Discovering what it means to be transgender is not a journey you need to take alone.
Had a great experience with a trans-gender friendly service or business? Let us know!
Professional services
Medical services
Transgender friendly venues
BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS
DT’S Hotel – 164 Church St, Richmond; ph: 9428 5724.
Tue to Sun.
Drink prices reasonable. Very trans friendly mixed crowd. Great drag show on Saturdays.
DT’s Hotel | Facebook – Check out current events.
CAFES AND RESTAURANTS
Experience shows that most cafes and restaurants are respectful and friendly.
Transgender friendly shopping
FORMS
The Breastform Store
A service based in NSW dedicated exclusively to the needs of the Transgender and Cross-Dressing community.
CLOTHING
Lisa’s Lacies– 6 Klauer St, Seaford, VIC 3198.
Phone 03 9782 5955 or 1300 662 160.
Plus size Lingerie with an extensive range.
Happy to welcome the transgender community.
Illusions Lingerie – 22 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039.
Phone 9326 1543.
A family business offers a wide range of lingerie and clothes in person and online.
They offer a discrete service including fitting.
WIGS
Chiquel
Instantaneously transform your hair with a collection of wigs, hairpieces, extensions, and products from the great metropolises of fashion – Paris, Germany, London, New York And Milan.
Moonee Ponds: 565-567 Mt. Alexander Rd, ph: (03) 9326 2211 Armadale: 1023 High Street, ph: (03) 9077 8197
Creative Wigs
Leading wig & hairpiece specialists located in Melbourne CBD. The oldest and most established supplier.
Creative Hair Products has been importing and distributing wigs and hairpieces for over 60 years. During this time, it has been able to establish itself as the leader in its field by supplying customers throughout Australia and overseas.
COSMETICS
Kryolan – Professional Makeup
Suppliers of theatrical and general makeup. The staff are trained makeup artists and well versed in our needs. They will help you match your complexion etc and give you great advice. Kryolan is renowned for its vast product range, high quality, and depth of pigments. It is the oldest and true professional makeup brand used by makeup artists around the globe due to its premium quality and durability. The brand has strong cult following amongst makeup artists and everyday women who prefer true premium grade products. It is also widely used in makeup colleges for training the next generation of makeup artists, and everyday modern women have come to love Kryolan products for their own use.
CBD: 108 Little Collins St, ph: (03) 9654 4147,
Email: melbourneprostore@kryolan.com.au
Australian Head Office
Braeside: 86-88 Woodlands Dr, ph: (03) 9586 8122,
Email: sales@kryolan.com.au
Visit http://.com.au/index.php?route=common/home
Support Agencies
Discovering what it means to be transgender is not a journey you need to take alone
These are links to sister organisations, help lines, medical professionals, and other resources to assist you on your journey.
Sister Organisations
Seahorse Society of New South Wales is a non-profit self-help organisation established in Sydney in 1971.The Society’s purpose is to provide mutual support for transgendered people, their partners and families.
Seahorse Society of Queensland is a non-profit self-help organisation situated in Brisbane. The Society’s purpose is to provide mutual support for transgender people, their partners and families.</li> <li>
TransLiving International was established since 1980. It is a well-established group within the Transgender community with members all over Great Britain and other parts of the world. We aim to provide the friendship, support and advice that can sometimes be so hard to find.
The Shed Open to masculine identifying trans men and their allies.
TransGender Victoria (TGV)
Transgender Victoria is Victoria’s leading body for transgender and gender diverse people.
Affirmation Station: 360 Lygon St, Brunswick East, Vic.
The Gender Centre (NSW) is committed to developing and providing services and activities which enhance the ability of people with gender issues to make informed choices. The Gender Centre is also committed to educating the public and providers about the needs of people with gender issues. We offer a wide range of services to people with gender issues, their partners, families and friends in NSW. We also act as an education, support, training and referral/resource Centre to other Organizations and Service Providers. We specifically aim to provide a high quality service which acknowledges human rights and ensures respect and confidentiality.
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Trans Family: A peer support group for parents, siblings, extended family and friends of a trans and gender diverse person.
Transcend
Transcend Australia is a registered, community-led organisation providing peer navigation and peer support services, community support, education, resources and youth leadership opportunities for trans, gender diverse and non-binary young people, their parents, and carers.
Inclusion starts at home. We exist because parental support and acceptance are key protective factors that increase the opportunities for a young person to access the gender affirming care they need. Gender affirmation and timely access to care are integral to the health and well-being of trans and gender diverse individuals. Our services are free for families and supported through donations, grants and partnerships.
Freedom Centre (FC) is here for young people (under 26) to support each other and their communities to be informed, happy and healthy about their sexuality, sex and gender. Our drop-in centre is a safe space to hang out, have fun, meet other LGBTIQQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Intersex, Queer & Questioning) young people and get peer-support and info if you need it.
Government Anti-Discrimination / Human Rights Groups
Human Rights And Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) promotes and protects human rights in a number of ways. For example, HREOC reviews and monitors legislation, conducts public inquiries, investigates and conciliates complaints, provides policy advice and delivers human rights education to promote greater understanding of human rights issues in Australia.
Supportive LGBTIQ+ Organisations and Resources
LGBTIA Liaison Officers Victoria Police
Victoria Police has over 450 LGBTIQA+ liaison officers (LLOs), serving as contact points for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer community.
THE UNSAID SAYS A LOT
The Unsaid Says A Lot is an Australian-first campaign in support of trans and gender diverse communities. This is a nation leading campaign. It was co-designed, produced and created by TGD communities.The campaign highlights the many instances of discrimination faced by the trans and gender diverse community every single day.
For further information and suggestions for support:
The Unsaid Says A Lot | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)
The Unsaid Says A Lot is an Australian-first campaign in support of trans and gender diverse communities. This is a nation leading campaign. It was co-designed, produced and created by TGD communities.The campaign highlights the many instances of discrimination faced by the trans and gender diverse community every single day.
For further information and suggestions for support:
The Unsaid Says A Lot | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)
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| Chiquel – Wigs, Beauty and Hair Instantaneously transform your hair with a collection of wigs, hairpieces, extensions, and products from the great metropolises of fashion – Paris, Germany, London, New York And Milan. Discount for Seahorse Victoria members on presentation of membership card | Moonee Ponds: 565-567 Mt. Alexander Rd, ph: (03) 9326 2211 Armadale: 1023 High Street, ph: (03) 9077 8197 Visit http://www.chiquel.com.au | |
| Creative Wigs Leading wig & hairpiece specialists located in Melbourne CBD. The oldest and most established supplier. Creative Hair Products has been importing and distributing wigs and hairpieces for over 60 years. During this time, it has been able to establish itself as the leader in its field by supplying customers throughout Australia and overseas. 2/154-156 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 (03) 9654 7383 Visit: Creative Wigs | Melbourne VIC | Facebook | ||
| Kryolan – Professional Makeup Suppliers of theatrical and general makeup. The staff are trained makeup artists and well versed in our needs. They will help you match your complexion etc and give you great advice. Kryolan is renowned for its vast product range, high quality, and depth of pigments. It is the oldest and true professional makeup brand used by makeup artists around the globe due to its premium quality and durability. The brand has strong cult following amongst makeup artists and everyday women who prefer true premium grade products. It is also widely used in makeup colleges for training the next generation of makeup artists, and everyday modern women have come to love Kryolan products for their own use. Discount for Seahorse Victoria members on presentation of membership card | CBD: 108 Little Collins St, Ph: (03) 9654 4147, Email: melbourneprostore@kryolan.com.au Australia Head Office Braeside: 86-88 Woodlands Dr, 3195 ph: (03) 9586 8122, Email: sales@kryolan.com.au Visit http://.com.au/index.php?route=common/home | |