FTM Connect is a group for people who identify as transgender male or questioning and are aged from 17 and up. The purpose of this group is to provide a warm, friendly and supportive space where topics relevant to gender identity can be discussed freely and questions asked. Guest speakers are invited to attend on occasion, every month the conversation topics vary and we welcome questions or topics that you would like to see raised.

The group is run by Candy: candy@gendercentre.org.au

**To attend this group you will need to email your RSVP to candy@gendercentre.org.au prior to the night of group. Due to covid restrictions we have a limited capacity of 30 people and will not be admitting anyone that has not RSVP’d**. FTM Connect Fridays 6pm to 7.30pm

When: The Wollongong Parent's Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Doors open at 5:30pm for a 6pm start.
When: The Wollongong Parent's Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Doors open at 5:30pm for a 6pm Start.

Where: Headspace Wollongong 7 Atchison St, Wollongong NSW 2500

To book a place please email: peersupport@gendercentre.org.au. Alternatively you can contact parent peer support on: 02 90560838.

PARENTS OF TRANS AND GENDER QUESTIONING YOUTH

Your child is questioning their gender. Maybe you're feeling shocked and overwhelmed by the news or fearful for your child's future. Maybe you have no idea what you're feeling. There might be a thousand different questions running through your head. The Gender Centre runs a monthly parent's of transgender youth support group with a trained facilitator, guest speakers and lots of parents who are there to help and answer questions. Its all free - you don't need to book just come along.

PARENTS OF TRANS AND GENDER QUESTIONING YOUTH who are less than 5 years into their journey are invited to come and be part of these support nights. For regional parents and for parents who are 5 years + in supporting their children please check out our parent's distance group.

The Distance Group is run remotely by Liz@gendercentre.org.au and availability depends upon numbers. Please contact Liz if you are interested. Also, please note that the link provided for the distance group changes each month.

The Metro Parents Group meets one Monday per month except January and public holidays.
The group is run by Naomi
6-8:30pm.
Doors open at 6pm.
RSVP PHONE: +612 9569-2366
RSVP EMAIL: naomic@gendercentre.org.au

Young Women’s is a group for people who identify as transgender female or questioning and are aged between 25 and 39. The purpose of this group is to provide a warm, friendly and supportive space where topics relevant to gender identity can be discussed freely and questions asked. Guest speakers are invited to attend on occasion, every month the conversation topics vary and we welcome questions or topics that you would like to see raised.

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The group is run by Mary.

To attend this group RSVP to mary@gendercentre.org.au Please be aware that group capacity is 25 and that no-shows who do not email to cancel before the meeting will be put to the bottom of the RSVP list for next month
The Group is run at the Gender Centre, 10 Lilydale St, Marrickville

NON-BINARY IS KICKING OFF FOR 2025:
Please note the group days have changed from Thursdays now to Tuesdays.

Non-Binary is a group for people who identify anywhere within the gender variant spectrum and are over 18.

The purpose of this group is to provide a warm, friendly and supportive space where topics relevant to gender identity can be discussed freely and questions asked. The NB group is run by Briana

The group meets at the Gender Centre from 6 - 7:30pm.
PLEASE NOTE:
This group is limited to people over the age of 18. You will need to read and consent to the Rules of Engagement to join the group.

RSVP PHONE: +612 9519 7599
RSVP EMAIL:briana@gendercentre.org.au

PLEASE NOTE TRANSTOPIA YOUTH (15-17) RUNS ON THURSDAY'S

This social support group is for young people aged between 15 to17 years old and is run by two employees of The Gender Centre.

*Please note nobody over the age of 17 is permitted to attend Transtopia*

WHEN
Transtopia runs once a month on a Thursday from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm at our Marrickville office (10 Lilydale St, Marrickville)

DO I Need to RSVP?
No. But if you are under 16 we request that you have your parent or guardian complete the attached consent form below and email it directly to Viola at viola@gendercfentre.org.au

Transcend 40 is a group for transgender and gender questioning people who are aged 40 and above. The purpose of this group is to provide lively conversation and the opportunity to socialise over tea and coffee. The group is run at the Gender Centre 10 Lilydale St, Marrickville between the hours of 2:30pm and 4pm.

The group is run by ishara@gendercentre.org.au

(All meetings are the last Monday of each month, except for December due to holiday closure).


RSVP PHONE: +612 9519 7599
RSVP EMAIL: ishara@gendercentre.org.au

Young Adults is a group for transgender, gender diverse and gender questioning young people aged between 18 and 24. The purpose of this group is to offer a safe space for young adults to express themselves, meet like-minded people and discuss issues that many young transgender people face.
This group is run by Aurora, we have a limit of 15 people so we require an RSVP each month. You can RSVP to this group via aurora@gendercentre.org.au

This group runs every month on Tuesdays at the Gender Centre's Marrickville office, 6 - 7.30pm. Dates for 2025.

PLEASE NOTE TRANSTOPIA IS NO LONGER RUN ON A FRIDAY IT HAS NOW CHANGED TO THURSDAY'S

This social support group is for young people between the ages of 12 and 14 and is run by two employees of the Gender Centre you will need parental concent to attend this group

WHEN ?
Transtopia runs once a month on a Thursday from 4.30 till 6.00 pm at our Marrickville office (10 Lilydale St, Marrickville)

DO I Need to RSVP?
RSVP's are not required but we request that you have your parent or guardian complete the attached consent form and email it to viola@gendercentre.org.au . If you have any questions, please also email Viola directly – viola@gendercentre.org.au

**if you are under 16 we request that you have your parent or guardian download and complete the attached consent form below**
UNDER 16 TANSTOPIA CONSENT FORM

PHONE: +612 9519 7599
EMAIL: viola@gendercentre.org.au