LGBTI Living Well Program
This program, an NTAHC initiative, supports people in the Northern Territory who experience life as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
and Intersex (LGBTI) through
a range of varied and
focused activities.
The LGBTI Living Well Program was designed and developed as a digital information, training, and resource program to give NT LGBTI people improved social and emotional wellbeing outcomes throughout the lifespan. A principle component of the program is to ensure that the wider community becomes more educated about LGBTI issues through training and social media.
LGBTISB+ Groups
Our support groups provide a safe and welcoming space for participants to share experiences, seek guidance, and build connections with others who understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQI+ community in Northern Territory.
Darwin Support Group
Monthly Transfemme Peer Support Groups have recommenced for 2025.
If you wish to attend, or want to know more information please register.
LGBTI Living Well are starting a new group this week - Bush Connections.
This ONLINE ONLY group is a place for friends living out remote to stay connected.
If you, or someone you know is living outside of Garramilla (Darwin) or Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
LGBTQIASB+ Youth Group AND our 18+ group dates have been updated!
Our youth group and 18 - 30 group dates have changed. Now running every second Tuesday of the month at Medicare Mental Health, Casuarina.
LGBTQIASB+ Youth Group AND our 18+ group dates have been updated!
Our youth group and 18 - 30 group dates have changed. Now running every second Tuesday of the month at Medicare Mental Health, Casuarina.
FREE Counselling Service
At NTAHC there is a small counselling practice established, specifically aimed at clients from the LGBTQIA community as well as NTAHC’s target populations. The practice is temporarily run by a new counsellor Chloe McCarthy.
See here for more inofrmation.
On the road for Funded Workshops!
TENANT CREEK WE ARE HEADING BACK!
RACGP & ACRRM accredited workshop focused on supporting LGBTIQA+SB individuals who are living in the Barkly region. Face-to-face only.
Education & Training
Now avaialble at NTAHC Darwin's new Education Space
Our aim is to improve acceptance and social inclusion through delivering timely and relevant educational information to clinicians and other professionals in working with LGBTI people across the lifespan. It’s significant in today’s environment to ensure that people and organisations provide inclusive practice based on decades of social stigma and discrimination faced by LGBTI communities.
We are here to help.
See what our participant's have to say!
“Excellent. Huge learning curve. Great activities that increased my awareness and knowledge”
Family Planning Darwin
Sexual & Gender Diversity
“Was great when (the facilitator) said ‘we’. Thanks for sharing personal info. Space was safe for us to tell our stories”
Katherine Pride
Sexual & Gender Diversity
"Very clear & helpful explanation of terms, making me more confident in using them”
Clinic 34 Darwin
Trans101
“Every aspect has been thoroughly informative, engaging, great pace, interactive, easy to understand, a lot of fun”
ARRCS Alice Springs
Silver Rainbow
Community Run Events and Groups
We've compiled a list of events and groups we've found online. If you have an event to add, or if you'd like to make changes to an existing listing, please email us at comms@ntahc.org.au.
List of Services
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Peachy PartyList Item 1
Join us at the next Peachy Party in Darwin! Follow Peachy on social media to stay updated on upcoming events.
At Peachy Parties, we embody the spirit of fun and inclusivity, delivering vibrant celebrations brimming with fabulous, queer energy. Don’t miss out!
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Lez Move Queer Run ClubList Item 2
Lez Move Darwin is a queer run / walk / stroll club encouraging activity and community.
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Boots ClubList Item 3
Monthly line dancing in the Top End.
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Rainbow RidersList Item 4
Rainbow Riders queer ride meetups. A new Queer motorcyclists social group has formed. Be sure to follow the LGBTQIA+ Members Of Darwin Facebook Group.
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Bush Chooks Basketball teams
The Bush Chooks are Darwin's local LGBTQIA+ basketball team who promote equality and inclusion in sports. Catch a game at the Darwin Basketball Stadium, Marrara.
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Queer Network CDU
We are the Queer Network student group at Charles Darwin University!
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Slay Saturdays
EVERY SATURDAY @ DISCOVERY NIGHTCLUB
DARWIN’S WEEKLY QUEER PARTY
Drag | DJs | Glamour
Days Of Significance
| Date | Event | About |
|---|---|---|
| 31st March | Trans Day of Visibility | Trans Day of Visibility is an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements. |
| 6th April | International Asexuality Day (IAD) | International Asexuality Day is about the ties that bind acespec people across the world, and to us that means building on our relationships with other advocacy groups, especially the smallest and newest groups in our region, and using our membership base to highlight what they do and draw attention to the issues they face. |
| 26th April | Lesbian Visibility Day | This day present an opportunity to celebrate, love and raise the visibility of lesbians. |
| 17th May | IDAHOBIT | International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates LGBTIQ people globally and raise awareness for the work still needed. |
| 28th May | LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day | DVAD Aims to raise awareness of Domestic Violence (DV) in LGBTIQ+ communities, remember LGBTIQ+ victims of DV who have lost their lives, recognise LGBTIQ+ survivors and acknowledge the struggles of those LGBTIQ+ people who may currently be in an abusive relationship. |
| 28th May | International Non-binary People’s Day | International Non-Binary People’s Day celebrates Non-binary people who do not identify exclusively as male or female. They may identify as being both, between, or neither. |
| 28th August | Wear it Purple Day | Wear it Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering, and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. |
| 23rd September | Celebrate Bisexuality Day | Celebrate Bisexuality Day unites the bisexual community, their friends, and their supporters. It also raises awareness and provides an opportunity to educate the public about bisexuality. The day aims to counteract prejudice of bisexuals by both the straight and greater LGBT communities. Across the country, organizations will hold events in communities designed to dispel myths and increase awareness. |
| 8th October | International Lesbian Day | International Lesbian Day celebrates lesbian culture and visibility. It’s a day to be shared by lesbians and allies of lesbian rights. |
| 26th October | Intersex Awareness Day | October 26, 1996 marks the anniversary of the first public demonstration by intersex people in the United States. They demonstrated and shared their pain in a very public way, denouncing non-consensual intersex surgeries and demanding the medical industry take notice. Doctors dismissed the activists as a vocal minority in a 1997. |
| 8th November | Intersex Solidarity Day | Intersex Day of Solidarity, also known as Intersex Day of Remembrance, marks the birthday of Herculine Barbin, a French intersex person whose memoirs were later published by the philosopher Michel Foucault, along with contemporary texts and a later fictionalized account. |
| 20th November | Transgender Day of Remembrance | Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. |
Consumer Feedback Survey
"Sharing your feedback will help our program to grow"
Why people believe in us
“I would like to say another thank you for your time today, it was lovely to meet you & you were very welcoming and helpful to me, which I appreciated”.
Sally G on peer support
“Merry Christmas folks thanks for being there and helping so much this year”
Melissa C on peer support received
Do you need help right now?
Contact one of these national organisations
Qlife
Qlife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Phone: 1800 184 527
Website: qlife.org.au
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Phone: 1300 224 636
Website:
beyondblue.org.au
1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT supports LGBTI people who have experienced domestic or family violence. Get in touch through our online chat for a referral to the best support service for you.
Phone: 1800 737 732
Website: 1800respect.org.au
Are you living well?
Book in to see one of these LGBTI friendly services
NTAHC Counselling Service
LGBTI focused in the Northern Territory. Available every Tuesday and Wednesday, but everyone is welcome. Via face to face in Darwin, phone or video call. All ages welcome.
Phone: 0414 809 717
Email:
Northside Health NT - LGBTI Specialist Clinic
Visiting doctors specialising in LGBTI health provide a 3-day clinic on a monthly basis.
Phone: 08 7999 7448
Website: northsidehealthnt.com.au
Starting Point Clinical Psychology
Kassandra understands the concerns of the LGBTQI community and she provides an affirmative environment for anyone seeking support.
Phone: 0448 767 554
Website: startingpointpsychology.net
Headspace Darwin and Alice Springs
For 12-25 year olds, a range of services available including life issues, health & wellbeing, mental health, AOD, work & study, Yarn Safe.
Phone: 8931 5999
Dr Emma Ellis at Danila Dilba Darwin
Dr Emma Ellis is passionate about providing high level care in a supportive and culturally appropriate environment for Sistergirls or Brotherboys.
Phone: 08 8942 5444
Location: 36 Knuckey Street, Darwin NT 0800
Website: https://ddhs.org.au/
Social and emotional wellbeing
Social and emotional wellbeing sometimes means having a chat with someone or becoming involved in peer support activities. Pop into NTAHC anytime. We are always happy to have a chat and a coffee. You might need some advice on referral pathways, especially when it comes to healthcare, and we can provide that too.
We are here to help.
Sistergirl Suicide Prevention Resource
To order print or digital copies email belinda.chaplin@ntahc.org.au
