Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQIA+)
Diversity ACT
DIVERSITY ACT
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu Closed
Fri Closed
Sat 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Sun Closed
About Us
Diversity ACT is a community based, registered charity, run by volunteers that provides a service hub, social worker, support networks, groups and community resources to assist the LGBTIAQ+ community of the ACT Region.
Diversity ACT is a registered charity and relies solely on fundraising events such as Community BBQ's (Mawson Shopping Centre and Bunnings), and Hub Hire for parties and other events. Diversity ACT is always looking for ways to fund raise so that services can remain viable. As a registered charity we accept donations from the community.
Diversity ACT has provided assistance for LGBTIAQ+ community members with;
- Emergency Relief food hampers during their greatest times of need including Christmas Hampers, with gifts for adults and their children (jointly with TUC*),
- assistance with resume writing & job seeking,
- support through our own volunteer social worker
- on-line support referrals from a support clearinghouse
- transport
- footwear & clothing (jointly with Tuggeranong Uniting)
- advice and assistance to a number of people coming out as SGD
- advocacy & court support
- placements for students in Youth Work and Community Development
- advice on LGBTIAQ+ issues to other agencies
We also achieved key milestones:
- Established Queer Youth Together - our long running Youth Group
- Established the Rainbow Christian Alliance in a joint project with Tuggeranong Uniting Church
- Established the Rainbow Christian Alliance, Dare Cafe, Goulburn
- Annual Wear it Purple Trivia night
- Provided LGBTIQ education to ACT government health workers & Telephone Crisis Supporters
- Increased fundraising & improved public relations through grants and community events
Our goal is to continue to provide these and other services, as needed, with the assistance of our volunteers.
HUB HOURS
The Hub Opening Hours is based on the availability of our volunteers so please understand that opening hours can vary at times if we are supporting clients:
Saturday 1.30pm – 4pm
When our office is unattended the number is diverted to a member of the committee.
HUB HIRE
The Diversity Hub is Available for hire! We offer both our office space and community rooms for hire.
Our soft-fall covered playground and fenced yard also makes our space popular for parties, birthdays and other events.
Hire Fee – $25 per hour (Min 3 hrs for Garden hire to incorporate set-up / clean-up)
For full price lists & Terms & Conditions please download our form:
Diversity Hub booking form 2017-1
If you are interested, please contact the Office on: 0419 964948 or email: [email protected]
Please see our website for group times and supports
Free membership is also available and membership forms are on the website.
Upcoming Events at Diversity ACT
Quick Facts About The Region
Extra Information
Disabled access Parking, Toilet, Ramp
Online Service Yes
Phone Service Yes
Accessible By Anyone
Access Fee No fee
Age Ranges All ages
Facility Notes
Room for hire
Volunteer Notes
Volunteers welcome - the more volunteers the longer our opening hours can be. Sub-committee roles available: Policy & Governance, Finance & Fundraising, Property Management, Education & Training, Health & Wellbeing, Events
Tags
Bisexual, Gay, Intersex, Lesbian, Queer, Transgender
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Diversity ACT is a community-based, registered charity, that exists to support LGBTIQ+ people of the Canberra Region. Diversity ACT provides a Community Services Hub, a support network and community resources that support the diverse experiences of all citizens of the ACT and Region, and to support equal rights and treatment of all Canberrans regardless of their sexual or gender orientation. We aim to maintain a strong and inclusive community for LGBTIQ+ people. Diversity ACT provides free and confidential services, a safe place, specialist support service and a recreational hub. We registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) on 1 July 2015 and became a Public Benevolent Institution on 12 May 2016, which means we have DGR or Tax Deductible status for operating in NSW & ACT Our mission is to work with LGBTIQ+ people and community groups, their families, friends and the wider community to advance a culture of inclusion in the ACT Region. Our Vision is to be the first point of contact for LGBTIQ+ people in the ACT Region. Our Strategic Goals are to maintain the Diversity Hub as a drop in and community centre which is a safe place for LGBTIQ+ people. To deliver information, publications, training and education programs for LGBTIQ+ people and the community on a range of LGBTIQ+ topics and issues. In 2018 our goals include: 1. To increase our membership base & community partnerships to expand of our services and programs. 2. Increase awareness of what constitutes Family and Domestic Violence & Abuse in all relationships 3. Building strong and inclusive community through our groups and activities 4. Conduct regular fundraising activities to support organisational operations
Visit DIVERSITY ACT website