LGBTQIA+ Community & FV
Football Victoria is committed to embracing diversity by ensuring our sport and events are welcoming, safe and inclusive for everyone. We believe, being inclusive is reflecting the diversity of our local communities and that everyone should have the opportunity to be included and engaged through football in a way that is positive and meaningful, regardless of sex, sexuality, gender identity or any other defining characteristic.
FV recognizes and values the benefits of engaging a diverse community in growing participation. We are committed to changing attitudes and promoting positive language and policies that assist the LGBTQI+ community in feeling welcomed, comfortable and supported in our game.
Football Victoria has zero tolerance for homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in our game, and is committed to fostering safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for all participants.
Dedicated LGBTQIA+ ally at FV
Sophie Byrnes
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Project Manager
sophie.byrnes@footballvictoria.com.au
If you would like more information about Football Victoria LGBTQIA+ matters including support advice, or reporting an issue, please contact the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team: DEI@footballvictoria.com.au
Alternatively, if your issue is related to member protection, reach out to our member protection officer at: Memberprotection@footballvictoria.com.au
Please Note: All issues will be dealt with in strict confidence.
Pride in Sport: Resources
Roadmap: An all inclusive approach to governance and leadership in Australian sport
Guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport
Anti-Homophobia & Inclusion Framework For Australian Sports
Pride in Sport Infographic: Inclusion in Sport
Helpline Details:
Organisation | Org logo | About | Contact & Resources |
Minus 18
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| Minus18 aims to improve the health and wellbeing of, and provide a safe environment for, same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people in Australia. | Visit: minus18.org.au/resources |
Qlife
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| QLife provides anonymous and free LGBT+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. | Visit: qlife.org.au Call: 1800 184 527
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Lifeline
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| Lifeline is Australia’s leading suicide prevention service. Their crisis support service is available 24 hour a day, 365 days a year. | Visit: lifeline.org.au 24/7 Crisis Support - 13 11 14 Text support: https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-text/ Online Chat: https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/ |
Kids Helpline
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| Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. | Visit: kidshelpline.com.au For 24/7 phone counselling, call: 1800 55 1800 Email Counselling: counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au WebChat Counselling: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help//webchat-counselling/ |
Black Rainbow
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| Black Rainbow is a national volunteer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTIA+SB social enterprise to pursue positive health and wellbeing of the Community. | Visit Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet: Resources Black Rainbow Facebook page: facebook.com/BlackRainbowAustralia |
Rainbow Door
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| Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBT+ helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBT+ Victorians, their friends and family. This service is run by Switchboard Victoria. | Visit rainbowdoor.org.au Call: 1800 729 367 Text: 0480 017 246
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Beyond Blue
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| Beyond Blue is a national service who work to raise awareness of depression, anxiety and suicide prevention. They aim to reduce the stigma surrounding these issues and to encourage people to seek support when they need it. | Visit: beyondblue.org.au for more info. Or call: 1300 22 4636 to speak to a counsellor. |