--- title: VICTORIA description: parent hub --- [Resources](https://pgdc.org.au/resources) # [VICTORIA](https://pgdc.org.au/resources/victoria) Written by [Amin](https://pgdc.org.au/resources/author/amin) | 22 January 2024 There are a number of online groups and supports that are not publicly listed, if you would like to be connected with those groups please [contact us](http://pgdc.nationbuilder.com/for_parents) directly.   **Victorian Birth Certificate Reform:** From the 1st of May 2020 Victorians will be able to apply to change their record of sex under the new legislation.  On this date detailed information, forms and fact sheets will be available on the [Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria](http://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/) website. Three fact sheets have been created for changes relating to birth certificates for young people under 18 years of Age: - [A fact sheet providing an overview of the reforms](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/pgdc/pages/37/attachments/original/1588069542/Fact_Sheet_-_Important_changes_to_the_BDMR_Act_-_General.PDF?1588069542) - [A fact sheet on applications for children](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/pgdc/pages/37/attachments/original/1588069541/Fact_sheet_-_Important_changes_to_the_BDMR_Act_-_Applications_for_children.pdf?1588069541) - [Guidance for completing a supporting statement for a child’s change of record of sex](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/pgdc/pages/37/attachments/original/1588069541/Fact_sheet_-_Important_changes_to_the_BDMR_Act_-_Completing_a_supporting_statement.PDF?1588069541) The following forms will be available for download on the [Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria](http://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/) website from **1st May 2020**, in both printable PDF and accessible Word versions. Applicants will have the option of completing either versions of the relevant form and lodging it, along with their supporting documents, via email or post to BDM.  These forms are available here for your information only, and the latest versions should always be obtained from [Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria](http://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/). - [Application to change record of sex (adult) – Victorian born](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/pgdc/pages/37/attachments/original/1588069539/Application_to_change_record_of_sex_-_Adult_-_Victorian_born.PDF?1588069539) - [Application to change record of sex (child) – Victorian born](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/pgdc/pages/37/attachments/original/1588069540/Application_to_change_record_of_sex_-_Child_-_Victorian_born.PDF?1588069540) - [Application for recognised details certificate (adult) – Born outside Victoria](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/pgdc/pages/37/attachments/original/1588069537/Application_for_recognised_details_certificate_-_Adult_-_Born_outside_Victoria.PDF?1588069537) - [Application for recognised details certificate (child) – Born outside Victoria](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/pgdc/pages/37/attachments/original/1588069540/Application_to_change_record_of_sex_-_Child_-_Victorian_born.PDF?1588069540)   **Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)**  [Gender Service](http://www.rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/gender-service/) Flemington Rd, Parkville Vic 3052 03 9345 5522 **Royal Children's Hospital** "[Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines for Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents.](https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/adolescent-medicine/australian-standards-of-care-and-treatment-guidelines-for-trans-and-gender-diverse-children-and-adolescents.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1rFUwgi-sG2MojvcrHWmYvxyD6tBgk8L_LY6x19z6qTrDNocTcn4BBucE)   **[Victorian Trans and Gender Diverse Community Health Services](https://www.yourcommunityhealth.org.au/service-access/trans-and-gender-diverse-health/?fbclid=IwAR21Conl372jMSKMM9ZsyEndjENcCJAa9lXyXGs7IfuXqPo_AHJSswrYZI0)** The Victorian Government has funded an initiative to increase health services across Victoria for trans, gender diverse and non-binary people aged 18 and over. This state-wide service is operated by Your Community Health, [Ballarat Community Health](https://bchc.org.au/) and [Austin Health](http://www.austin.org.au/).   **[Queerspace](http://www.queerspace.org.au/)** Counselling and support with a LGBTIQ+ focus for individuals and families 100 Drummond St Carlton Vic 3053 03 9663 6733    **[Rainbow Door](https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/home)** 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 during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. This service is run by [Switchboard Victoria](http://www.switchboard.org.au/)[.](https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/home)   **[Wondonga Gender clinic](http://gatewayhealth.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=164)** *To make a confidential appointment:* Speak to Gateway Health reception (02) 6022 8888 or 1800 657 573 or visit reception at 155 High Street, Wodonga. Schools, GPs or other services can also make referrals. Contact us on the details above for further information. Clinic runs: Wednesday and Thursday from 9am – 5pm. [Way out Wodonga support group](http://gatewayhealth.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102:way-out-wodonga&catid=33&Itemid=106)   **Monash Gender Clinic** Referrals accepted from age 17 years Phone: 03 9556 5216 Fax: 03 9556 5256   **[Northside clinic](https://northsideclinic.net.au/)** (older teens and adults) 370 St. Georges Road, Fitzroy North Vic 3068 03 9485 7700   **[Prahran Market Clinic ](http://www.prahranmarketclinic.com/)**(older teens and adults) Cnr Chapel St & Commercial Rd Prahran Vic 3181 03 9514 0888   **[Equinox](http://www.equinox.org.au/)** (older teens and adults) 175 Rose Street, Fitzroy Vic 3065 03 9416 2889   **[Switchboard](http://www.switchboard.org.au/)** Switchboard Victoria Inc is a community based not for profit organisation that provides a peer based, volunteer run support service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI)people and their friends, families and allies.   **[QLife](http://www.qlife.org.au/)** Online and telephone counselling and support 1800 184 527   **[Headspace](https://headspace.org.au/)** National youth mental health and well-being foundation. Providing help and support for young people aged 12-25   **[GASP](http://www.gaspgeelong.org.au/)** LGBTIQ support for young people in the Geelong area.    **[Safe Schools Coalition](http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/Pages/safe-schools-coalition.aspx?Redirect=1)** Department of Education (Victoria) If you need help making sure your child is safe at school, this may include transition, Safe Schools can help navigate this process. - Professional development and training for teachers delivered by the Department of Education and Training - This resource is available for all schools in Victoria, government and independent Ph: 03 9637 3699 or 03 9637 3690   **[Transgender Victoria](http://www.transgendervictoria.com/)** Transgender Victoria (TGV) is an Australian organisation dedicated to achieving justice, equity and quality health and community service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends   **[Transfamily](http://transfamily.com.au/)** For parents, siblings, extended family and/or friends of a trans person.   **[Seahorse Victoria](http://seahorsevic.com.au/main/)** Seahorse Victoria Inc was formed in 1975 as a support and social group for the Victorian transgender community, and is the longest running organisation of its type in Australia.   **[YGender](https://ygender.org.au/)** Ygender is a peer led social support and advocacy group for trans/gender diverse young people.   **[Minus 18](https://minus18.org.au/)** Minus 18 is Australia's largest youth-led network for gay, bi, lesbian and trans teens. - **[Minus18 “Inclusive Classrooms” Student Workshops](https://www.minus18.org.au/workshops/schools/)** - Youth led student workshops developed with the DET and in line with Respecful Relationships curriculum resource   **[The Zoe Belle Gender Collective](https://zbgc.org.au/?fbclid=IwAR1rFUwgi-sG2MojvcrHWmYvxyD6tBgk8L_LY6x19z6qTrDNocTcn4BBucE)**  Promoting well-being for the trans and gender diverse community of Victoria, since 2007.   **[Victorian Education Department LBGTIQA School Support Guidelines](https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/lgbtiq-student-support/policy)**   **[Justice Connect - Your Legal Rights at School in Victoria](https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/your-legal-rights-at-school-vic/)**   [**For any further help contact Parents of Gender Diverse Children**](https://www.pgdc.org.au/contact_us)   If your situation is urgent please contact 000, [Rainbow door ](https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/home)1800 729 367 (10am-5pm everyday) [Qlife](https://qlife.org.au/) 1800 184 527 (3pm-12am), [Lifeline](https://www.lifeline.org.au/) 131114 or [Beyond Blue](https://www.beyondblue.org.au/) 1300 224 636. 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