Twenty10

Origins: 

Twenty10’s (incorporating GLCS NSW) began in 1970 with the Campaign Against Moral Persecution (CAMP NSW). CAMP NSW was originally founded to challenge the unjust laws against homosexual relations and the prejudices against the LGBTIQA+ community and to create a space for like-minded people to meet. Organised and run entirely by volunteers from the popular “Phone-A-Friend” service in April 1973 evolved into the Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW (GLCS NSW). Simultaneously, Twenty10 was founded in 1982 as the first of its kind crisis refuge for homeless young people who had been kicked out of home by their unaccepting families. Over time, Twenty10’s services evolved into transitional housing, case management, counselling and social support through drop-in and groups. In 2012, Twenty10 and GLCS NSW merged into one organisation, sharing their expertise and resources to work towards people of all genders, sexualities and/or intersex variations being affirmed, secure, healthy and connected, able to live in a society free from oppression, persecution and violence.

About Twenty10:

Twenty10 (incorporating GLCS NSW) works with all LGBTIQA+ people and others of diverse genders and sexualities, their families and communities. Twenty10 is a Sydney-based service working across NSW, providing a wide range of specialised services for young people aged 12-25 including housing, mental health, counselling and social support. Additionally, they offer social support for adults and telephone support and webchat for people of all ages as the NSW provider for the national QLife project. Twenty10 also offers inclusivity training and consulting for organisations and service providers across most sectors.