IMPORTANT NOTICE

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most community groups are currently not meeting. To protect yourself and others, avoid all unnecessary contact with 

other people and follow all advice issued by the Australian Department of Health via their website. Conditions are changing constantly, so check

back periodically for the latest advice.

If you are feeling socially isolated, see the Services and COVID-19 pages on this website for people you can contact. Various phone and online services such as Q Life and Lifeline are still operating as usual, and services like Bfriend are still available via phone and email to offer support to LGBTIQA+ South

Australians.

Resources for LGBTIQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Sometimes it can be hard to find your mob or someone you can have a yarn with, but it can make such a difference!

This page is designed to help LGBTIQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people connect with community. Here you'll find information about groups in South Australia, and information about online resources that are available in other parts of Australia.

If there's something you think is missing from this page, let us know by emailing [email protected] and we'll include it so we can keep growing this page.

South Australian groups

Moolagoo Mob & Blak Lemons

Moolagoo Mob & Blak Lemons is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander group which offers a social and support network for those who identify as gay, lesbian, sistergirl, or brotherboy. They meet every month in a friendly, safe and confidential environment to:

Check them out on Facebook.

National groups

Black Rainbow

Black Rainbow is a national advocacy platform and touchpoint for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBQTI) peoples. They support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTI people through a variety of community projects and initiatives.

Visit their website for more information.

Sistergirls & Brotherboys

A Facebook group for gender diverse Aboriginal people. Family, friends and supports are also welcome to join.

Yarns Heal

Yarns Heal is a suicide prevention campaign for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy community.

Their website contains information, including support services that Indigenous people can contact if needing support.

Interstate groups

2 Spirits

A service within the Queensland AIDS Council (QUAC), 2 Spirits focuses on working with and supporting LGBTIQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. They do this in various ways, and more information is available via their website and Facebook page.

gar’ban’djee’lum Network

gar’ban’djee’lum is a Brisbane-based, independent social and support network for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people with diverse genders, bodies, sexualities and relationships. They do many things including supporting the community, promoting healthy lifestyles, and advocating for the community.

Visit their website for more information.