Connecting all LGBTIQA+ people to the services we need
Rainbow Door is a free helpline and specialist support service for LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and families.
We’re here for you
Text for support
Our text message service works through your phone like a regular sms message. You can contact us any time of day, and we will return your text during our operating hours of 10am – 5pm, every day.
Text: 0480 017 246
Email for support
You can email during operating hours (10am - 5pm, everyday), or after hours and we will respond to you within 24 hours. We want to make seeking help as easy and accessible for everyone.
support@rainbowdoor.org.au
Call for support
Our phone line is open 10am - 5pm, everyday. You can speak to one of our peer support workers for support, advice, information and referral. You can also contact us after hours and leave a message.
Call: 1800 729 367
10am - 5pm,
7 days a week
call. text. email
Supporting all LGBTIQA+ people in Victoria.
Rainbow Door is a specialist service providing free information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, BrotherBoys, SisterGirls) Victorians, their friends and family.
Rainbow Door supports people of all ages and identities with a range of issues including suicidal thoughts, family and intimate partner violence (including elder abuse), alcohol and other drugs, relationship issues, sexual assault, social isolation, mental health and wellbeing.
Through advice, referral and support from an experienced LGBTIQA+ peer, Rainbow Door can help you navigate the system to access the support you need.
Accessible support
Rainbow Door is connected to a free multi language and Auslan interpreter support service.
We are here for you
Inclusive and Affirming
Rainbow Door offers you a place to share your experience with a peer support worker who gets what LGBTIQA+, polyamorous and SM relationships look like. Depending on your needs we can provide phone support, information, risk assessment, safety planning and referral.
For advice on getting support, or supporting someone in crisis contact Rainbow Door
via phone, text or email.
Family Violence Support
Rainbow Door is a service of Switchboard Victoria
Switchboard is an LGBTIQA+ community-led not for profit providing care, connection, and advocacy for LGBTIQA+ people, their families, allies, support workers and communities.
