Fundraising

{also} is a not for profit charitable community organisation that works to enhance the lives of Victoria's diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer communities. Our vision is the creation and celebration of a diverse, strong, safe and inclusive community that contributes to and is respected by broader communities.

We exist to CELEBRATE, ADVOCATE, LEAD and INVEST in our community. See some of the ways that we do this below.

We need your help. Register a fundraising page with Everyday Hero and choose to fundraise for {also} see how to register here. Then send your page to family, friends, colleagues and encourage them to pass it along. If you own a business send it to your suppliers , customers, encourage them to support our community in this positive way.

Whether for special occasions – Christmas, Birthdays, Commitment Ceremonies, or for every day of the year, you and your family, friends and colleagues can help make a difference in peoples lives.

Our Work in GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) Community

Learn more about the work that the funds you raise will support.

CELEBRATE

{For All Of Us} ALSO Awards

The inaugural{For All Of Us} ALSO Awards for the GLBTIQ community were held at CQ Function Centre on the 24th November 2008. This was an all community event where community achievers were honored alongside sterling performers and outstanding campaigns.

The night was a celebration of the diversity of the GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) community and the many achievements of those that are a part of it. Read more...

ADVOCATE

Human Rights Consultation

{also} in partnership with the VGLRL hosted a consultation forum on 27^th April 2009  to help inform a LGBTIQ perspective on the current National Human Rights Consultation process.

The forum provided an opportunity for community members to discuss their views on the need for changes to human rights protections. Key themes included the need for federal anti-discrimination laws and broader relationship recognition; quality access to services including housing, healthcare and education; and a broad range of issues related to privacy, families and children, and trans folk. Read the joint {also} and VGLRL joint submission to the consultation.

With Respect Awareness Project (WRAP)

A collaboration between {also}, TransGender Victoria, VGLRL, the Anti-Violence Project and Victoria Police and aims to: - reduce the incidence of homophobic harassment in Victoria by changing community attitudes & behaviours; - increasing the capacity of LGBTI people to respond to homophobic harassment and encourage incident reporting. Read more...

LEAD

Take Care {out} There

An innovative community engagement program aimed at developing a LGBTI health promotion culture. Focused on sexual health for queer Victorians, it’s overarching aim is to enhance the environments in which our communities work rest and play, so that our community has the knowledge, ability and confidence to take care of themselves and those around them. Read more...

YAP (Youth Action Plan)

{also} has been engaged for the past 18 months or so in a process designed to strengthen and develop the organisation and determine and direct our future resources and activities - this work is reflected in the ALSO Strategic Directions 2007-2010 document and the particular activities this commits us to.

A key feature of this effort has been the reflection and examination of the particular role and needs of young people within our organisation and the community more broadly. This is based on the understanding that young people are a vital and important aspect of our community and one which must be both respected, nurtured and supported.

The fruit of this work is the inaugural {also} : Youth Action Plan 2008-2011. This document is the result of extensive discussion and review amongst a range of stake-holders - not least young people themselves and forms the basis of our thinking around future activity for our organisation relating to young people. Read more...

INVEST

Living Longer Living Stronger

In collaboration with the City of Yarra, the Council on the Ageing, and Bendigo Bank, {also} is running a program of strength training activities to assist GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) folks 50 and over to enjoy a more independent and active lifestyle, both now and into the future. Read more...

Youth Transitional Housing Service

{also}’s ALSORTS Youth House was initiated in 2005 to address the needs of homeless same sex attracted youth (SSAY), not always well addressed by the existing service system. Over the years, many young people have benefited greatly from the project. Additionally {also} has played in important role in advocating for improved recognition and responses to the other needs of same sex attracted youth. Read more..

The {also} Fabulous Op-Shop

Now in it’s third year, {also}’s Smith Street op-shop has been an overwhelming success. It functions as a grassroots
community presence providing a human touchpoint for {also}, benefits that far outweigh its financial achievements.
Additionally, it provides an opportunity for both volunteers and the wider LGBTI community to support {also} by contributing their time or simply donating items from last season’s wardrobe. Read more..

“Become a hero” and help us raise funds for the GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex & queer) community in a few easy steps: