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The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC) has been a home for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people and communities in Queensland for nearly 40 years.

🌈 QUEENSLAND GBQ+ COMMUNITY PERIODIC SURVEY 🌈The 2025 GCPS is open!If you’re Gay, Bis*xual, or Q***r and identify as a M...
03/10/2025

🌈 QUEENSLAND GBQ+ COMMUNITY PERIODIC SURVEY 🌈

The 2025 GCPS is open!
If you’re Gay, Bis*xual, or Q***r and identify as a Man or Non-Binary person living in Queensland, please check out the survey!

πŸ•’ The survey only takes about 10 minutes
πŸ’œ Your input helps strengthen HIV & s*xual health programs in our communities

πŸ‘‰ Start here: https://bit.ly/gcps-social-venues

🌈✨ Celebrate   with us! ✨🌈Join 2Spirits and QC for β€œLiving History, Living Proud” – statewide-events celebrating the sto...
03/10/2025

🌈✨ Celebrate with us! ✨🌈
Join 2Spirits and QC for β€œLiving History, Living Proud” – statewide-events celebrating the stories and contributions of LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy elders.

πŸ—“οΈ In-person: Wednesday 15 October, 10am–1pm at QC’s five regional sites (Toowoomba, Meanjin Brisbane, Naamba Sunshine Coast, Gurambilbarra Townsville, Gimuy Cairns).

πŸ–₯️ Online: Wednesday 22 October, 10–11am
Free food, inclusive spaces, and connection across generations. πŸ’œ
πŸ‘‰ RSVP by Friday 10 October:
πŸ“ž Toowoomba – 0499 986 787
πŸ“ž Meanjin (Brisbane) – 0412 746 764
πŸ“ž Naamba (Sunshine Coast) – 0401 112 313
πŸ“ž Gurambilbarra (Townsville) – 0435 486 336
πŸ“ž Gimuy (Cairns) – 0434 131 916

🌈 Work with us at 2Spirits and QC! 🌈Are you passionate about supporting LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities ac...
02/10/2025

🌈 Work with us at 2Spirits and QC! 🌈

Are you passionate about supporting LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities across Queensland? Do you want to be part of a deadly team working towards better health, connection, and community outcomes?

✨ We’re hiring!
Join us at 2Spirits and the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC) – where culture, community, and care come first.

πŸ’Ό Multiple roles | Flexible locations | First Nations identified and community-focused roles available

🌐 Learn more and apply now:
https://www.qc.org.au/work-with-us

πŸ’– Be part of something meaningful. Work with mob. Work with pride. Work with us.

🚨 Drop-In Closed Today in Toowoomba 🚨Our Drop-In space at the Toowoomba site is closed today, Thursday 2 October 2025.We...
01/10/2025

🚨 Drop-In Closed Today in Toowoomba 🚨
Our Drop-In space at the Toowoomba site is closed today, Thursday 2 October 2025.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. πŸ’œ

If you need support, you can call us on 1800 429 298 β€” this is our Gayawur Rainbow phone service, operating Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm (excluding public holidays).

πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Thank you for your patience and care.

🌈✨ Join Us for 2Spirits QC Older Person’s Morning Teas at our sites! ✨🌈Come along for a cuppa and a chat with our LGBTIQ...
01/10/2025

🌈✨ Join Us for 2Spirits QC Older Person’s Morning Teas at our sites! ✨🌈
Come along for a cuppa and a chat with our LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities! πŸ«–β˜• These monthly gatherings are a great way to connect, share stories, and hear about what’s happening in our vibrant communities.
πŸ“… Once a month on a Wednesday
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
πŸ“Gimuy Cairns – 290 Draper Street, Parramatta Park
πŸ“Gurambilbarra Townsville – 1/70 Bowen Road, Rosslea
πŸ“Naamba Sunshine Coast – 19 Image Flat Road, Nambour
πŸ“Meanjin Brisbane – The Aunty Dawn Daylight Room, 15a/421 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
πŸ“Toowoomba – 376 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba
πŸ“Œ Save the dates!
πŸ—“οΈ Wed 20 Aug | Wed 24 Sep | Wed 15 Oct | Wed 19 Nov
We’d love to see you there! Spread the word and bring a friend. πŸ’œβœ¨
πŸ“ž For more info, give us a call on 3017 1777.

πŸŒΏπŸ’œ The Office of the Victims’ Commissioner is reviewing victims’ rights in Queensland, and we want to make sure the voic...
01/10/2025

πŸŒΏπŸ’œ The Office of the Victims’ Commissioner is reviewing victims’ rights in Queensland, and we want to make sure the voices of our Le***an, Gay, Bis*xual, Transgender, Inters*x, Q***r, As*xual, Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities are heard.

πŸ“ The survey is anonymous, takes around 20 minutes, and you only need to answer the questions you feel comfortable with.

πŸ“‹ Have your say here: https://victimscommissioner.engagementhub.com.au/victims-rights-review/userinfo/survey-have-your-say

✨ Remember, if you or anyone you know is feeling distress at any time, here are some helpful contacts:

πŸ“ž 13 YARN (13 92 76) – 24/7 national crisis line support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
🌐 www.13yarn.org.au
πŸ“ž QLife (1800 184 527) – 3pm to midnight, 7 days a week
🌐 https://qlife.org.au/
πŸ“ž Lifeline (13 11 14 / Text 0477 131 114) – 24/7 crisis support
🌐 www.lifeline.org.au/
πŸ“ž Kids Helpline (1800 551 800) – 24/7 support for young people
🌐 https://kidshelpline.com.au/
πŸ“ž Beyond Blue (1300 224 636) – 24/7 mental health support
🌐 www.beyondblue.org.au/

πŸ’œ Your voice matters.

🌈 Today, 1 October, we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons! πŸ’œThis day is about honouring the incredible Old...
30/09/2025

🌈 Today, 1 October, we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons! πŸ’œ

This day is about honouring the incredible Older Persons in our Le***an, Gay, Bis*xual, Transgender, Inters*x, Q***r, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTIQ+SB) communities.

✨ 2025 UN Theme: Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights

We are deeply grateful for the wisdom, resilience, and leadership of our Elders and Older Persons. You inspire us every day, and we remain committed to improving support and services for our ageing rainbow family. 🌟

πŸ’‘ Find out more about Seniors Month events and how we’re supporting older LGBTIQ+SB communities at: www.qc.org.au/events

Programs include:
πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ LGBTI Seniors Visiting Service (ACVVS)
🀝 Care Finder Program (Meanjin Brisbane North, Gimuy Cairns & Yarrabah, Gurambilbarra Townsville) – helping Elders and older LGBTIQ+SB people navigate the aged care system.

πŸ’œ Need support? You’re never alone:

13 YARN (13 92 76) – 24/7 crisis line for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people

QLife – 1800 184 527 or qlife.org.au
(3pm–midnight, 7 days)

Lifeline – 13 11 14 | Text 0477 13 11 14 | Webchat
(24/7)

Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
(24/7)

LGBTIQ+SB Elder & Older Persons Services – myagedcare.gov.au
| 1800 200 422

ADA Australia (Aged & Disability Advocates) – adaaustralia.com.au
| (07) 3637 6000

Elder Abuse Prevention & Support (Relationships Australia Qld) – raq.org.au
| 1300 364 277

Elder Abuse Prevention Unit & Helpline – eapu.com.au
| 1300 651 192

Seniors Enquiry Line – seniorsenquiryline.com.au
| 1300 135 500

Syphilis is currently spreading among gay, bis*xual men, and other men who have s*x with men in the Cairns area and also...
30/09/2025

Syphilis is currently spreading among gay, bis*xual men, and other men who have s*x with men in the Cairns area and also among gay, bis*xual men, and other men who have s*x with men in the Brisbane area.

Hey Youpla, syphilis is in our communities.
It's not shame to play safe.
Syphilis can be cured.
Test every 3 months.

πŸŒ… Heading Back Home After Brisbane Pride Festivities? Take Care of Yourself! πŸ’– The party may be over, but your self-care...
26/09/2025

πŸŒ… Heading Back Home After Brisbane Pride Festivities? Take Care of Yourself! πŸ’–

The party may be over, but your self-care isn’t! Here’s how to recover after a big weekend:
πŸ”Ή Keep Taking PrEP – Stick to your routine for continued protection.
πŸ”Ή Hydrate – Alcohol & other substances can dehydrate youβ€”water is your best friend! πŸ’¦
πŸ”Ή Rest & Refuel – Prioritise sleep and nourishing meals to restore energy.
πŸ”Ή STI Testing – Consider getting tested about two weeks post-event, especially if you have any symptoms.

πŸ’‘ More recovery tips: QC Event Essentials
Take it easy and look after yourselfβ€”until next time, πŸŒˆπŸ’•

21/09/2025

πŸŒΈβ˜” Rain? Please. We turned drizzle into dazzle. πŸŒΈβ˜”
QC & 2Spirits floated through Carnival of Flowers serving colour, pride, and more sparkle than the sun could handle.

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376 Ruthven Street
Toowoomba, QLD
4350

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