LGBTIQ.DIRECTORY encouraging and promoting rich and fulfilling lives in our community.

Did you know Relationships Australia has experienced counsellors, mediators and educators who provide services in a friendly, open and respectful way for all members of our communities? Relationships Australia has experienced counsellors, mediators and educators who provide services in a friendly, open and respectful way for all members of our communities. We openly welcome people from the LGBTIQ communities. Our focus is relationships and any issues impacting on you or...

In recent years, LGBTIQ+ rights have improved dramatically. Same-sex marriage is now legally performed and recognised in 38 countries (2026). Equality laws protect LGBTIQ+ people at work and increased media coverage is improving knowledge and awareness of sexual orientations. More to be done, however, to ensure equality for all, and researchers have been looking into how different factors like these contribute to the happiness and life satisfaction of people with minority sexual identities. Studies...

Understanding domestic, family and intimate partner violence from a family law perspective is an important part of addressing domestic violence and protecting victim-survivors within LGBTIQA+ communities. Understanding family violence Family violence (also known as domestic violence) is an umbrella term describing behaviours which are intended to control or coerce a person or cause fear. Family violence is not just physical abuse; it encompasses a range of behaviours aimed at controlling...

Asexuality is a sexual orientation defined by a lack of sexual attraction to any person of any gender. This has nothing to do with the person's libido or desire to participate in sexual activities.