Rainbow Tick Accreditation
You Are Who You Say You Are
Pride March 2022
DPV Health Victoria Awards
DPV Health Services
We are here to support you with all your healthcare needs.
We offer a range of healthcare services including medical, dental, disability, mental health, physical health and community support, in a safe, non-judgemental and welcoming environment. Staff at DPV Health have completed an inclusion-training program on the needs and experiences of LGBTIQ people. The training features the perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds, information on inclusive language as well as the use of correct pronouns and names to ensure that everyone feels welcomed.
Discrimination affects health
We recognise that experiencing discrimination negatively impacts a person’s health and wellbeing. You don’t have to feel alone. Talk to us if you need support and we may be able to connect you, your family or carer to:
- counselling services
- local support groups or networks (for individuals or families and carers)
- other appropriate services
Confidentiality and disclosure
Your privacy and safety are our priority. You have the right to a confidential health service, and any issues you discuss with us about your sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex variations remain confidential.
DPV Health LGBTIQA+ Services Brochure
Learn more about the services DPV Health offer for the LGBTIQA+ Community.
Join us at the Pride in the North Summit!
The LGBTIQ+ summit is a Pride in the North event, gathering business, community networks, leaders, and community members with lived experience, to share ideas and have insightful conversations on LGBTIQA+ in the North.
Backlash Script for organisations
Some organisations experience negative backlash for their efforts at inclusion and protections for all clients and employees.
It is important to handle negative responses in a consistent and thoughtful manner.
You Are Who You Say You Are
DPV Health is advocating for inclusive and quality healthcare for the LGBTIQ communities in Melbourne.
The You Are Who You Say You Are Report sheds light on the barriers LGBTIQ people face in accessing health care, gaps in service provisions and makes recommendations for change in order to improve services for LGBTIQ people.
LGBTIQ Community Facebook Page
Join our Facebook Private Community Group, LGBTIQ Community Connect (Northern Melbourne). This page is for all LGBTIQ people who live in Whittlesea and Hume. A safe and supportive space for people to flourish and thrive. There will be social events, trivia, film, book groups, health information and more.
Rainbow Tick
We are proud to announce that DPV Health has achieved a Rainbow Tick Accreditation, which verifies that our health services are inclusive, safe and friendly for LGBTIQ service users and staff!
Pride In The North
The Pride in the North Collaborative is the coming together of communities and a range of health and community organisations in the outer north of Melbourne primarily to show their support and advance their work in supporting members of the LGBTIQ+ communities.
Art Showcase
DPV Health, in collaboration with the local community and Councils in Hume and Whittlesea, has created an art project to celebrate the diversity and creativity of LGBTIQ+ people and allies.
Resources
Resources for our LGBTIQ Community for support and information.
LGBTIQ+ Days of Significance Calendar
Download the LGBTIQ+ Days of Significance calendar and see how you can get involved in these events on throughout the year.
LGBTIQ Ally Resource - English
Download our LGBTIQ Ally Resource Poster
LGBTIQ Ally Resource - Arabic
Download our LGBTIQ Ally Resource Poster in Arabic
LGBTIQ Ally Resource - Hindi
Download our LGBTIQ Ally Resource Poster in Hindi
LGBTIQ Ally Resource - Punjabi
Download our LGBTIQ Ally Resource Poster in Punjabi
LGBTIQ Ally Resource - Turkish
Download our LGBTIQ Ally Resource Poster in Turkish
LGBTIQ Helpful Links & Resources
Download list of useful online and off line resources for support and further information.
LGBTIQ Glossary
Download a a quick guide to gender pronouns.
Qlife
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue works to equip LGBTI people with the knowledge and skills to maintain their own good mental health and wellbeing, and recognise symptoms in people close to them, in order to prevent the development a mental health condition.
Minus18
Minus18 is Australia's national organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) youth.
Black Rainbow
Black Rainbow is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBQTI+SB) organisation in the pursuit of positive health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian LGBQTI+SB*.
Australian Pride Network
The Australian Pride Network exists to promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride on a national level, encouraging diverse communities in Australia to hold and attend pride events, whilst increasing promotional and networking opportunities among Australian pride organisations.
Queerspace
Queerspace is an LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service established in 2009 by LGBTIQ+ communities for LGBTIQ+ communities. queerspace has a focus on relationships, families, parenting and young people and offers co-located services across the north-west metropolitan region of Victoria.
A Safe Space for Everyone
DPV Health is committed to providing safe and accessible services to every member of our community
We respect and support all diverse communities including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) clients and communities.
DPV Health is actively working towards providing the best health care and making the experience more inclusive for LGBTIQ people.
IDIDAHOBIT 2023 Creative Connections Art Showcase
Community artwork on the theme 'Celebrating Identities'
Jacqui
“My collage explores the intersections of being part of a big, traditional family and my connection with the women in my family and being part of a big multigenerational queer community. Being queer opens new ways to be a woman and explore femininity, and I feel less pressure to fit into my family’s expectations. I feel like I have found the freedom to celebrate the family of my birth and my chosen rainbow family”.
Mx Jenn H
“As a young adult, my older brother travelled through national forests in California finding himself and immersing himself in nature for months at a time. The stories he regaled upon returning vividly felt the calmest and most at peace I’d ever seen him. I find the same peace and connection to him on my trips to the Warburton Californian Redwood Forest, where memories of him flow through me and keep his spirit alive”.
Anonymous
Secondary school Rainbow Group participants celebrating their identities through jewellery design.
Me
“This is just a piece of art that I made in class one day a thought it would fit the topic perfectly”.
Anonymous
The Helpers - Clover
“My art piece is of some of the most helpful and nicest people I know that have changed my life so much.
I did the artwork when I was 14 but I'll be 15 in 19 days I go by all pronouns and don't really know my gender identity.”
Community Group
The Nexus LGBTIQ+ Community Group and a local artist at one of our monthly meetings got together around a table that had a mixture of art materials on it. The aim of the event was for artwork to be created. One person started, then 10 minutes later passed on to the next, and then returned to you in the end, for everyone to talk about how it felt to have their work changed/added to and then passed back to them.
Community Group
The Nexus LGBTIQ+ Community Group and a local artist at one of our monthly meetings got together around a table that had a mixture of art materials on it. The aim of the event was for artwork to be created. One person started, then 10 minutes later passed on to the next, and then returned to you in the end, for everyone to talk about how it felt to have their work changed/added to and then passed back to them.
Anonymous
Secondary school Rainbow Group participants celebrating their identities through jewellery design.
Talk to us
Your feedback matters. We are always looking for ways to improve services for the LGBTIQ community. We welcome feedback from LGBTIQ community members about any aspect of our service. Talk to our staff, or go to our website to provide confidential feedback, or get involved and work with our service as a consumer, family member or carer of an LBGTIQ client to further improve our services.
For more details contact populationhealth@dpvhealth.org.au
Videos
Finding a safe space | headspace
Learn more about the importance of finding a safe space to be who you are.
LGBTIQ Pronouns
What are pronouns and why are they important?
When your child comes out
Listen: What to do when your child comes out
Rainbow Tick
We asked DPV Health’s staff “How does achieving the Rainbow Tick make you feel?” Watch the video to hear what they had to say.
Event Highlights
IDAHOBIT Art Showcase May 2022
Midsumma Festival Pride March 2022
Midsumma Festival Pride March 2022
Midsumma Festival Pride March 2022
Midsumma Festival Pride March 2022
You Are Who You Say You Are - LGBTIQ Forum - 2021
You Are Who You Say You Are - LGBTIQ Forum - 2021
You Are Who You Say You Are - LGBTIQ Forum - 2021
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