VIC: Embroidery 101 Workshop Series for Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary People
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In Person Sessions (location confirmed via email):• Tuesday, 3rd of October, 7-9PM REGISTRATION: https://events.humanitix.com/embroidery-101-workshop… Online Session (via Zoom): Wednesday, 11th of October, 7-9PM REGISTRATION: https://events.humanitix.com/embroidery-101-workshop… Following their success with the ‘Embroidering Trans Bodies’ somatic workshop earlier in the year, TGV has decided to expand the session to a Embroidering 101 Workshop Series! Over a two-hour session, you will learn the basics of embroidery and how to develop those skills further from facilitator CJ Starc (he/they @genrenonmerci). This …
VIC: LGBTQIA+ Events for Autistic Community
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Different Journeys started when two mums (Mel and Merrin) came together to do something about the loneliness and isolation they and their Autistic children were experiencing. In February 2016 the first Autistic Teen Peer Support Social Group event was held at Club Kilsyth. It was an immediate success due to the overwhelming need from the then local community in the outer Eastern suburbs. Different Journeys has continued to grow and evolve to meet the needs …
VIC: TGV Launching Two New 6-month-long Programs
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This spring, TGV are launching two new 6-month-long programs — Story Hub and Inspire! STORY HUB A storytelling workshop series where you will learn how to shape personal narratives in a variety of short forms, with audio, visual and textual components. Narratives may take the form of short stories, poems, digital stories (with video or images from personal collections) or art work, with accompanying artist’s statement. With facilitation led by TGV staff, a basic kit …
VIC: Trans and Gender Diverse Affirmative Practice Workshop
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A free workshop to assist healthcare workers in community-based settings to develop greater skills and knowledge in working with trans and gender diverse (TGD) people. Date: Saturday 21 October, 2023 Time: 9.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Address: Positive Living Centre, 31 Commercial Road, South YarraReserve a spot HERE. Created specifically for the unique needs of General Practitioners, this CPD-accredited and free-of-charge course is designed to empower and equip Victorian GPs in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) primary care. Co-designed and …
VIC: LGBTIQA+ Specialised Training
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safeTALK is a half day training skilling all of us up to recognise if someone is having thoughts of suicide, and becoming confident to connect that person with someone who can keep them safe. This special delivery of safeTALK is for all of us who are older or have LGBTI+ older people in our lives. When: Thursday 28th September 1:30pm – 5pm Where: Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD. (Hosted by the Housing for …
ReachOut resource in how to cope with transphobia
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ReachOut have put together some tips to help trans, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) young people look after themselves and cope with transphobia. “Practising self-care helps to build emotional resilience and supports a healthy wellbeing. When we feel good, it makes it a little easier to navigate and cope with hurtful experiences.” You can find the full resource here…
NAT: Walkern Katatdjin Report
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Walkern Katatdjin is a national research project that aims to understand and promote the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ young people, and to work with services to develop appropriate interventions. The Community Report of the Phase 2 National Survey is now available. Please be aware that some of the findings are distressing and include discussion of suicide. You can find the report here…
VIC: Women & Non-Binary Gamers Club
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Join the monthly talk and play meetup to make new friends, share your love of new releases, geek out over old favourites and be part of a safe and inclusive community. NB: In order to create a safe space for under-represented people in the world of videogames, this club is exclusively for women, gender-non-conforming, trans and non-binary folks. The Goddess & Girlhood Game Series April – October 2023 Join over the next six months as we explore a collection of games that showcases …
NAT: Writing Themselves In 4
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The latest research paper drawing on data from Writing Themselves In 4, Affirming educational and workplace settings are associated with positive mental health and happiness outcomes for LGBTQA + youth in Australia, has been published by BMC Public health. You can read the article here…
VIC: Trans and Gender Diverse Affirmative Practice Workshop
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A series of free workshops to assist healthcare workers in community-based settings to develop greater skills and knowledge in working with trans and gender diverse (TGD) people. Date: Monday 4 September, 2023 Time: 6.30p.m. – 8.30p.m. Address: Positive Living Centre, 31 Commercial Road, South Yarra Register HERE. Created specifically for the unique needs of General Practitioners, this CPD-accredited and free-of-charge course is designed to empower and equip Victorian GPs in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) primary care. Co-designed …