VIC: RMIT supporting LGBTIQA+ international students with English
Latest News
RMIT provides English language and pathways programs for international students, supporting them before they commence their main university programs. RMIT organise a bi-monthly meetup for LGBTQIA+ International Students in Melbourne. It’s open to all international students studying at university or English language programs. Their next meeting is on Monday October 23rd at RMIT’s Melbourne campus. Is your organisation supporting LGBTIQA+ international students too? RMIT want to forge connections with you. Please get in touch with Matilda Houlihan …
Introducing Theysigner.com
Latest News
Here at Genderqueer Australia we cross paths with many of you who are a member of a Non-Binary and Transgender community. Today I want to introduce you to the adorable TheySigner Andy. Hello everyone, I’m Andy (they/them), your friendly and slightly delusional Product TheySigner, or, as some like to call it, a UX/UI Designer. I have a background in human resources and customer service, I’ve perfected the art of listening to professionals’ needs providing them …
VIC: Burrinja Artwork  Launch  &  Queer  Art  Party
Latest News
This Sunday, Oct 8th! Join us for the Official Launch of our Public Art Project – where creativity meets community. Burrinja are proud and super excited to share with you that the temporary public artwork Carabiner Bench (Nature found no fault with me) has been successfully installed at Birdsland Reserve in Belgrave Heights! On display NOW at Birdsland Reserve till Dec 15, 2023. Want to know more about the ideas behind the artwork #Carabinerbench ? …
VIC: Transgender Victoria’s first youth leadership program, Inspire 
Latest News
Calling all young TGD people under 21:Explore what it means to engage with and participate actively in social spaces as a young TGD person. Activities include a day at the theatre, a zoo adventure, catching a flick at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival and attending Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival. The program culminates in a 3-day camp where participants will reflect on how they’ve grown into their power and workshop their goals and plans for the future.This …
NAT: Trans Wellbeing Parent’s Program
Latest News
A collaboration between two LGBTIQ specialist mental health practitioners and educators, Ari Dunphy and Jes Anderberg, Trans Wellbeing’s Parent’s Program offers a supportive and evidence based educational support group for parents of transgender and nonbinary people.  What: a 7-week support group for parents and guardians of TGD peopleWhen: Thursdays, 8-9.30pm, beginning October 26th.Where: onlineFor more information: click here to view the program and enrol.
VIC: Embroidery 101 Workshop Series for Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary People
Latest News
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
Latest News
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
Latest News
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
Latest News
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
Latest News
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 …