Support if you're worried about how your behaviour is affecting the people you love.
Taking responsibility for harmful behaviour takes courage, and doing it in a program built for straight, cisgender participants can shut people out before they start. Our groups are built specifically for LGBTIQA+ people, so you can explore your behaviour and beliefs honestly, without translating your relationships for someone else first.
How does it work?
This program may be right for you if:
- You're worried about how you've treated a partner or family member.
- You want to stop using controlling, abusive or harmful behaviours.
- You want to build safer and more respectful relationships.
- A court, lawyer or another service has recommended you attend a behaviour change program.
- You're looking for an LGBTIQA+ affirming program that understands your experiences.
When you contact us, we'll talk with you about your circumstances and whether a behaviour change program is the right fit.
Participants may receive:
- Group sessions
- Individual case management
- Goal setting and accountability
- Referrals to other health and wellbeing services
Programs are available in person in Melbourne and online, depending on the program.
Our Groups
Groups provide a non-judgemental environment to explore how your behaviour and beliefs affect you, your partners, and others in your life, so you can start making the positive changes needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships.
START is our accredited men's behaviour change program for gay, bi, trans and queer men.
Together, participants explore how to build relationships that are:
- Safe
- Trusting
- Accountable
- Respectful
- Transformative
SAVI (Specialist Anti-Violence Intervention) supports people who don't identify as men, including queer women and trans and gender diverse people.
The program provides a supportive environment to understand harmful behaviours, develop healthier relationship skills and make lasting change.
Not ready to book?
Learn more at the quick links below.
Family Violence
Family violence is when someone hurts or scares a partner or family member, including chosen family or carers. It’s a pattern of behaviour used to control and dominate another person with harm or threats of harm.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Alcohol and other drugs affect people in different ways. LGBTIQA+ communities and people living with HIV can face unique experiences that influence alcohol and other drug use, including stigma, discrimination and stress.
Sexual Health
Sex is an important part of living a healthy life for many people. That means having fear-free sex, knowing you’re looking after yourself and those around you.
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Alcohol & Other Drugs
Free, LGBTIQA+ affirming support to help you change your relationship with alcohol or other drugs.