Transtopia 2013!

Are You Transgender? ... Gender Questioning? ... Gender Queer?

"Transtopia" is a monthly group for transgender and gender questioning youth between the ages of 14 to 19.

Providing a safe, supporting space for young people to connect and be themselves. Contact Michelle at the Gender Centre for more information.

Dates for 2013: May 15 ♦ June 19 ♦ July 17 ♦ August 21 ♦ September 18 ♦ October 16 ♦ November 20

Transtopia: A place to be yourself!

Where: The Gender Centre: 7 Bent Street Petersham
When: Starts Wednesday February 20 2013 and continues monthly thereafter
How Much: Free
Do I Need To Book: Yes (Please call Michelle on (02) 9569 2366)

Gender Centre Barbecues in 2013!

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 2013:

• To Be Announced

Where: To Be Announced
When: 12:00 Noon - 4:00pm, Dates To Be Announced
How Much: Free
Do I Need To Book: No

Transgender Parents Support Group!

The Transgender parents support group meets monthly with the next meeting (To Be Announced) from 6:00pm at the Gender Centre, 7 Bent Street Petersham.

Dates for 2013: To Be Announced

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 programme for the April–June 2013 quarter: Rather than having a set topic, there will be an Open Forum, this means those present can have a discussion about anything and/or use the time for social interaction. Thursday 11th April Open Forum led by Phia; Thursday 9th May Open Forum led by Joanne; Thursday 13th June Open Forum led by Jessica.

This group provides opportunities for the sharing of experiences and talking about our future goals as individuals. Come and enjoy your participation in this interesting Group.

Dates for 2013: May 9 ♦ June 13 ♦ July 11 ♦ August 8 ♦ September 12 ♦ October 10 ♦ November 14

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 2013: June 7 ♦ July 5 ♦ August 2 ♦ September 6th ♦ October 4th ♦ November 1 ♦ December 6

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 2013: May 27 ♦ June 24 ♦ July 29 ♦ August 26 ♦ September 30 ♦ October 28 ♦ November 25

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)

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