Manaya Pride Program
Supporting the LGBTIQAP+ forcibly displaced communities
Manaya is Sanskrit for Celebration and To Celebrate.
At Manaya, we believe in witnessing, acknowledging, and celebrating the lived and living experiences of LGBTIQAP+ forcibly displaced people living on the unceded lands of First Nations peoples in so-called Australia. This includes refugees and asylum seekers who face unique challenges in accessing support.
We recognise the significant barriers LGBTIQAP+ forcibly displaced communities face in accessing mental health care and social support, and we are deeply committed to addressing these barriers wherever possible.
We walk alongside these communities, offering therapeutic support and social inclusion programs designed to nurture mental health and wellbeing.
Our Services
Free Counselling
Online and in person options available
This free clinic is available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with a qualified and compassionate counsellor.
Reach out to start working with Lauren or Ani today.
Supporting you to access the right services
A database of information about services, supports, housing services, mental health organisations, crisis support and family violence services.
Workshops and Community Building
Our free workshops and community building spaces support you to address your mental health and any barriers you might face to emotional, social and psychological wellbeing.