419 5051 or visit <www.labyrinth.net.au/~stmarksf/>
LESBIAN OPEN HOUSE Informal discussion/social group, meeting 1st & 3rd Thursday in Collingwood. Call 9534 6291
LYNX Social club for lesbians who may be shy and uncertain in the current gay scene - meets every Thursday in Melbourne's eastern suburbs - ph. 9889 9684 or E-mail <lynx@rainbow.net.au>
MOONDALA SISTERS Lesbian social/support group - meets 4th Thursday in East Bentleigh - ph. Meg on 9783 3211
MORNINGTON PENINSULA LESBIAN NETWORK Meets 1st Tuesday, Mt Martha. Phone Sue on 9783 3211 (BH)
NEW COMPANIONS Northern suburbs - gather on the last Friday for a meal - guys, girls & couples welcome - call Lindsay 9355 7612 or Geoff 5786 1314
PENINSULA GUYS Meets Thursday evening in Frankston. Contact Ian on 0411 228 142 or Graeme on 9769 6331
SOUTH EAST LESBIANS FOR HEALTH Meets 2nd Wednesday in Frankston. Details Sue or Meg on 9783 3211
WHISE - Women's Health in the South East - 'Lesbian Health & Support Directory' listing over 120 agencies in the area of health, counselling, accomodation, social groups and violence - contact Meg on 9783 3211
YOUNG BUCKS Group for guys 18-35 in south-eastern suburbs.
Contact Michael on 9750 6080 or 0411 111 572
See also Country Victoria Page.
CHAMELEON SOCIETY OF VICTORIA Monthly meetings, advice & support for crossdressers,
TVs, TGs & TSs. Ph 9517 9416
CRISS CROSS SOCIAL CLUB Facilities for dressing & make-up, movies, social contacts, clothing for sale. Ph Marsha at Deja Vu Bazaar, Mentone on 9585 1399 (Tues-Sat)
SEAHORSE VICTORIA Social & support group for crossdressers, TSs & TGs.
Phone 9513 8222 or visit <www.vicnet.net.au/~seahorse/>
TRANSGENDER LIBERATION & CARE VICTORIA Providing a safe, supportive environment for the transgender community. Ph 0417 141b975 or 9359 3127 of visit <www.vicnet.net.au/~tlc>
TRANSGENDER VICTORIA Striving for justice & equality for people experiencing gender identity issues. Ph 9517 6613 or 019 946 242 or visit <www.vicnet.net.au/~victrans>
DEAF GAY & LESBIAN ASSOCIATION Regular meetings & social activities. Ph 9650 1164 or 9650 9218 or write to: The Secretary, DGLA(Vic), PO Box 1014, Carlton, Vic 3053
GADABOUT Social & discussion group for gay people with disabilities (support from non-disabled welcome).Call 9397 5142 or Greg on 9391 5231
LESBIAN MOTHERS GROUP Groups operate all around Melbourne - ring Viv on 94818668
MELBOURNE ADOPTED & GAY Support group meeting 3rd Wednesday in Carlton. Contact David on 9421 3331
SOUTH EAST LESBIAN PARENTS GROUP Meets 4th Sunday in Oakleigh.
Ph. Carol & Judy (9803 4087) or Meg (9783 3211)
QUID - QUEER USERS OF ILLICIT DRUGS Confidential support group for gay/lesbian/bisexual users of alcohol or drugs. Phone 9429 3322 or visit <www.melbourne.net/buoyancy/>
