Community contacts

Key services and community organisations supporting LGBTIQA+ people in the Inner West

Image: Shane Rozario

Four poeple seated on a rainbow bench in a park. Their arms are around each other in support.

  • ACON
    New South Wales' leading HIV and LGBTQ+ health organisation
  • ANTRA
    Australia's leading not-for-profit organisation supporting the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Chinese Diaspora
  • Australian Queer Students' Network
    Network for queer students to organise and collaborate, gain and distribute resources, and make contacts and connections that will activate their education
  • BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation
    Supporting and empowering the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQSB+ community
  • Bobby Goldsmith Foundation
    Not for profit organisation helping people living with HIV to thrive
  • Health Equity Matters
    The national federation for Australia’s leading HIV and LGBTQ+ organisations
  • Inner City Legal Centre
    Not for profit community based legal centre serving the LGBTIQA+ community since 1980
  • Interaction for Health and Human Rights 
    Australia's national intersex organisation, bringing together Intersex Peer Support Australia and Intersex Human Rights Australia under one unified brand to deliver support, advocacy, and human rights leadership.
  • Intersex Peer Support Australia
    Peer support, information and advocacy for people with innate variations of sex characteristics and their families
  • InterLink - Intersex psychosocial support service  
    Mental health and wellbeing services to people with innate variations of sex characteristics and their family members
  • Kaleido Health Centre 
    Specialised LGBTQ+ health service for sexuality and gender diverse people in NSW
  • LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
    National health peak for organisations supporting LGBTQ+ people
  • PFlag
    Support for the parents, family and friends of lesbians and gays
  • Positive Life
    Peak organisation for people living with HIV/AIDS in NSW
  • Pride History Group
    Volunteer community group dedicated to researching and recording Sydney's LGBTIQ+ history
  • QLife
    Peer-led support, advocacy, referral and counselling for LGBTQ+ people
  • Minus 18
    Supports LGBTQA+ young people through events, resources, and education 
  • Rainbow Babies and Kids
    NSW based social and support group
  • Rainbow Cultures
    An online directory of groups and services for culturally and linguistically diverse LGBTIQA+ people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Summer Hill Rainbow Crossing
    Permanent Rainbow crossing at Summer Hill's Lackey Street Piazza for chalking messages of rainbow love
  • Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association
    Not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the professional support and development of Sydney LGBTIQ community
  • Sydney Bi+ Network
    Volunteer-run organisation dedicated to improving the well-being of bi+ people across Sydney
  • The Gender Centre
    Support, advocacy, referral and counselling for people with gender issues
  • The Women's Library
    Created in 1992 by a group of women passionate about providing literary resources and a safe space for women
  • Trans Pride Australia
    A social and support group for trans and gender diverse people and their loved ones in Australia
  • Transcend Australia
    Working towards a world where Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary children are embraced and given every opportunity to thrive and flourish
  • Women Partners of Bisexual Men Service
    Provides counselling and support groups for women partners of same sex attracted men

  • Another Closet
    Information for people in LGBTIQ relationships who are, or may be, experiencing domestic and family violence
  • Domestic Violence Line
    For those who identify as female and are experiencing domestic abuse
  • Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program
    Provide women and their children who have experienced with information, advocacy and referrals
  • NSW Police Assistance Line
    Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLOs) are specially trained to address LGBTIQ issues and are located in Police stations across NSW
  • Relationships Australia
    Leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities
  • 1800RESPECT
    For everyone experiencing domestic abuse
  • QLife
    Support, advocacy, referral and counselling for people with gender issues
  • Say it Out Loud
    Encourages people from LGBTIQ communities to start talking about relationships
  • Women and Girls Emergency Centre (WAGEC)
    Not-for-profit organisation delivering a range of crisis and early intervention accommodation to women, children and families experiencing domestic and family violence

  • Rainbow WISE Employment
    Work one-on-one with a dedicated Case Manager who will work with you to identify your goals and career priorities pre and post job placement

  • Love Project
    Empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people to lead healthy active and more social lives
  • Older Dykes
    Short stories, articles, resources and podcasts including resources for connecting with the community
  • Seniors Rights Service
    Community organisation dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older people, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged groups
  • Silver Pride Navigator
    An online portal connecting older LGBTI+ people, their friends, family and supporters with key information to help them navigate aged care services and supports.
  • Silver Rainbow: Ageing and Aged Care 
    A project educating service providers, policy makers, LGBTI people and the general community about the needs of LGBTI elders.
  • UnitingCare Ageing
    Residential, community and housing services for older people

  • Bentstix
    One of the world's leading gay and lesbian hockey clubs and is based in Sydney
  • Bush Lemons
    Blue Mountains based Lesbian bush walking and outdoors group
  • Different Strokes Dragon Boat Club
    Provides a social and fitness-focused sporting outlet for the LGBTIQ community, their friends, family and supporters
  • Dykes on Bikes
    Australia's longest-running female-identified motorcycle club for those interested in bikes, Mardi Gras or expanding their social network
  • Freezone Volleyball Club
    A safe and inclusive volleyball community where people of all skills are welcome
  • Inner West Roller Derby League
    Inclusive and empowering roller derby community based in the Inner West
  • Queer Daze
    A time and place to catch up with your queer family in Sydney's Inner West. Kid friendly
  • Same Sex Salsa
    Same sex salsa for beginners and refreshers
  • Sydney Convicts
    Australia's first gay and inclusive rugby union club
  • Sydney Frontrunners
    Running and walking group which embraces diversity and encourages community for LGBTIQ people and friends
  • Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir
    Non-auditioned choir welcomes members regardless of their sexual identity or musical experience
  • Sydney Gaymers
    An all-inclusive, queer gaming hub for Australia
  • Sydney Outfielders
    An LGBT slow-pitch softball league that welcomes players of all ages, genders, orientations and skill levels
  • Sydney Rams Ten Pin Bowling Club
    Formed for the gay community in 1983 it has become one of Australia's foremost bowling leagues
  • Sydney Rangers FC
    An inclusive football club open to players of all backgrounds, races, ages, standards and sexual orientations
  • Sydney Shuttles Badminton Club
    An equal opportunity club devoted to playing social badminton for the gay community and promoting inter-club competition for its members
  • Sydney Silverbacks Wrestling Club
    Also known as Harbour City Wrestling Club is an LGBTIQ and straight friendly, not-for-profit community sporting club
  • Sydney Stingers
    A competitive LGBTIQ-inclusive water polo club in Sydney
  • Sydney Women's Baseball League
    Established in 1995, SWBL offers women a social and friendly baseball competition
  • Team Sydney
    Promotes sport, fitness and healthy lifestyles among Sydney's diverse community sports organisations
  • The Flying Bats Women's Football Club
    An LGBTIQ+ women's community football (soccer) club who promote inclusivity, health and wellbeing and creating a sense of community
  • The Pollys Club
    Raise money for charity through LGBTIQ+ themed dances, which are safe, all-inclusive, cost effective and lots of fun
  • The Red Rattler
    Not-for-profit artist and activist run warehouse venue and artists' studios
  • The Welcome Choir
    A lively, open, friendly, all-genders choir group in Sydney for people of any singing ability
  • Wett Ones Sydney
    Masters Swimming Australia-affiliated swimming club providing a safe, friendly and supportive swimming club for the gay and lesbian community and friends

  • Twenty10
    Housing, mental health, counselling and social support for young people 12-25
  • Wear it Purple
    Provide support and resources to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people
  • Youth Off the Streets
    Community organisation working for disadvantaged young people who may be homeless, drug dependent and/or recovering from abuse
  • Gayby Baby
    Comprehensive education resource to represent same-sex parented families
Page last updated: 26 Aug 2026