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The Gender Centre 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 N.S.W.. We also act as an education, support, training and referral / resource Centre to other organisations and service providers.

We specifically aim to provide a high quality service which acknowledges human rights and ensures respect and confidentiality.

Counselling Service

Provides counselling to residents, clients and partners, families and friends of people with gender issues. Also provides education, support and referrals to a range of specialist counselling. For an appointment please contact the Counsellor.

For Service Providers and Others

Training, support and workshops are available to employers, service providers, students and other people interested in gender issues. Topics covered include implications for staff and clients in relation to anti-discrimination legislation, E.E.O. issues, workplace harassment and provision of goods and services as well as many personal aspects of the transgender process. For more information contact the Coordinator of The Gender Centre.

Social & Support Service

Provides social and support groups and outings. Also provides referrals for medical, H.I.V. / AIDS, education, training, employment, legal, welfare, housing and other community services to residents and clients living in the community. For more information, contact the Community Worker or the Outreach Worker.

Outreach Service

Available to clients in the inner city areas on Thursdays from 10:00am - 5:00pm and Tuesday nights from 6:00pm - 2:00am. Also available to clients confined to home, hospital or gaol (by appointment only). For an appointment contact the Outreach Worker.

For Partners, Family & Friends

Support, education and referrals to a wide range of specialist counselling, health, legal, welfare and other community services are available for partners, families and friends of people with gender issues. There are also social and support groups available. For more information contact the Community Worker, or the Counsellor.

Resource Development Service

Produces a range of print resources on H.I.V. / AIDS medical and other information relevant to people with gender issues and their service providers. Information packages, fact sheets and other printed materials, including a free quality bi-monthly magazine "Polare" and specialized advertising supplements. For more information contact the Resource Development Worker.

Residential Service

Provides semi-supported share accommodation for up to 11 residents of age 16 and above. Residents can stay up to twelve months and are supported to move towards independent living. During their stay they are also encouraged to consider a range of options available to meet their needs. A weekly fee is charged to cover household expenses. Assessments for residency are by appointment only and can be arranged by contacting the Residential Program Worker or the Counsellor.

Drug & Alcohol Service

Provides support, education and referrals to a broad range of services by appointment only. For an appointment contact the Outreach Worker.

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