Conscious Combat is a safe space for women living with trauma to reclaim their body, confidence and strength through trauma informed martial arts. Conscious Combat is not fighting. It combines consciousness with the physicality of martial arts to allow us to move from a state of self-defence to offense. By allowing ourselves to explore our vulnerabilities and process our trauma, we are able to discover our body’s full strength and capability. By teaching combat in …
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Genderqueer Australia has been running for 5 years with website and social support meetings run in Melbourne, Victoria.
Saturday 18th of November, 10 – 11:30 AM, Geelong REGISTER NOW — https://events.humanitix.com/mindful-movement-geelong The intention for the session is to explore gentle guided movement and restorative personal and collective care practices, including mindfulness, music, and journaling. We aim to offer grounding practices and tools to invite nervous system regulation. Everything will be optional; folks will be encouraged to continually check in with themselves to see what feels good and to choose other options that might …
Join A Gender Agenda and Friends for a night of insightful discussion and reflection on Trans Joy and what Trans Awareness Week means for us! Friday 17th Nov Doors open 5pm Ainslie Arts Centre Braddon The panelists are activists, advocates, and leaders in our community, with so much valuable knowledge to share. Join panelists and MC , Alistair Ott, for a night of sharing stories of resilience, joy, and identity. Alistair (They/He) is a Wiradjuri …
Coming up late November, Minus18’s queer youth digital event will provide a chilled vibe for all LGBTIQA+ young people and their friends. Lock it in your diaries now so you don’t miss out! When: November 30Time: 5:00pmWhere: onlineCost: FREE!Register here
The Trans Justice Project is the first trans-led national campaigning organisation. No matter who you are, your gender should never be a barrier to being able to build a good life. We couldn’t agree more. Check out their website, which includes links to resources and the ‘Fueling Hate Report’, which found that over 3,000 of trans participants, almost half (49.20%) experienced online anti-trans hate (abuse, harassment or vilification) in the last 12 months.
We have all seen the rise in anti-trans activism. #TransEquality is a community-consulted response – building up the skills of our trans and gender diverse community members, and equipping allies to advocate alongside us. Together, we will achieve the legal reform and social change needed to make #TransEquality a reality. Check out the new #TransEquality website, sign up now and find out how you can be a part of #TransEquality!
Did you know that Zoe Belle Gender Collective offer a range of youth-relevant workshops, on allyship to queer history and advocacy? ZBGC provides TGD inclusive practice and specialist training across the health and human service sectors. Training sessions range from 3 hours to a full day and can be tailored to suit your organisational needs. Click here for more information on their extensive suite of training and workshops available.
Sunday 19th November is Frock Up Family Fair Day in the Police Paddocks, Beechworth. Join locals on the main stage for the big finish as the cast of Drag Divas provide family friendly entertainment, there’s something here for everyone. They will have delicious food stalls, face painting, plenty of fabulous games & competitions, live music, DJ’S, plus a gorgeous array of educational and health booths. They encourage all attendees to arrive fabulously frocked as there will be talent …
The team at Rainbow Health Australia have been busy adding the finishing touches to various online training programs. True Colours: Introduction to LGBTIQ-Inclusive Practice 2-hour course is available now. Featuring several characters from the LGBTIQ+ communities with interlapping intersections, the training provides an engaging evidence-based introduction to inclusive practice. Check it out.
OUTintheOPEN Festival is back in Shepparton for its 11th year! Join in the fun from the 10th – 19th November for a variety of diverse festival events, gatherings and experiences centring around our 2023 theme These are the days of our lives. The festival’s main event, Carnival Day, is back in the Queens Gardens on Saturday November 18th, hosted by the fabulous Frock Hudson. Free for all of community to experience, Carnival Day includes market stalls …