LGBTIQAP+ Resources
Explore these useful resources and links. We consistently update this page to adhere to best practices and prioritize your safety. If you wish to be included on this page, kindly contact us.
** Need Help with your Mental Health? **
Do you need a listening ear or some advice? There are loads of support services and resources available for queer folk and allies - here's a list.
TheGoodNewsBlog.org - Important Internal Articles/Links:
Human Sexuality in Biblical perspectives
Conversion Therapy
Gender Diversity
Same Gender Marriage
Welcoming LGBTIQ Elders
Gifts for Leadership
Gender
Coming Out, Coming Home
Safe Church for Rainbow Families
Language and Symbols
Watch the Rainbow Christ Prayer
Watch: God is Non-Binary | Boy Renaissance
** Need Help? **
External Links:
Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International (ABBI)
Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC)
List of Christian denominations affirming LGBT people (Worldwide)
The Inclusive Bible (The First Egalitarian Translation)
The Inclusive Church (UK)
Human Sexuality in Biblical perspectives
Conversion Therapy
Gender Diversity
Same Gender Marriage
Welcoming LGBTIQ Elders
Gifts for Leadership
Gender
Coming Out, Coming Home
Safe Church for Rainbow Families
Language and Symbols
Featured Content:
AI Chat Bot - Affirming Theology for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Daily Devotional: Queer Edition (40 Days)AI Chat Bot - Affirming Theology for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Watch the Rainbow Christ Prayer
Watch: God is Non-Binary | Boy Renaissance
** Need Help? **
Do you need a listening ear or some advice? There are loads of support services and resources available for queer folk and allies. Here's a list. And if you're based on the Gold Coast, we have a dedicated page just for you.
External Links:
Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International (ABBI)
Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC)
List of Christian denominations affirming LGBT people (Worldwide)
The Inclusive Bible (The First Egalitarian Translation)
The Inclusive Church (UK)
QSPIRIT.NET - Q Spirit advocates for queer spirituality by exploring saints, history, and literature for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
LGBTQ+ in the Church (episcopalchurch.org)
LGBTQ+ in the Church (episcopalchurch.org)
Recommended Links/Youtube Videos:
Trans Spirit - Defence againsts the Dark Arts
QSpirit - Rainbow Christ Prayer: LGBTQ flag reveals the queer Christ
Call Me Troy | Full Documentary | LGBTQIA+
Here I am - “Coming out” doco
SAVE QAHC - "Tip of the Iceberg" by Jonathan Duffy
Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate Jeannie Gainsburg
A Love Lost A Queer Journey of Grief by Rev Wanda Floyd.
The Ending of Mark's Gospel: The Key to Understanding the Gospels and Christianity by Dr Peter Lewis
Deceived No More: How Jesus Led Me out of the New Age by Doreen Virtue
Free ebook by Shane St. Reynolds "Faith & Sexuality"
Some External Pastoral and Spiritual Resources:
https://lgbtqreligiousarchives.org/
https://www.gaycatholic.com.au/resources
https://www.transspirit.org/resources.html
https://www.unitingnetworkaustralia.org/open-and-affirming-project
https://www.abbi.org.au/resources/
https://equalvoices.org.au/resources/
External Links to other helpful resources and LGBT+ Groups:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Australian Human Rights Commission
eSafety Commissioner
Rainbow Network - Inclusive Services For Young LGBTIQA+ Victorians.
A Love Lost A Queer Journey of Grief by Rev Wanda Floyd.
The Ending of Mark's Gospel: The Key to Understanding the Gospels and Christianity by Dr Peter Lewis
Deceived No More: How Jesus Led Me out of the New Age by Doreen Virtue
Free ebook by Shane St. Reynolds "Faith & Sexuality"
Some External Pastoral and Spiritual Resources:
https://lgbtqreligiousarchives.org/
https://www.gaycatholic.com.au/resources
https://www.transspirit.org/resources.html
https://www.unitingnetworkaustralia.org/open-and-affirming-project
https://www.abbi.org.au/resources/
https://equalvoices.org.au/resources/
External Links to other helpful resources and LGBT+ Groups:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Australian Human Rights Commission
eSafety Commissioner
Rainbow Network - Inclusive Services For Young LGBTIQA+ Victorians.
Inclusive language guide prepared by Dr Gavi Ansara
MCC (Brisbane) Spiritual & Practical resources
Equal Voices
Qlife peer support
QUAC (QLD Council for LGBTI Health)
LGBTI Legal Service - (Queensland)
https://www.equal.org.au/ LGBT+ Lobby Group
Intersex Human Rights Australia
Intersex Peer Support Australia
Pride In Sport Directory (Australia)
Refugees and Asylum Seekers Centre (Within Australia)
https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/ (Refugees International)
Our Voices Our Lives Our Way (OVOLOW) (LGBTQIA+ people with disability)
Top 15 Australian Gay RSS Feeds
A Letter to Louise: A Biblical Affirmation of Homosexuality
Courses/Training
Faith & Sexuality, Clobber Texts and Gender by QueerTheology.com
Queer Spirituality 101
Body Image / Eating Disorders:
Resources for Individuals with an Eating Disorder (Insideout Institute)
Find Professionals Near You (butterfly.org.au/)
Free Tattoo Removal
INK-nitiative Program
LGBT+ Surrogacy:
https://www.growingfamilies.org/
Donor Programs for LGBTI+ People - rainbowfertility.com.au
Addiction to Recovery:
https://www.addictionhelp.com/
Refugee and Immigration Legal Service:
If you are located outside Australia and seeking free legal advice on migration to Australia for refugees and asylum seekers, you may reach out to http://www.racs.org.
MCC (Brisbane) Spiritual & Practical resources
Equal Voices
Qlife peer support
QUAC (QLD Council for LGBTI Health)
LGBTI Legal Service - (Queensland)
https://www.equal.org.au/ LGBT+ Lobby Group
Intersex Human Rights Australia
Intersex Peer Support Australia
Pride In Sport Directory (Australia)
Refugees and Asylum Seekers Centre (Within Australia)
https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/ (Refugees International)
Our Voices Our Lives Our Way (OVOLOW) (LGBTQIA+ people with disability)
Top 15 Australian Gay RSS Feeds
A Letter to Louise: A Biblical Affirmation of Homosexuality
Courses/Training
Faith & Sexuality, Clobber Texts and Gender by QueerTheology.com
Queer Spirituality 101
Body Image / Eating Disorders:
Resources for Individuals with an Eating Disorder (Insideout Institute)
Find Professionals Near You (butterfly.org.au/)
Free Tattoo Removal
INK-nitiative Program
LGBT+ Surrogacy:
https://www.growingfamilies.org/
Donor Programs for LGBTI+ People - rainbowfertility.com.au
Addiction to Recovery:
https://www.addictionhelp.com/
Refugee and Immigration Legal Service:
If you are located outside Australia and seeking free legal advice on migration to Australia for refugees and asylum seekers, you may reach out to http://www.racs.org.
Gender Development:
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1909367116
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332087291_Predicting_Early-Childhood_Gender_Transitions
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0224321
https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.12758
https://theconversation.com/when-do-children-develop-their-gender-identity-56480
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/Pages/Gender-Diverse-Transgender-Children.aspx
Trauma Awareness:
https://beaconhouse.org.uk/resources/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYBUY1kZpf8&ab_channel=AnnaFreud
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/trauma/caregivers/
https://www.betterup.com/blog/childhood-trauma
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mindful-anger/201804/9-steps-healing-childhood-trauma-adult
Immediate danger or in crisis and need support
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