OPEN DOORS YOUTH SERVICE INC.

Open Doors Youth Service (ODYS) was created by community for community 25 years ago and remains Queensland’s only dedicated LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl & Brotherboy (SB) youth service. ODYS supports LGBTIQ+ SB young people aged 12 to 24 and is dedicated to:

  • Empowering LGBTIQ+ SB young people to live with pride as valued, celebrated, and authentic members of community
  • Engaging a workforce with lived experience and professional expertise
  • Providing safe spaces for young people to connect with peers and community to foster a sense of belonging
  • Advocating for the rights and needs of our young people to improve their access to resources, and to end discrimination and violence

At ODYS, we’re here for you. Whether you’re looking for a safe space to connect with other LGBTIQ+ SB young people, seeking guidance from someone who truly understands, or in need of counselling – we’ve got your back.

Our social groups are a place to meet other queer and gender diverse young people, share experiences, and build your community. If you’re going through something tough or just need someone to talk to, our one-on-one support with lived experience youth workers can help. We’re also proud to offer a free, affirming counselling service to help you navigate life’s challenges.

OUR IMPACT

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WHAT WE DO

SOCIAL GROUPS

Connect with peers, build a community of support and find a place where you belong at our social groups.

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

Need some one on one support? Our dedicated team of lived experience youth workers are here to help!

COUNSELLING

Life can be challenging, which is why we offer a free counselling service to help you navigate the tough bits.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Our parents & carers group offers a safe place to learn how to best support your LGBTIQ+ SB young person.

WHO WE ARE

Our mission is to provide LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl & Brotherboy young people with access to appropriate and safe supports, that builds their resilience, strengthens their identity, and provides them with community.

Our vision is a world where all young people live authentically and unapologetically, free from the fear of violence, discrimination, and isolation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Open Doors Youth Service Inc. acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First people and Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where we meet, live, learn and work. We acknowledge and celebrate the rich and thriving diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the oldest continuing living cultures in the world.

FIND US ON SOCIALS

Phone: (07) 3257 7660
Email: opendoors@opendoors.net.au