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Allsorts

category:  youth
phone:  6334 4013
email:  
description:  Queer youth group meets 4pm every Tuesday, contact Working It Out North

Anti-Discrimination Commission (Tasmania)

category:  political
phone:  Hobart: (03) 6224 4905 (03) 6233 4841; Free call (outside Hobart): 1800 632716
URL:  http://www.justice.tas.gov.auu
email:  
description:  The Anti-Discrimination Commission can assist in pursuing claims of discrimination on grounds of sexuality, gender identity etc.

Beyond: 'That's So Gay"

category:  youth
URL:  http://www.thatssogay.com.au
email:  
description:   book and program of workshops conducted throughout Australia designed to reduce homophobia in schools. Affiliated with Pride and Prejudice program

Bi-Tasmania

category:  bisexual
phone:  0401 054 003
description:  Social and support group for bisexual Tasmanians

Borderline (radio)

category:  media
description:  Tassie's only queer radio show every Monday 10am to 12pm on Edge Radio 99.3 FM

Coming Out Proud Program (COPP)

category:  political
URL:  http://home.vicnet.net.au/~copptas/homepage/homepage.htm
email:  
description:  To provide strategies that will enable Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,Transgender and Intersex people in each region of the State to"come out with pride" and live in their community with dignity as fully respected and participating members.

Connect 4 Life in the North West

category:  groups - mixed
phone:  6432 3643 or 0419 361 128
email:  
address:  North West Tas
description:  LGBTI Suicide Prevention Group, meets monthly at Working It Out North

DS Coffee House

category:  business - restaurants & cafes
address:  10 Main St Huonville
description:  Gay Friendly Coffee House

East Coast Queer Life Support (ECQLS)

category:  groups - mixed
URL:  http://www.ecqls.org/
email:  
description:  East Coast Queer Life Support is a non political GLBTI support network established in the North-East Tasmania to co-ordinate and provide referral & network services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning people of all ages in the region.

Emesete Restaurant

category:  business - restaurants & cafes
phone:  (03) 6434 4322
email:  
description:  GLBTI Friendly functions held at Emesete.

Flamingos Dance Bar

category:  groups - mixed
URL:  http://www.flamingosbar.com
address:  201 Liverpool Street, Hobart
description:  Tasmania's weekly club committed to providing a tolerant, safe, informative and fun environment for people of alternative sexualities and their friends to be able to enjoy themselves and socialise in a non-threatening environment.

Fresh (cafe)

category:  business - restaurants & cafes
address:  Charles Street Launceston (opposite Princess Park)
description:  queer friendly cafe

Fruity Bits (email group)

category:  web
email:  
description:  Launceston based email news group

Gay and Lesbian Community Centre (GLC)

category:  community centres
phone:  6231 3212
URL:  http://www.glctas.org
email:  
description:  provide support, counseling and charitable services for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people.

Gay Info Line

category:  telephone services
phone:  (03) 6234 8179
description:  24hour 5 minute recorded message service funded by GLC Inc.

Hep C info Line

category:  health - HIV/AIDS & Hep C
phone:  1300 437 222
URL:  http://www.tascahrd.org.au/?articleID=440
email:  
description:  TasCAHRD provide information and support to people living with hepatitis C or who are at high risk of contracting hep C. Information is available through a range of easy to read pamphlets and fact-sheets.

Hobart Women’s Health Centre

category:  health - general
phone:  6231 3212
URL:  http://www.hwhc.com.au
email:  
address:  25 Lefroy Street, North Hobart
description:  A non-profit community organisation, which aims to provide an equally accessible health service to women regardless of age, disability, geographical location, sexual orientation, financial status, ethnic origin or background. The Centre is run by a group of dedicated female health workers who provide support, information and referral to women on general health issues. The Centre has a range of activities including groups, workshops and information sessions around issues such as stress, assertiveness, midlife health, body image, physical exercise, breast health, menstrual health and natural therapies. The Centre also provides a GP service sensitive to the special needs of women.

Hub Hotel and The Beat Club

category:  business - restaurants & cafes
URL:  http://www.thebeatlaunceston.com/
address:  cnr William and Tamar Streets Launceston
description:  Venue mainly for youth. Check website for GLBTI friendly nights

Lalaland

category:  business - venues
address:  Halo 37A Elizabeth St Mall, Hobart (enter via Purdy’s Lane)
description:  1st Saturday ea month upstairs. 10pm-5 $10/8 entry

League of Gentlefellows

category:  groups - mixed
phone:  03 6239 6606
URL:  http://www.logtas.org/default.htm
email:  
description:  Informal grouping of Tasmanian Gay (men’s space) & Lesbian (women’s space) people and their friends who meet in a social setting on a regular basis (in a non threatening and safe environment) to celebrate their lives and enjoy one another’s company. Members of both Leagues meet at one another's houses (or one of the local restaurants or local parks and BBQ areas)

Live It Queer

category:  youth
URL:  http://www.liveitqueer.com
description:  Experiences of young GBLTI people in Australia website

Main Vane, The

category:  groups - men
phone:  6334 4013 (Working It Out North)
email:  
description:  Gay men’s social group

Male Factory@ The Duke Hotel

category:  business - venues
address:  192 Macquarie Street, Hobart
description:  every Sunday afternoon 2pm till late

Man2Man Program

category:  health - sexual
URL:  http://www.tascahrd.org.au/?articleID=437
email:  
description:  The National HIV/AIDS Strategy identifies gay men and men who have sex with men as being among those most at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

NW Gay Men’s Social Group

category:  groups - men
email:  
description:  NW Gay Men’s Social Group meets weekly

Outright Youth

category:  youth
phone:  0400 085 136
URL:  http://home.vicnet.net.au/~copptas/contact/contact.htm
email:  
description:  Scott Ryan is the State youth Coordinator of Outright Youth a new social group for young GLBTI Tasmanians

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

category:  family/parenting
phone:  62342372
email:  
description:  social and support for family and friends of lesbian and gay people

Police Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Liaison

category:  police & assault
phone:  Hobart: (03) 6230 2111; Launceston: (03) 6336 7000; North West: (03) 6434 5211
URL:  http://www.police.tas.gov.au/community/community-policing/lgbt_liaison_officers
description:  For urgent matters call 000. Contact Liaison Officers if police treatment of GLBT people is inappropriate. Not for the initial reporting of the crime.

Pride and Prejudice

category:  youth
URL:  http://www.prideandprejudice.com.au
description:   Program that provides training and resources for schools to reduce homophobia and support queer students.

Q-Soc (Queer Students On Campus) University of Tasmania

category:  youth
URL:  http://www.qsoc.org.au
email:  
description:  support for queer students
flag:  please note this group's status is under review

Q-SocNorth

category:  groups - mixed
email:  
description:  Movie nights every second Tuesday evening at the Newnham campus
flag:  may have wound up awaiting verification

Relationships Tasmania

category:  family/parenting
URL:  http://www.relationshipstasmania.org.au/
description:  This site has been established to answer all your questions about the law and relationships in Tasmania.

Republic Bar & Cafe North Hobard

category:  business - venues
URL:  http://www.republicbar.com/
address:  299 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart
description:  Queer friendly. Check website for upcoming events.

S.A.F.E

category:  religion & spirituality
email:  
description:  Spirituality And Faith Exploration, meet fortnightly for LGBTI people who wish to explore their spirituality

Soak@Kaos (cafe)

category:  business - restaurants & cafes
address:  237 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
description:  Café and lounge bar

Tasbears

category:  groups - men
URL:  http://lgbtfriends.meetupcom/33/
address:  Duke Hotel, 192 Macquarie Street Hobart
description:  assie Bears Group meets last Friday of every month at the Duke Hotel, Hobart from 8pm

Tasmania University Union

category:  youth
phone:  0404 331 775
URL:  http://www.tuu.com.au/
email:  
description:  support for queer students

Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases (TasCAHRD)

category:  health - HIV/AIDS & Hep C
phone:  (03) 6234 1242 Information & Support Line: (HIV, STIs and Injecting Drug Use) 1800 005 900
URL:  http://www.tascahrd.org.au
address:  319 Liverpool Street Hobart. 7000
description:  TasCAHRD is Tasmania´s primary community based organisation responding to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C.

Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group (TGLRG)

category:  political
phone:  03 6224 3556
URL:  http://www.tglrg.org
email:  
address:  Rm 17, Level 3, McDougall Building, Ellerslie Road, Battery Point, Tasmania, 7004 POSTAL: GPO BOx 1733, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001
description:  The Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group is a community-based organisation campaigning for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender human rights in Tasmania.

TasPride

category:  festivals
phone:  Duncan Johnson: 0419 565 452
URL:  http://www.taspride.com/
description:  GLC Centre produces the TasPride Festival each November, hosts cultural events throughout the year, provides the Gay Information Line, and publishes a regular newsletter. It also promotes a wide range of activities produced all year around by the many GLBTI organisations in Tasmania. Membership is open to all members of GLBTI community and their friends, both in Tasmania and across Australia.

TasUnity

category:  religion & spirituality
phone:  Pat on 63442357
description:  An ecumenical support and study group

Trade Hotel

category:  business - venues
address:  4 Barrack Street, Hobart
description:  Open from 11.30am til late, 7am til late Friday and Saturday

Wellington Wanderers

category:  groups - mixed
phone:  0418 590 262 or 03 6234 2946
email:  
address:  GPO Box 1872, Hobart 7001
description:  Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Activity Group run a year-round program of events

WILLOW (Women In Launceston Loving Other Women)

category:  groups - women
phone:  6334 4013 (Working it Out North)
email:  
description:  Launceston based

Working it out

category:  counselling/psychologists
phone:  Hobart: 03 6231 1200; NorthWest 03 6432 3643; Northern: 03 6334 4013
URL:  http://www.workingitout.org.au/index.html
email:  
address:  Southern Office 39 Burnett St North Hobart
description:  Working It Out provides services in the following areas: Direct Support –Counselling/Advocacy; Resources, Information and Referral; Education and Training-Community Education and Professional Development; Community Representation; Community Cultural Projects

Youth ARC

category:  youth
phone:  6231 5150
URL:  http://www.hobartcity.com.au/go/YouthARC/index.html
email:  
address:  44 Collins Street in Hobart
description:  Youth ARC is the Hobart City Council's youth centre. Youth ARC provides options for young people aged 12 to 25 years of age.This includes: the Open Access Program that delivers recreational and skills development programs for young people between 3.00-6.00pm Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. During open access there are two youth workers on site who you can go to if you need any assistance. Facilities to use such as 8-ball, Table Tennis, Basketball, Free Internet, Free Massage, Free Tea and Coffee.
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