Rainbow Mob

VACCHO’s vision of vibrant, healthy, self-determining Aboriginal communities includes all LGBTQIASB+ community members. We welcome and embrace the diversity of our Rainbow Mob.

For more information on how VACCHO supports Rainbow Mob inclusion for our members, see: Rainbow Tick Accreditation.

RESOURCES

By VACCHO

Rainbow Mob Health Training

VACCHO and the Wurru Wurru Health Unit have created this FREE online training package aimed to build the capacity of the health and wellbeing sector to support LGBTQIASB+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The training takes roughly three hours to complete with lived experience Community videos, engaging activities, and in-depth guidelines on how to best support Rainbow Mob in Victoria.

The training covers topics such as understanding intersectionality, identifying social and cultural determinants of health, Rainbow Mob health priorities and understanding the requirements of delivering culturally safe care to Rainbow Mob.

To enroll in the training go to the VACCHO training page, where it says ‘Login’ select ‘Create a new account’ and sign up for the Rainbow Mob Health course.

Go to Rainbow Mob Health Training

Rainbow Mob Posters

VACCHO has developed a series of posters and resources for ACCOs and other services to promote Rainbow Mob inclusion in their organisation. VACCHO encourages everyone to use and share these resources.

Resources for Community:

Resources for staff:

Our Strong Voices Episode 3: Intersectionality with Rainbow Mob

Listen to the powerful voices of some deadly Rainbow Mob community members as they share their reflections and lived experiences on cultural safety, intersectionality, truth telling, unconscious bias, and so much more.

Duration: 38min | Date: June 2023

What is ‘QTIBPOC’?

Trans people come in all shapes and sizes, across all ages, cultures, genders, faiths, spiritualities, bodies, and backgrounds. There’s no one way to be trans.

Unfortunately Trans Indigenous, Black and People of Colour can experience discrimination at higher rates than their peers. Research tells us how enormous the impact of a supportive environment, the role friends and loved ones play, and the difference being safe and respected makes.

VACCHO and Transgender Victoria have come together to create this downloadable resource that enables us to be more informed about Trans Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, and be part of creating more inclusive spaces in a meaningful and impactful way.

QTIBPOC Resource - Print

QTIBPOC Resource - Digital

For Rainbow Mob

Organisations

Koorie Pride Victoria is helping build visibility, strength and connection for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQAS&B+ people – our beautiful Rainbow Mob – across all of Victoria.

Black Rainbow is a national volunteer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTIA+SB social enterprise in the pursuit of positive health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, Sistergirl and Brotherboys (LGBQTIA+SB).

BlaQ is the peak organisation for Aboriginal Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual + Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTQIA+SB) Peoples and Communities in NSW.

Thorne Harbour Health are a LGBTIQ+ community-controlled organisation, governed by their members, and working for our sex, sexuality and gender diverse communities. Thorne Harbour Health has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health program.

Transgender Victoria is Victoria’s leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy. TVG works to achieve justice, equity and inclusive service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends.

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

Queerspace is an LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service by LGBTIQ+ communities for LGBTIQ+ communities, with a focus on relationships, families, parenting and young people and offers co-located services across the north- west metropolitan region of Victoria.

Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities.

Minus18 is Australia’s charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth via life-affirming youth events, digital resources, and education for the whole community.

Zoe Belle Gender Collective (ZBGC) is a trans and gender diverse led advocacy organisation based in Victoria, Australia.

The Victorian Pride Centre is the first purpose-built centre for Australia’s LGBTIQ+ communities. It is a place to pave new directions for LGBTIQ+ communities, while honouring and celebrating their brave – and at times difficult – past. It is home to practical and supportive services and will grow into a destination for visitors from across Australia, and beyond.

As Australia’s not for profit LGBTIQA+ media organisation, JOY Media represents the people, stories, news, music, and lived experiences of Australia’s LGBTIQA+ community and our allies.