You can find a range of LGBTI+ services for all ages, including elders, and resources to connect you with Yarra’s LGBTI+ elders social group.
Bent Twig Alliance (BTA) – LGBTI Elders and Allies Social group
The BTA group meets fortnightly in Collingwood.
Contact our Aged and Disability team on 9205 5555, or call the Willowview Centre on 9205 5276.
You can also visit the Bent Twig Alliance Facebook page.
Yarra Seniors Festival 2021
Watch the recording from our LGBTQIA+ Intergenerational Conversation session.
Support for carers
Yarra City Council has been funded to provide respite care for carers who are either members of the LGBTI community or who care for someone who is.
Successful applicants for the Support for Carers Program will be eligible for up to 20 hours of respite care per year.
Other services and activities for LGBTI+ Elders
Switchboard (QLife) – LGBTIQ+ telephone and webchat counselling.
- Phone: 1800 184 527
- Text: 0480 017 246
- Web chat
Switchboard Out and About LGBTI Community Visitors Scheme
- Phone: 9663 2474
- Email: [email protected]
Then and Now – Older LGBT people share their stories
Rainbow Connection Community Support
- Phone: 9863 0426
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0429 582 237
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0407 823 025 (James)
