Seek
One of Australia’s largest employment websites
www.seek.com.au
CareerOne
Over 60,000 job ads online. Also provides information on tertiary education.
https://www.careerone.com.au/
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
The central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria. VTAC receives and forwards application information and supporting documentation to the relevant authorities at institutions.
http://www.vtac.edu.au/
Navigator
A Victorian Government initiative that supports young people who are disengaged from education, to return to education and learning. Navigator works with young people, their families and support networks to address issues underlying disengagement and help them re-engage with their education and achieve their goals. For more information and referrals please visit the website.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/behaviour/engagement/Pages/navigator.aspx
RMIT Skills and Jobs Centre
Astate government funded service that provides a free careers counselling service to Victorian citizens who are looking for work, changing careers or considering their study options. They work with people from all walks of life and in all situations from those just beginning their careers to experienced professionals and everyone in between.
The Skills and Jobs Centre runs free regular employment-related workshops which can be accessed via their webpage: www.rmit.edu.au/students/rmit-skills-and-jobs-centre
Adzuna
Free job tools and advice for full-time, part-time and contract jobs.
www.adzuna.com.au
Australian Job Search
Find jobs, post your resume, and receive daily job match e-mails. Also includes local job search function. (Job seeker ID number required for this website).
www.jobsearch.gov.au
Ethical Jobs
A job search engine for listings in the community sector, environmental and not for profit organisations.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au
The Pavilion
Offers an educational setting for young people within the Northern Metropolitan Region who are disengaged from education and/or training.
Student criteria:
Phone: 9470 2023 (Preston)
Phone: 9401 3900 (Epping)
www.pavilionschool.vic.edu.au
Indie School Greensborough
Indie School Greensborough is an independent alternative high school for Year 10, 11 and 12 students in north eastern Melbourne.
We provide a safe and secure educational environment for all students and promote individual learning and strengths. Building a culture of belonging and success, Indie School provides support and uses strength based learning to assist our students to achieve their goals.
Website: https://indieschool.edu.au/campus/greensborough/
Email: enquiries@indieschool.edu.au
Phone: 1800 046 343
Valley VCAL: Diamond Valley Learning Centre, Greensborough
This VCAL program is ideal for students who want to study in small classes.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs are available on site.
Other programs offered include numeracy, professional skills development, literacy, computers and maths.
Address: Cnr Diamond Creek and St Helena Roads, Greensborough 3088
Phone: 9435 9060
www.dvlc.org.au/valley-vcal
Vocational Pathways – Melbourne Polytechnic
The Youth Unit at NMIT offers a wide range of innovative TAFE (VET) and Higher Education (Degrees) that prepare early school leavers and young people for the workplace. VCAL, literacy and numeracy and vocational counselling are offered.
Phone: 1300 635 276
www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/study-areas/victorian-certificate-applied-learning-vcal
Melbourne Polytechnic Greensborough: Greensborough Campus, Building B, 61 Civic Drive, Greensborough
Phone: 9269 1200
www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/
Return to Education & Vocation Program
The REV program is available to young people who are either not attending school or at risk of being excluded from the school system. It aims to assist students develop pathways into the education system or into employment.
The REV program is available to young people between the ages of 15 and 17. They must be clients of the Austin Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and be referred by their case manager.
Phone: 9496 5324.
www.austinschool.vic.edu.au
Banyule Nillumbik Local Learning & Employment Network (LLEN)
Supports young people 10-19 to help improve their education and employment prospects. Services include workplace learning and L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program.
Phone: 9431 8000
www.bnllen.org.au
Victorian Skills Gateway
The Victorian Skills Gateway is your one-stop-shop for vocational training in Victoria.
https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/
The Hester Hornbrook Academy (HHA)
Provides flexible education and learning options, including VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) and VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools).
Phone: 1800 517 218
https://www.hhacademy.vic.edu.au/
Lynall Hall
A small secondary government school that caters for students who for a variety of reasons are seeking an alternative to mainstream schooling.
Lynall Hall is an inclusive learning setting where the main focus is to develop the social, emotional and educational needs of its students with the aim of providing successful learning for individuals and promoting a culture of excitement for lifelong learning.
The following are Lynall Hall campuses:
Phone: 9428 4421 (Richmond)
Phone: 9489 0611 (Coburg)
www.lynallhall.vic.edu.au
Study Link
Study Link is a data base of courses of study in Australia and abroad.
www.studylink.com/study-in-australia
Jobs Victoria
Jobs Victoria helps people to find employment.
Our services focus on people who need the most support.
We provide free services that can help you get job-ready. We can also support you to overcome challenges you might be facing in finding a job.
Check out the Jobs Victoria page HERE
Sarina Russo
Heidelberg office: Level 2, 106 burgundy Street Heidelberg 3084
Number: 131559
Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30-5:00
Greensborough Office: Level 2, 78 Main street, Greensborough 3088
Heidelberg Office: 106 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg 3084
Phone: 9455 8500
Greensborough Office: Level 3, 271 Para Road, Greensborough 3088
Phone: 13 15 59
https://www.sarinarusso.com/
Uniting – Disability Employment
Specialist employment services for young people with a disability.
Phone: 1300 090 989
Email: employmentservices@vt.uniting.org
SEDA College
An education program that exists to engage, educate and empower young people as they transition from school to employment or further study. SEDA’s program was established in 2006 to meet the needs of young people whose education preference is for an applied and context relevant learning experience.
Phone: 1300117332
www.sedagroup.com.au
AFL SportsReady
Provides an entry level of vocational training and work experience to help young people launch their careers while gaining qualification and employability skills. AFL SportsReady works in partnership with a wide range of organisations across select industries including sport, business, arts and the creative industries, finance and education.
Their Indigenous Employment Program includes vocational traineeships and direct recruitment as well as cultural awareness and professional development services.
National / Victoria Office: L3, Bob Rose Stand, Corner Lulie & Abbot St, Abottsford 3067
Phone: 03 8532 7200
Email: info@aflsportsready.com.au
www.aflsportsready.com.au
MEGT Australia
A not for profit organisation who supports employers, apprentices, trainees, job seekers and education solutions.
Phone: 13 69 63
Email: info@megt.com.au
Phone: 9401 3666 (Epping Office)
www.megt.com.au
Career Education Association of Victoria Institute (CEAV)
A not for profit association that offers professional development, support and career development services. Services include career counselling as well as delivering accredited training in career/ professional development.
Phone: 9433 8000
Email: support@ceavinstitute.edu.au
www.ceavinstitute.edu.au
Victorian Skills Gateway
A website that provides information on different education and training options for trainees apprentices and students.
Phone: 131 823
www.skills.vic.gov.au
Rainbow Space Banyule
Rainbow Space is a collective of young adults 12 – 24 from Banyule area who are passionate about LGBTIQ diversity and promoting inclusion.
For more about Rainbow Space, click here or contact Madi on 0481 053 420
Nillumbik Youth Rainbow Social Group
Rainbow Social Group is a monthly group for LGBTIQA+ identifying young people aged 13-18 and their friends to socialise, make new friends, and participate in creative activities and workshops.
https://www.nillumbikyouth.vic.gov.au/What-we-do/Programs/Rainbow-Social-Group
Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley is a space that is open to all young people (aged 14-25) who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-diverse, intersex, non-binary and queer (LGBTIQA+) or are questioning, curious or exploring their gender identity, sexual orientation and/or attractions.
We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday. For information on Rainbow Valley meet ups send an email through to Molly (she/her) via youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Turn Up – Decibels Friday 4–6pm
Thorne Harbour Health Peer Workshops
The Peer Education Program offers workshops for LGBTIQ+ communities. These workshops provide a confidential and welcoming environment for participants to socialise and engage in a shared learning experience. See what workshops are on offer via the link below.
https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/peer-workshops/
My Rainbow Group
MY Rainbow group is an inclusive youth group that provides LGBTQIA+ young people and allies an opportunity to: participate in fun workshops such as craft, badge-making, circus arts, screen printing, connect with other LGBTQIA+ young people in a safe and supportive environment and develop new friendships. Address: Oxygen Youth Space 4/8 Gaffney Street, Coburg
https://www.merrihealth.org.au/services/lgbtiqa-health/my-rainbow-group/
Minus18
Minus18 is Australia’s largest youth-led organisation for same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people. This is where we belong.
www.minus18.org.au/
Sex Etc
A web site by teens, for teens! With answers to those tricky questions you’re not sure about.
Gay Share
Gay share is a quick and easy way for Lesbian & Gay people in Melbourne to find gay friendly homes and flatmates.
Phone: 1300 661 960
ww.gayshare.com.au
TransGender Victoria
TGV is dedicated to achieving justice & equity for people experiencing gender identity issues, their partners, families and friends. Information and support and advocacy provided.
Phone: 03 9020 4642
www.transgendervictoria.com
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Doctors and nurses provide sexual health services, such as testing and counselling. All services are free and confidential.
Address: 580 Swanston Street Carlton 3053
Phone: 03 9341 6200|
www.mshc.org.au
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard is a free, anonymous and confidential telephone based counselling, information and referral service based in Melbourne.
Counsellors are available daily:
7 Days a week 3.00pm – 12.00midnight, Wed 2-10pm, Fri, Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 6-9pm
Phone:1800 184 527
www.switchboard.org.au
Webchat: www.qlife.org.au
Family Planning Victoria
Family Planning Victoria provides reproductive and sexual health clinical services to LGBTIQ clients through our clinics. They have a broad range of clinical experience and skills that meet the needs of LGBTIQ clients accessing our services, whatever age you are.
Box Hill
Clinic hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Phone: 03 9257 0100
Action Centre – Melbourne CBD
Clinic hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Phone: 03 9660 4700 or 03 9257 0100
https://www.fpv.org.au/our-reproductive-and-sexual-health-clinics
Northside Clinic
Northside Clinic is a General Practice owned and staffed by a number of GPs with years of experience working in Melbourne’s inner north. The clinic is open to all, but has a particular focus on Sexual Health, as well as providing quality medical care in a safe and friendly environment for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans and HIV positive communities in Melbourne’s north.
The clinic provides comprehensive testing for and management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV, as well as a full range of General Practice and Allied Health services that are LGBTQIA+ friendly and accessible.
Phone: 9485 7700
www.northsideclinic.net.au/
Turn The Corner Medical Clinic
Doctors and allied health professionals working at Turn The Corner Medical Clinic provide affordable private health care of consistent high quality to individuals and families in inner-north Melbourne with clinics in Brunswick & Northcote. Turn The Corner Medical Clinic has a number of Doctors from the LGBTIQA+ community and provide transgender medicine work.
Website: www.turnthecorner.com.au
Phone: 1300 557 502
Email: reception@turnthecorner.com.au
Affirmation Station
At Affirmation Station you can connect with other trans and gender-diverse people, explore your identity, and find the support you need on your gender journey. We’re here to celebrate you in all your uniqueness.
A free phone and web chat support service for LGBTIQA+ people in Australia. 3pm-midnight every day Phone: 1800 184 527 https://www.qlife.org.au/
Rainbow Door
Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay , Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, BrotherBoys, SisterGirls) helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and family.
https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/home
Zoe Belle Gender Collective
Zoe Belle Gender Collective (ZBGC) is a trans and gender diverse led advocacy organisation based in Victoria, Australia. ZBGC’s goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse (TGD) people.
ZBGC advocates for trans and gender diverse people being central to decision making around our own healthcare. We actively encourage TGD community representation on relevant boards, reference groups, management positions and in the workforce of the services that address our needs.
Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council (AGNC)
The AGMC directory list LGBTQIA+ groups and service across Victoria and parts of New South Wales.