The Gender Centre is committed to developing and providing services and activities which enhance the ability of people with gender issues to make informed choices.

The Gender Centre is also committed to educating the public and providers about the needs of people with gender issues.

We offer a wide range of services to people with gender issues, their partners, families and friends in New South Wales. We also act as an education, support, training and referral ⁄ resource Centre to other Organizations and Service Providers.

We specifically aim to provide a high quality service which acknowledges human rights and ensures respect and confidentiality.

Gender Centre Relocation & Opening Hours

The Gender Centre is located at 7 Bent Street, Petersham. The Centre is open from 9:00am – midday and 1:00pm to 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Please note: The Centre is closed between midday and 1:00pm every day. Drop–In is on a Wednesday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Counselling Service

Provides counseling to residents, clients and partners, families and friends of people with gender issues. Also provides education, support and referrals to a range of specialist counseling. For an appointment please contact the counselor.

For Service Providers and others

Training, support and workshops are available to employers, service providers, students and other people interested in gender issues. Topics covered include implications for staff and clients in relation to anti–discrimination legislation, E.E.O. issues, workplace harassment and provision of goods and services as well as many personal aspects of the transgender process. For more information contact the coordinator of The Gender Centre.

Social & Support Service

Provides social and support groups and outings. Also provides referrals for medical H.I.V. ⁄ AIDS education, training, employment, legal, welfare, housing and other community services to residents and clients living in the community. For more information, contact the Social & Support Worker or the Outreach Worker.

Outreach Worker

Available to clients in the inner city areas on Thursdays from 10:00am – 5:00pm and Tuesday nights from 6:00pm – 2:00am. Also available to clients confined to home, hospital or jail (by appointment only). For an appointment contact the Outreach Worker.

For Partners, Family & Friends

Support, education and referrals to a wide range of specialist counselling, health, legal, welfare and other community services are available for partners, families and friends of people with gender issues. There are also social and support groups available. For more information contact the Social & Support Worker, or the Counsellor.

Resource Development Service

Produces a range of print resources on H.I.V. ⁄ AIDS, medical and other information relevant to people with gender issues and their service providers. Information packages, fact sheets and other printed materials, including a free quality bi–monthly magazine "Polare" and specialized advertising supplements. For more information contact the Resource Development Worker.

Residential Service

Provides semi–supported share accommodation for up to 11 residents of age 16 and above. Residents can stay up to twelve months and are supported to move towards independent living. During their stay they are also encouraged to consider a range of options available to meet their needs. A weekly fee is charged to cover household expenses. Assessments for residency are by appointment only and can be arranged by contacting the Residential Program Worker or the Counsellor.

Case Management Service

Intensive Case Management is provided for those who find themselves in Gender Centre Housing.

Drug & Alcohol Service

Provides support, education and referrals to a broad range of services by appointment only. For an appointment contact the outreach worker.