Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Services
The City of Sydney is committed to providing a high level of service to all Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) people who live or work in and visit the City of Sydney Local Government Area. The City of Sydney employs a GLBT Project Coordinator who assists members of the GLBT community with access to other areas of council, advocacy around GLBT issues affecting the community in the City including homophobic violence, domestic violence and abuse.
General Partnerships
The City of Sydney has several key agencies, government and non-government with which it partners to deliver a service to the GLBT community.
For example, the City has recently established a partnership with the Lesbian and Gay Anti-Violence Project to deliver campaigns, advocate with other agencies and support the community to tackle homophobic violence and abuse in the Oxford Street Precinct.
The City of Sydney also works closely with ACON, NSW Police and the NSW Attorney General’s department to deliver key safety initiatives which will improve public amenity in the City.
Community Grants
The City of Sydney has an annual Cultural and Community Grants program which supports local organisations to provide programs and services to our communities. The grants are for a maximum of $5,000.
GLBT Organisations are encouraged to apply for these grants. A number of organisations have been successful in gaining activity and facility funding in the past. Please contact the GLBT Project Coordinator for further information and support in preparing an application.
Protocols
The City of Sydney values its culturally diverse community and is committed to establishing protocols for consulting and working with our GLBT communities. The City of Sydney seeks to ensure that this is a process based on respect, trust and a spirit of openness.
Safety
The City of Sydney is committed to addressing the issues of safety in the public domain. The Oxford Street Safety Strategy 2007-2010 has been developed in consultation with the City community. Key objectives identified in the Strategy include addressing the incidence of homophobic violence and abuse, increasing perceptions of safety, reducing the incidence of alcohol nrelated crime and antisocial behaviour, strenghtening the role of licensed premises in making Oxford Street safer and increasing the activiation of public space.
Downloads
- Oxford Street Safety Strategy | PDF 501Kb
More Information
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Project Coordinator
Pip Ditzell
Tel: 02 9246 7671
Email: pditzell@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
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