QHub

QHub – Safe Spaces for LGBTIQA+ Young People in Geelong, Ballarat, and the Surf Coast | Drummond Street Services

QHub provides safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces for LGBTIQA+ young people in the Geelong, Ballarat, and Surf Coast regions. Our goal is to offer tailored mental health and wellbeing services that meet the unique needs of LGBTIQA+ youth, allowing them to access the supports they need close to home.

Our services include individual and family counselling, peer support, and case management. We also offer community capacity building and inclusion training. All our services are free, and all our staff are queer-identifying.

Our Mission

QHub is a vital initiative funded by the Victorian state government, entrusted to a team of organisations with a strong history of working with LGBTIQA+ communities. Drummond Street Services is leading this partnership alongside Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) and Wellways to create and manage two landmark safe spaces for LGBTIQA+ young people in Geelong and Ballarat. Additionally, we offer outreach services to young people on the Surf Coast.

Our Commitment

QHub is firmly committed to promoting inclusion and equality for LGBTIQA+ communities as part of the Pride in Our Future: Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ Strategy 2022–32. We encourage community involvement through the appointment of key positions and the establishment of community advisory committees, providing exciting opportunities for LGBTIQA+ individuals to shape the future of this initiative.

Why Choose Drummond Street Services?

• Expertise in LGBTIQA+ Support: We have a long-standing commitment to working with LGBTIQA+ communities, ensuring that our services are safe, welcoming, and inclusive for young people.
• Community-Focused Approach: QHub is designed to serve the unique needs of LGBTIQA+ youth, with input from the community to ensure that our spaces and services are genuinely supportive and accessible.
• Comprehensive Support: With physical locations in Geelong and Ballarat and outreach services on the Surf Coast, we make it easy for LGBTIQA+ young people to access the mental health and wellbeing services they need.

Get Involved Today and help shape the future of safe spaces for LGBTIQA+ young people in Victoria.