Drummond Street Services

30/10/2026

At Drummond Street Services, we centre community leadership, social justice and evidence-based practice. Over the next five weeks, our Social Justice Committee is sharing the issues we want every party to take seriously this Victorian election.

Week 1 focuses on LGBTIQA+ communities and family violence. A genuinely inclusive system helps people not only escape violence, but rebuild their lives with safety, dignity and autonomy. Short-term funding makes that harder, so we’re asking all candidates to turn commitments to inclusion into sustained investment.

Read full statement here: https://buff.ly/3kqtR8O

29/10/2026

Look who dropped by DS! 💅 Our Queerspace Youth and InVisible team never misses a chance for a laugh or to dress up! Happy Halloween to those celebrating, and happy Friday-eve to everyone else!

28/10/2026

Join our patners at Q+Law during Trans Awareness Week for a free online session to learn how to change your legal name and s*x marker in Victoria.

In this session, a lawyer from Q+Law will guide you step by step through the process of applying to change your legal name and/or record of s*x in Victoria.

By the end of the session, you will know:
• When you can change your legal name and s*x marker
• What documents are required for the application
• Timelines and what to expect during the process
• Where to access further help and support

The information will be presented in clear, easy‑to‑understand language. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know by emailing [email protected] and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Register here: https://buff.ly/L0h0r05

26/10/2026

Today is Inters*x Awareness Day. We stand with inters*x people in their call for bodily autonomy and respect. Inters*x variations are a natural part of human diversity. Learn more at ihra.org.au.

20/10/2026

We were so wrapped to be invited to have a stall at the AFLW Pride round on Saturday by Collingwood AFLW Pride team. We had the best time at Ikon Park meeting so many fabulous people and we even got to get a picture with the giant Kylie footy of the Grand Final fame! photos by Hailey Moroney

16/10/2026

Happy LGBITQA+ History Month! We wanted to take the chance to tell the story of q***r and LGBTIQA+ people in Australia. This is only part of the history, and it's an ongoing story. Remember to do something nice for yourself, and we'll see you next year.

15/10/2026

We’re hiring in Wyndham! 💛

Join our Western Family Services team as a Child & Family Practitioner (2 x 0.8FTE). You’ll support children, young people and families through counselling, case work and early intervention, working across Wyndham and Brimbank.

✨ SCHADS Level 5 + NFP salary packaging
✨ Hybrid work and clinical supervision
✨ An inclusive, values-led team

Applications close Sunday 1 November.
https://buff.ly/UAe9G7s

15/10/2026

Collingwood deserves better. 💛

Join us along with other local services, schools and neighbours on Sunday 25 October for the launch of Collingwood Calls For, a community campaign seeking real investment in central Collingwood this state election: from a well-funded local health service to better playgrounds, youth programs and support for older residents.

📅 Sunday 25 October, 2pm to 3:30pm
📍 Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 253 Hoddle St (enter via Perry Street)
Register here: https://buff.ly/e99zlV5

Come show your support, meet your neighbours and enjoy a free halal BBQ. All welcome!

Collingwood Calls For greater support for central Collingwood!

14/10/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

You. Yes, you. Have you ever wanted someone to look at your shirt and say, "Okay, that person is definitely q***r. And has really good taste. And is really funny"? Well, good news! You can help make that a reality. Tomorrow!

Our friends at Archer are taking part in GiveOUT Day, trying to raise money to make a sweet, sweet line of merchandise. They're hoping that this merch will blow your socks clean off (only to be replaced by Archer-branded socks). So if you care about raising marginalised voices (or being dripped out of your mind), donate today!

Funds will go towards:

Designing and producing lush new merch

Covering the costs of marketing and distribution

Casting community members in paid photoshoots

Donations are MATCHED and tax-deductible – double your gift, double your fun.

Give today, or on GiveOUT Day.

11/10/2026

Happy International Coming Out Day! We wanted to take a moment to honour Keith Haring, an American artist and openly gay man. We also wanted acknowledge all the people who've taken the step of coming out to their friends, family or workplaces. Their bravery is immense.

However, we acknowledge that coming out isn't safe for everyone. An unsupportive families, unsupportive area or unsupportive workplace can make it dangerous to come out. That's a choice nobody should have to make. We also acknowledge that, sometimes, people choose not to come out to certain people, for any number of reasons. You are no less valid for it, and no less loved.

So we wish a very happy International Coming Out Day to everyone in the LGBTIQA+ community!