The same sex marriage survey has caused much pain for many in the LGBTIQ community - none moreso than the young.

Updated October 18 2017 - 2:41pm, first published 6:00am

Australia’s postal survey on same-sex marriage has been a challenging time for members of the local LGBTIQ community. We were contacted by a local counsellor who works closely with young LGBTIQ people, but cannot give her name due to confidentiality reasons. She compiled this story.

INTO THE FUTURE: The postal vote on same sex marriage has been  especially hard for members of the LGBTIQ community.
INTO THE FUTURE: The postal vote on same sex marriage has been especially hard for members of the LGBTIQ community.

The marriage equality survey has been challenging for members of the local LGBTIQ community. This has been particularly the case for the young people in our area and local services have reported a significant increase in demand for their services in past weeks.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Maitland news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.