NAT: Transgender Day of Visibility
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Transgender Day of Visibility / 31 March International Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender & gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that is still needed to improve trans lives.  If you are looking for some tips on how to be a trans ally, check out this article from Minus18. This year Transgender Victoria, The Ewing Trust and Yarra Libraries will present a special event celebrating Trans …
ACT: Georgie Stone at National Press Club Address
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Georgie Stone OAM is an actress, writer, transgender rights activist and Transcend Australia patron. Georgie’s visibility along with sharing her experiences and insights across all media platforms has shone a light on the challenges facing gender diverse children and adolescents in Australia. On April 4, Georgie will be addressing the National Press Club of Australia. She will be the youngest trans person to ever do so. You can buy tickets to the National Press Club here…
VIC: Bendigo Library to present ‘LGBTI Q-Time’
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Thorne Harbour Country is partnering with Bendigo Library to present ‘LGBTI Q-Time’ a new initiative creating a safe space for community members to ask questions related to gender identity and sexual orientation. As of the first week of February, Thorne Harbour Country will have a staff member at Bendigo Library from 10AM-12PM on the first Monday of every month. Find out more about LGBTI Q-Time here…
NAT: TRANSform Research Australia
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Trans Health Research conducts research with one goal: to provide robust evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of the trans and gender-diverse (TGD) community. TRANSform is an ongoing research project designed to investigate the health and wellbeing experiences of the Australian trans and gender-diverse community. They are incredibly grateful to the nearly 2000 participants across Australia who have joined to date, since the project launch in May 2020. They’re recruiting continuously and invite you …
VIC: Melbourne Bi+ Online Discussion Group
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Hosted by Bi Alliance Victoria, this monthly discussion group is a safe space for bi+ and multi-gender attracted people to come together, share lived experience and find community. The discussion group is facilitated by James Dominguez who has been facilitating the Melbourne Bi Discussion group for 17 years. Find out more or register to attend the bi+ online discussion group here…
VIC: Experts by Experience Consultations
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The Gender and Disability Workforce Development program of Women with Disabilities Victoria has a group of lived experience experts that consults with social service organisations to improve accessibility and inclusion by sharing their lived experience expertise.  The Gender and Disability Experts Team is made up of 12 women and gender-diverse people with various experiences of disability. If you would like to know more about doing a consultation with the Gender and Disability Experts by Experience, please contact Tess Karambelas …
VIC: Seminar of Animal Companionship and LGBTQ People’s Health & Wellbeing
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Coming up on March 31, ARCSHS will be hosting a free seminar, in person in the Melbourne CBD and online via a Zoom webinar. How do animal companions support human mental and physical well-being? In this talk, the presenter will discuss this question with regard to diverse sexualities and genders, and how people discuss how their dogs help catalyse interactions with other people. Find out more about the ARCSHS seminar event here…
VIC: Transfamily Peer Support Group
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Transfamily is a peer support group for family, partners, friends and loved ones of trans and gender diverse (TGD) people. The group acknowledges and respects the personal decisions of TGD people and provides peer support and guidance to others who want to learn how best to support the TGD people in their lives. Run by a committee of nine passionate volunteers, all with lived experience, Transfamily provides a warm and understanding environment for friends and family …
VIC: HEY Day
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Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) Day celebrates the work of the LGBTIQA+ youth sector in Victoria. It showcases new projects and research that intend to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ young people. There will be a range of exciting sessions, networking opportunities and celebration.When: Monday 20 March, 9:45 AM – 4 PMWhere: Victorian Pride Centre, 79/81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda Find out more and register to attend HEY Day here…
VIC: Inclusive Exercise Physiology
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Lauren Foote Moves: Inclusive Exercise PhysiologyMove your way. Move with joy. Lauren has a wealth of experience in mental health and working with LGBTIQ+ communities and is a gender diverse person so understands the need for gender affirming movement spaces, and provide support for trans and gender diverse folks to help them move in a way that works for them. Lauren is currently working in Preston, and home visits on request. For more info or …