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We're Minus18

Champions for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Australia's charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ young people.

About Us

Awareness & Visibility

2 in 3 LGBTQIA+ youth still experience abuse for being who they are. Our campaigns start crucial conversations to amplify the voice of the next generation.

LGBTQIA+ Education

Creating an Australia free from discrimination is up to us all. Our LGBTQIA+ training, workshops and resources enable others to champion inclusivity, no matter their location.

Life-Affirming Programs

Our preventive model of mental health support tackles social isolation through spaces where LGBTQIA+ youth belong and by empowering the next generation of leaders.

  • coming out
  • sexuality
  • gender
  • identity
  • school
  • family + friends
  • take action
  • wellbeing
  • indigenous
  • QTIPOC
  • interviews
  • video
It’s Okay to Still Be Questioning: Why Identity Has No Deadline

Labels can be comforting – a way to find people who understand you, and proof that you’re not alone. But it's also okay if you're still figuring it out.

identity
What is Gender Euphoria - and What Does it Feel Like?

When we talk about gender identity, the conversation often focuses on dysphoria. But there’s another side to the story: gender euphoria.

gender
I just came out as non-binary, here's what that means

Wondering what non-binary actually means? Here's what you need to know.

gender
What's the difference between bisexual and pansexual?

Bisexual, pansexual – they're similar, they're different, and both totally valid identities.

sexuality

Visibility merch

Show your pride and drive inclusion - Minus18 rainbow merch makes a difference. Literally! 100% of your purchase supports youth programs and events.

Workshops & training

Our highly experienced presenters head into schools and workplaces to deliver LGBTQIA+ inclusion training, keynotes, and workshops. Customisable for all knowledge levels.

Legendary partners

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the people who support us. If you’d like to join forces and work together, get in touch!

Your donations keep us going

Minus18 Foundation Ltd is a registered Australian charity. All donations are tax-deductible.

$20

Is enough to provide a young person with resources on sexuality and gender identity.

$50

Sends an LGBTQIA+ teen to the life-affirming Queer Formal for free.

$188

Provides LGBTQIA+ education resources to one Aussie classroom.

Minus18 is located on the land of the Yalakut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples, Australia’s First People and Traditional Custodians. We acknowledge their continued connection and contribution to land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded; this always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

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