Social + Support Groups

Hunter
New England
Central Coast
Mid North Coast

Hunter

	AS YOU ARE Social group for GLBT or questioning young people aged 15 - 20years old. Meet weekly at The Loft Youth Venue, Newcastle Contact: 4974 2099
	COMAG COMAG is an informal social group for the more mature men in our community. A monthly lunch is held at the Station Hotel on the 2nd Sunday of each month followed by a cuppa at Brian and Jim's near by. There are also other activities such as picnics and the annual Christmas in July at the Gateway Hotel. Contact: (02) 4927 6808
	HUNTER GAY NETWORK Social group for Gay men and other same-sex attracted men 30years + in the Newcastle/Lower Hunter region Contact: newc_group@yahoo.com.au
	KARUMAH Is a meeting place for those affected by HIV/AIDS, providing social contact in a caring supportive environment for people living with HIV/AIDS their partners, families and friends. Web: www.karumah.com.au
	LINKING LESBIANS IN NEWCASLTE (LLINC) LLINC is a lesbian social group offering support and social activities for lesbians in the Hunter. Contact: 0416 703 173 Email: LLincnewcastle@gmail.com
	NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION (NUSA) QUEER COLLECTIVE Meetings are held in the Queer Space located at NUSA. You do not need to be a student and all Queer identifying people are welcome to attend. Contact: Lara 4921 6006
	PARENTS, FRIENDS, FAMILY OF LESBIANS AND GAYS (PFLAG) NEWCASTLE Is a peer support group for parents, friends, and family with loved ones who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender PFLAG Newcastle meets on the 1st Saturday of each month 1.30pm @ ACON Hunter Office, 129 Maitland Rd Islington Contact: pflag.hunter@gmail.com
	RAINBOW VISIONS Rainbow Visions is a Newcastle based community group coordinated by a committee of local GLBT volunteers. Rainbow Visions host many events and activities throughout the year including the annual GLBT Rainbow Festival in October. Web: www.rainbowvisions.org.au

New England

NORTHWEST RAINBOW CONNECTION INC
Social group, activities for GLBT people in the New England Region
Contact: 0427 446 903
Email: nwrc.inc@live.com.au

Central Coast

GENQ Gosford
Social Support Group for Queer youth 25 and under
When: Every Tuesday from 2pm-5pm
Contact: Ryss on 4323 2374
GEN Q GOSFORD CLINIC (TRIAL PROJECT)
Gen Q, RYSS and Central Coast Local Health are running monthly clinics at the Regional Youth Support Services. A sexual health nurse and councillor will be available for sexual health testing or just someone to sit and chat to.
Clinic Hours: 2pm - 5pm on the last Tuesday of the month.
Regional Youth Support Services
Where: 123 Donnison Street, Gosford, NSW 2250
Contact: 02 4323 2374
GENQ Wyong
Social Support Group for Queer youth 25 and Under
Contact: Corrina on 4390 7888
HUGS (HIV+ UNDERSTANDING AND GROUP SUPPORT) CENTRAL COAST
HUGS is a community based social group for people with HIV/AIDS. Group meets fortnightly (Thusday 11am to 1pm) Gosford
Light lunch provided - 12:00 to 2:00pm
Contact: Positive Support Network on 4323 2905
Email: posnet@tpg.com.au
LESBIANS ON THE COAST
Contact: lesbiansonthecoast@hotmail.com
PFLAG CENTRAL COAST
Contact: 0431863799
Email: pflag.nsw.centralcoast@gmail.com

THE POSITIVE SUPPORT NETWORK (PSN)
The Positive Support Network (PSN) is a community based Non-Government Organisation whose core funding is provided by NSW Ministry of Health. PSN is unique as it is the only non-medical organisation between metropolitan Sydney and Newcastle providing care and support and peer education for People Living with HIV (PLHIV). We are totally committed to providing a quality service focused on the needs of our clients. Our service is free however donations are always and very much appreciated. Donations and fundraised monies assist us to improve the lives of our clients.
Tel: 4323 2905
Email: posnet@tpg.com.au
Web: www.positivesupportnetwork.com

Mid North Coast

Coastal Castaways
Coastal Castaways is a southern MNC social group coordinated by local GLBT residents around the Forster/Tuncurry areas. Coastal Castaways host many events and activities throughout the year including fundraisers that promote and support GLBT community members experiencing a range of health issues.
Contact: Ray or Tony
Tel: 0411 69 3458
Email: possumray@ozemail.com.au
Web: coastalcastaways.tripod.com
OUT N HASTINGS
Contact: outnhastings@live.com.au
POSITIVE OUTCOMES SYMPOSIUM
Contact: Glenn Ferrero
Tel: 6584 0943
Email: gferrero@acon.org.au