A place to be you - even for parents and workers

Twenty10 believes that parents, families and community services are vital partners in creating a safe environment for same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people.

In providing that space, families and communities are also often in need of support.

Click the menu items to the right for information on support services for parents, training available for schools and community services and plenty of helpful resources.

In the meantime, if you have any questions please call our office on (02) 8594 9555 or e-mail info@twenty10.org.au.

Helpful links and contacts

Reach Out!
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. They aim to improve your mental health and well being.
www.reachout.com.au

Youth Emergency Accommodation Line (YEAL)
YEAL provides a simple way for young people (under 18) to find a safe place to sleep for the night. You can check their daily updated lists on their website or call the hotline.
www.yaa.com.au 1800 424 830

Kids Help Line
Kids Help Line is a free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 years.
1800 55 1800

Lifeline
Lifeline is a free 24-hour telephone counselling service available from anywhere in Australia.
13 11 14

In an emergency, call the Police by dialling 000

Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW (GLCS)
GLCS provide free telephone counselling, referrals and support groups for GLBT people and their families on matters of sexuality and life issues. The phone line is open 5:30pm-10:30pm 7 days a week.
www.glcsnsw.org.au (02) 8594 9596 or  1800 18 4527 (rural freecall)

The Gender Centre
The Gender Centre is a service located in Petersham in Sydney that offers a wide range of services to people with gender issues, their partners, families and friends in New South Wales. You can visit their website to find resources, including helpful fact sheets, or you can visit their office or give them a phone call (Gender Centre contact details).

Homeless Persons Information Centre (HPIC)
HPIC is the telephone information and referral service that refers people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, to the services that may assist them. The service is provided by the City of Sydney.
1800 234 566 (7 days a week, 9am-10pm. Closed 1pm-2pm)