ALCOHOL
Moreland Hall is running its ‘Alcohol: Considering Change?’ workshops on the last Wednesday of every month. The two-hour program is for those concerned about their drinking, and covers potential harms and risks associated with drinking, and strategies to reduce. The workshop is on the last Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm at 26 Jessie Street, Moreland. For further info contact 9386 2876.

FUNDRAISER
A fundraising screening of Sex and the City for the Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Counselling Service will take place at The Sun Theatre, Yarraville, at 4pm this Saturday June 14. Tickets $20. Bookings at 0413 873 596 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

GENDER ISSUES
For those with gender issues, The Melbourne Gender Centre will be opening a Drop-In Centre in the near future initially between 10.00am - 3.00pm every second Tuesday. The meeting place is in a pleasant, comfortable, safe and secure environment close to public transport.  For enquiries and further details please phone 0403 974 366 or 0417 100 903.

HIV/SEXUAL HEALTH
Got a question about HIV or sexual health? Call Connect Line 1800 038 125 Monday-Friday 11am-7pm, weekends 4-7pm for information, support and referrals.

MATRIX GUILD
The Matrix Guild for older lesbians present their next event, ‘Dance with Dusty’, featuring Wendy Stapleton as Dusty Springfield and music by DJ Trish, at Northcote Town Hall, Saturday August 2, 7pm – 12:30am. Women only. BYO food and drink. Tickets $50/$40. Bookings 9495 6177 or email sangita@ satyanada.net.

NEGATIVE PARTNERS
Are you a HIV negative man in a relationship with a HIV positive man? You are not alone. The Negative Partner’s Group (NPG) is an eight-week group starting in July. It aims to provide a safe and confidential environment where you can meet other HIV negative guys in the same situation as yourself and get support. The NPG will be held at the VAC/GMHC, 6 Claremont Street, South Yarra. A sliding scale fee applies. For more information, call 9865 6700 between the hours of 2pm-4pm, Monday – Friday and ask to speak to the duty worker. You can also email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

POLICE
Victoria Police Gay & Lesbian Liaison Officers are available to assist GLBT victims of crime. Contact Senior Sergeant Scott Davis on (03) 9247 6944 or 0409 534 154 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

QUEER COLLABORATIONS
The annual Queer Collaborations Conference for GLBTI tertiary students and other interested parties, with the theme of ‘freedoms are won- NOT GIVEN’ is being held at Melbourne University from Tuesday July 1 - Friday July 4. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

SPRING BALL
Bookings are now open for the third annual Spring Ball at 8pm Saturday September 6 at the Richmond Town Hall, organised by Melbourne’s Metropolitan Community Church. Tables of five or ten are available, as are individual bookings. Tickets $40 per waged adult or $25 per unwaged adult include complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival, table snacks, supper, door prizes, demonstration dancing by Dance Cats and DJ. Dress code: smart and sassy. Bookings: Cheryl 0423 496 330 or Don 0422  367 032.

SWITCHBOARD - COUNSELLING
The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard provides free and confidential telephone counselling, information and support for the GLBT community. Please note their new hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6pm – 10pm, Wednesday 2pm, Friday – Sunday 6pm – 9pm. Call (03) 9663 2939 or Freecall 1800 184 527 (country VIC only).

VAC FOCUS GROUP
The Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men’s Health Centre is looking for male participants in focus groups for gay and bisexual men to discuss and provide comment on a range of health promotion campaigns. For more information call Kylie or Jason on (03) 9865 6700 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

WOMEN’S ART
Diverso is a non-profit collective that produces events for and with women in the arts. Diverso nights are held on a bimonthly basis featuring a great line up of performance artists and musicians and ending in the early hours with chilled DJ sets. Diverso’s first night out is this Saturday June 14 at the Glasshouse, 51 Gipps St, Collingwood. Get in touch by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 0422 372 316 or check out the Facebook page, ‘Di Verso’.

YOUTH
What is homophobia? St Kilda Youth Service has launched a new project that aims to answer this question and raise awareness of homophobia through a short film directed and produced by local GLBTI youth and supported by the City of Port Phillip. Young people from all walks of life are invited to share their personal stories and opinions as well as their artwork and creative enthusiasm. The film will take the form of a documentary, but will not be restricted to a purely conversational form. We are after everything from poetry to music to visual art to showcase the talents of GLBTI youth. Contact Tammy: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 9527 2298.

For a comprehensive listing of community events go to www.gayandlesbiancalendar.org.au