{"id":19104,"date":"2019-02-25T11:42:53","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T00:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purefinance.com.au\/?p=19104"},"modified":"2020-11-23T12:44:28","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T01:44:28","slug":"pure-community-twenty10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purefinance.com.au\/pure-community-twenty10\/","title":{"rendered":"Pure Community: Twenty10"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Sydney once again prepares to celebrate Mardis Gras this month, we thought it only fitting for Pure Community<\/a> to acknowledge and support the incredible work of Twenty10, a Sydney based organisation that provides a range of specialised services for the LGBTIQA+ community, including: housing, mental health, counselling and social support.<\/p>\n

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With a vision for people of all sexualities, genders and intersex status to live in a society without oppression, persecution or violence, Twenty10 (working in conjunction with GLCS; Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW) are helping to ensure positive health outcomes for gender and sexuality diverse communities across Sydney and NSW through their range of support and training services which include:<\/p>\n

Drop in <\/strong><\/h3>\n

An unstructured social space, Drop In<\/a> is designed for those aged 12-25 to have a safe space to hang out and socialise.<\/p>\n

Out West<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Based in Parramatta, Out West<\/a> is a fortnightly social group for\u00a0LGBTIQA+\u00a0young people aged between 12 \u2013 25, where they can connect with new friends, have fun and access support and relevant information.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Group Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Twenty10 provide access to Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s social support groups<\/a>, which are centered around an informal, confidential discussion and are a safe, non-confronting way for attendees to meet others with similar experiences. Ages 18+<\/p>\n

Youth Housing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Twenty10 also provide stable, affordable, medium-term accommodation<\/a> for young people who are struggling to find permanent accommodation and are ready to live more independently.\u00a0The service can also include case management, which can help young people to\u00a0develop living skills, get into\u00a0an\u00a0educational\u00a0course, find\u00a0employment,\u00a0and address barriers that may be preventing them from moving forward in their lives.<\/p>\n

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Twenty10 + QLife<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Twenty10 also provides telephone and webchat support, as the NSW provider for\u00a0the national QLife project.<\/a> QLife provides anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.<\/p>\n

QLife services are free and include both telephone and webchat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country and services are for LGBTI individuals, their friends and families, and health professionals. Both the phone and webchat services are available from 3pm-midnight every day.<\/p>\n

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Inclusivity training<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Twenty10 + GLCS also offer inclusivity training and consulting for organisations and service providers across most sectors, with an aim to assist other organisations in becoming more welcoming and inclusive.<\/p>\n

Their one-day practical workshop (PRISM) will aid organisations to:<\/p>\n