What is GASP?

The Gender and Sexuality Project (GASP) offers a range of LGBTQIA+ groups, activities, and programs for young people aged 12 – 25 that live, work and/or study in the Geelong region.

Established in 1996 by the City of Greater Geelong Youth Development Unit, GASP is one of the first LGBTQIA+ youth support services in Australia. We continue to provide safe & inclusive spaces and advocate for queer young people across Geelong and the Bellarine.

GASP is: A place to make new friends

Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, ace, queer, intersex, transgender, gender diverse or just not sure? GASP offers a range of queer youth social groups in central Geelong and on the Bellarine.

GASP social groups are safe spaces where you can meet new people, share experiences, learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as get information and seek advice.

GASP groups are closed, safe spaces and an intake meeting with a GASP worker needs to be arranged before a new participant can join.

Information about our GASP social groups is available on our groups page, If you are interested in joining a GASP group, please reach out to us via our contact page.

GASP is: Supporting the community

We offer a range of programs for schools, organisations and the Greater Geelong community as part of the GASP portfolio:

  • Support for schools around gender and sexuality, and how to develop a whole-school approach to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment;

  • Inclusive practice training for education, training and community organisations;

  • LGBTQIA+ School Stand Out groups in secondary schools;

  • Support and guidance on how to create safer, inclusive spaces;

  • Information and resources for young people, parents, and community members.

To find out more about what GASP has to offer and how we might be able to support your organisation please contact us!