Transtopia 2012!

Gender Questioning? ... Gender Queer?

"Transtopia" is a monthly group to be held over ten months in 2012 for Transgender Youth between the ages of 14 and 19.

"Transtopia" aims to provide a safe, fun space for young trans people to connect with others, enjoy safe activities and talk about the issues affecting the trans youth of Australia.

Come along and be part of the fun

Where: The Gender Centre: 7 Bent Street Petersham
When: Starts Wednesday February 29 2012 and continues monthly thereafter
How Much: Free
Do I Need To Book: Yes (Please call Anthony on (02) 9569 2366)

Gender Centre Barbecues in 2012!

Meet Old Friends ! Make New Ones !

Come along to the friendly and fun Gender Centre barbecues held periodically throughout the year. Meet old friends, make new ones, relax and enjoy an afternoon of fine food, conversation and friendship. A great way to meet other transgender and gender questioning in a safe and friendly atmosphere.

The following dates have already been arranged for 2012:

• Saturday December 8

Where: Joseph Sargeant Community Centre, 60 Prospect Street Erskineville
When: 12:00 Noon - 4:00pm, Saturday December 8 2012
How Much: Free
Do I Need To Book: No

Transgender Parents Support Group!

The Transgender parents support group meets monthly with the next meeting set for Monday the 14th of May 2012 from 6:00pm at the Gender Centre, 7 Bent Street Petersham.

Dates for 2012: May 14 • June 11 • July 9 • August 13 • September 10 • October 8

All transgender and gender questioning parents are invited to come and be part of these discussion nights.

Where: The Gender Centre: 7 Bent Street Petersham
When: See above dates.
How Much: Free
Do I Need To Book: Yes (Please call Liz on (02) 9569 2366)

Over 55yo Support Group!

The next Over 55 year olds support group will meet on Thursday the 12th of April 2012 from 1:00pm at the Gender Centre, 7 Bent Street Petersham.

Dates for 2012: April 12 • May 10 • June 14 • July 12 • August 9 • September 13 • October 11 • November 9

All transgender and gender questioning people over the age of 55 are invited to come and be part of these groups.

Where: The Gender Centre: 7 Bent Street Petersham
When: See above dates.
How Much: Free
Do I Need To Book: Yes (Please call Liz on (02) 9569 2366)

F.T.M. Connect

The Gender Centre will be hosting monthly meetings on a Friday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm exclusively for F.T.M.s.

Guest speakers will be in attendance with a different topic each month, participants are strongly encouraged to inform the staff of suitable topics. Food will be included

Dates for 2012: April 6 • June 1 • July 6 • August 3 • September 7 • October 6 • November 2 • December 7

Where: The Gender Centre: 7 Bent Street Petersham
When: See above dates.
How Much: Free
Do I Need To Book: No

Women's Group

The Gender Centre will be hosting monthly Women's Groups on a Monday exclusively for those who identify as feminine.

Dates for 2012: April 30 • May 28 • June 25 • July 30 • August 27 • September 24 • October 29 • November 26

Where: The Gender Centre: 7 Bent Street Petersham
When: See above dates.
How Much: Free
Do I Need To Book: Yes (Please call Liz on (02) 9569 2366)

Yoga @ the Gender Centre

The Gender Centre will be holding weekly Yoga Groups on a Wednesday, February through May

Where: The Gender Centre: 7 Bent Street Petersham
When: Starts Wednesday February 15 2012 and continues weekly until May 30
How Much: Free
Do I Need To Book: Yes (Please call Liz on (02) 9569 2366)

Upcoming Training Courses

Expressions of Interest are invited from the transgender community for those wishing to participate in the following courses:

• Tourism & Hospitality
• Environmental Management & Horticulture (Stone Carving)
• Chocolatiers Course
• An Introduction to Floristry
• Safe Food Handling
• Hotel Work (Room Attendant / Hotel Service)
• Introduction to Aged Care

Where: To Be Advised
When: To Be Advised
How Much: To Be Advised
Do I Need To Book: Yes (please call the Community Support Worker at the Gender Centre from Monday to Friday between 10:00am and 5:30pm on (02) 9569 2366 or email at clientsupport@gendercentre.org.au