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- are likely to be offensive to other readers
- discuss methods of suicide or self-harm
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- contain unhelpful advice, such as blaming a person for being gender diverse
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Switchboard (formally gay/lesbian switchboard)
1800 184 527 and http://www.switchboard.org.au/
(5:30pm – 10:30pm every day)

Qlife
http://qlife.org.au/ and 1800 184 527
(5:30pm – 10:30pm every day)

Beyondblue
1300 22 4636 or www.beyondblue.org.au
Lifeline
13 11 14 and www.lifeline.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467

Other information and support

Lifeline service finder
www.lifeline.org.au

SANE Australia helpline
1800 18 SANE (7263) or www.sane.org

Beyondblue
1300 22 4636 or www.beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute
www.blackdoginstitute.com.au
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This week at Affirmation Station we're making space to connect, create and grow together πŸ’œ Come for the social club, sta...
05/10/2026

This week at Affirmation Station we're making space to connect, create and grow together πŸ’œ Come for the social club, stay for workouts, art, voice therapy and interview prep ✨

Fri 9th of October - Trans Social Club at Affirmation Station πŸŽ‰
https://events.humanitix.com/trans-social-club-oct-9

Sat 10th of October - Fitness Workshop: Transfem Workout + Q&A πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈ
https://events.humanitix.com/fitness-workshop-transfem-workout-and-mythbusters-q-and-a

Mon 12th of October - Trans Life Drawing with Frances Cannon 🎨
https://events.humanitix.com/fitness-workshop-transfem-workout-and-mythbusters-q-and-a

Tues 13th of October - Gender Voice Therapy (October) πŸŽ™οΈ
https://events.humanitix.com/gender-voice-therapy-october

Weds 14th of October - Employment Workshop: Preparing for the Interview πŸ’Ό
https://events.humanitix.com/employment-workshop-2-preparing-for-the-interview

Everything's happening in Brunswick East. Register or find out more at the links above.

https://events.humanitix.com/host/transgender-victoria?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6ac434165f015d78b12d6103

Content note: this post mentions loss and anti-trans violence. take care of yourself, and swipe away to skip if you need...
01/10/2026

Content note: this post mentions loss and anti-trans violence. take care of yourself, and swipe away to skip if you need to

Each year on 20 November, communities around the world come together for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) to honour the trans, gender diverse and non-binary lives lost to anti-trans violence and discrimination. Transgender Victoria and the City of Yarra invite you to a gentle vigil to hold their memory close and carry their love forward together πŸ’œ

Friday 20 November at Fitzroy Town HallοΏ½
5:30pm Doors open (and remain open)
5:45pm Speakers and performancesοΏ½
7:00pm - 8pm Refreshments and connection
All ages Β· Auslan interpreted Β· Ground level Β· Family & sensory spaces

Registration - Encouraged but never required. If you'd like to let us know you're coming, or read more details and information, you can register here: https://events.humanitix.com/trans-day-of-remembrance-vigil-2026

Share a story - If you'd like to share a few words, a poem or a song for someone you've lost, email [email protected] - we'd be honoured.οΏ½

Support and Care - This time of year can bring up a lot. Whether or not you're able to join us, you don't have to hold heavy feelings alone. These services are free, and some are anonymous. In an emergency, please call 000.

☎️ QLife - 1800 184 527 (calls are not traced) - qlife.org.au
☎️ Rainbow Door - 1800 729 367 (option to remain anonymous) - rainbowdoor.org.au
☎️ Su***de Line Victoria - 1300 651 251 (available 24/7 - confidential, though not anonymous, so help can be arranged if you're at risk) - su***deline.org.au
☎️ Lifeline - 13 11 14 (available 24/7 - confidential, though not anonymous, so help can be arranged if you're at risk)

We're running a series of FREE Business Workshops at Affirmation Station, designed for our trans communities πŸ’Ό Yes, free...
29/09/2026

We're running a series of FREE Business Workshops at Affirmation Station, designed for our trans communities πŸ’Ό Yes, free! Share this with your transgender, gender diverse and non-binary friends who've got a business dream - ALL stages welcome πŸ™

The Business Workshops cover what trans business owners ACTUALLY need to know: how to sell without feeling gross, marketing to trans and q***r people in a way that feels real, designing services that don't burn you out, and the money and legal side of things. Every session is peer-led, draws on lived experience, and finishes with a Q&A.

Your host is Sam Dengate (he/him), who has over 10 years of experience building his own business, T Gen Gyms πŸ’ͺ

ANYONE is welcome to book as many workshops in this series as you like. The Business Workshop Series has already kicked off πŸŽ‰ and the next one is THIS Friday. Quick details:

πŸ—“οΈ When? 6:30pm-8pm on Fri Oct 2, Fri Oct 16, Fri Oct 30, Fri Nov 27
πŸ“ Affirmation Station, 279 Lygon St, Brunswick East
🎟️ Register via the links below! For 18+

Come to just one, or come to all four! Choose the ones that you want:

Oct 2 - Sales Without the Sleaze
https://events.humanitix.com/business-workshop-sales-without-the-sleaze

Oct 16 - Marketing 101 - Getting Found By The Right People
https://events.humanitix.com/business-workshop-marketing-101

Oct 30 - Sustainable Service Design:
https://events.humanitix.com/business-workshop-sustainable-service-design

Nov 27 - Behind the Scenes - Admin Without the Overwhelm
https://events.humanitix.com/business-workshop-business-back-end

Questions? Email [email protected]

What a week ahead here at Affirmation Station - workshops for job hunting and sales pitching (the non-sleazy kind πŸ’…), th...
29/09/2026

What a week ahead here at Affirmation Station - workshops for job hunting and sales pitching (the non-sleazy kind πŸ’…), therapy in the form of nature or writing, and of course social club to connect with community ✨

Wednesday 30th of September - Employment Workshop: The Job Search πŸ’Ό with who founded
https://events.humanitix.com/employment-workshop-1-the-job-search-journey

Friday 2nd of October - Business Workshop: Sales Without the Sleaze πŸ’… also hosted by Sam from T Gen Gyms
https://events.humanitix.com/business-workshop-sales-without-the-sleaze

Saturday 3rd of October - Nature Therapy 🌿 with Kayte from .nature.therapy
https://events.humanitix.com/nature-therapy-october-tgvjaf4t

6th of October - Text Express: October (Monthly Writing Session) ✍️
https://events.humanitix.com/text-express-october

9th of October - Trans Social Club at Affirmation Station πŸŽ‰
https://events.humanitix.com/trans-social-club-oct-9

For more info about each event or to register, visit the link in our bio πŸ”—

Meet your 2026 Legacy finalists, whose lifelong dedication has paved the way for so many of us.🌟 Andrew Eklund (he/him) ...
24/09/2026

Meet your 2026 Legacy finalists, whose lifelong dedication has paved the way for so many of us.

🌟 Andrew Eklund (he/him) established the FTM Shed in 2013, a peer support group still supporting transmasculine people today, and believes trans people are awesome. We agree!

🌟 Greer McGearey (she/her) is a Life Member and past president of Seahorse Victoria, the longest continuously functioning trans social support group in Victoria, which she joined 24 years ago.

🌟 Julie Peters (she/they) pushed for law reform to protect trans people in the 1990s, helped set up TGV and was its convenor in 2001, and later reimagined her PhD as a cabaret.

Congratulations, Andrew, Greer and Julie!

Winners revealed at the Gender Revel Gala on Saturday 28 November πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸͺ©πŸŽ‰ Gala tickets are on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/gender-revel-gala-2026

Meet your 2026 Sporting Icon finalists, role models on and off the field. This is our newest award, and we're so proud t...
24/09/2026

Meet your 2026 Sporting Icon finalists, role models on and off the field. This is our newest award, and we're so proud to cheer on trans people in sport.

🌟 Ty Aster (they/he) has spent 12 years as a personal trainer and online coach on the Mornington Peninsula, making fitness safe, affirming and accessible for trans and q***r folks.

🌟 Kylie Collins (she/her) is a South Gippsland sportswoman excelling in golf and cricket, selected for Victoria in the 2026 Cricket Australia Masters Women's O40s Championships, and a tireless advocate for trans inclusion.

🌟 Sam Dengate (he/him) is the founder and head coach of T Gen Gyms in Coburg, helping trans folks get strong and building pathways into health and fitness. Big cat dad and sci-fi nerd, too.

Congratulations, Ty, Kylie and Sam!

Winners revealed at the Gender Revel Gala on Saturday 28 November πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸͺ©πŸŽ‰ Gala tickets are on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/gender-revel-gala-2026

Meet your 2026 Young Leader finalists, already leading the way in science, health and regional communities.🌟Connor Bayly...
24/09/2026

Meet your 2026 Young Leader finalists, already leading the way in science, health and regional communities.

🌟Connor Bayly-Jones (he/him) is a postdoctoral researcher at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre who works to be the role model he once needed, and to show young trans scientists that they belong.

🌟James Bush (he/him) is Vice President of the Gippsland Pride Initiative, drawing on his lived experience to advocate for intersectionality, wellbeing and reaching out for support in rural and regional communities.

🌟Luka Ritter (he/they) .ritter is a q***r transmasculine Occupational Therapist and strong advocate for accessible gender-affirming care and the essential role of allied health.

Congratulations, Connor, James and Luka!

Winners revealed at the Gender Revel Gala on Saturday 28 November πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸͺ©πŸŽ‰ Gala tickets are on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/gender-revel-gala-2026

Meet your 2026 Unsung Hero finalists, who give so much to our communities, often behind the scenes.🌟 T Edgell-Hall (she/...
24/09/2026

Meet your 2026 Unsung Hero finalists, who give so much to our communities, often behind the scenes.

🌟 T Edgell-Hall (she/they) is a proud disabled and neurodivergent community advocate and Co-Founder of , creating softer, more accessible spaces where LGBTQIAPN+ people belong.

🌟 Babi Rani Poudel (she/her) is a chef, community support worker, writer and storyteller from western Nepal who advocates for trans, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ people, people living with HIV and asylum seekers, championing dignity, compassion and hope.

🌟 Shei Udeagu (they/them), honoured posthumously, was a Black, transmasculine, non-binary advocate and Specialist Family Violence Practitioner who championed LGBTQIA+ inclusion and intersectional justice with compassion and courage. Their legacy continues to inspire.

Congratulations to T and Babi, and love to everyone who holds Shei close.

Winners revealed at the Gender Revel Gala on Saturday 28 November πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸͺ©πŸŽ‰ Gala tickets are on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/gender-revel-gala-2026

Meet your 2026 Most Influential finalists, changing the story about trans lives, one conversation at a time.🌟 Johanna Br...
24/09/2026

Meet your 2026 Most Influential finalists, changing the story about trans lives, one conversation at a time.

🌟 Johanna Browne (she/her) is a human rights advocate and board member of Recovering from Religion Australia, bringing her lived experience as an intersex transgender woman to her work on trans and intersex rights.

🌟 Ari Heart (they/them) .wellbeing is a therapist turned educator who has trained over 1000 therapists, supported hundreds of parents, and launched Return to Self, a University of Melbourne video series.

🌟 Leta Taylor (she/her) is a nail artist and content creator who shares her transition online and celebrates that there are as many ways to be trans as there are trans people.

Congratulations, Johanna, Ari and Leta!

Winners revealed at the Gender Revel Gala on Saturday 28 November πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸͺ©πŸŽ‰ Gala tickets are on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/gender-revel-gala-2026

Meet your 2026 Changemaker finalists, building connection and making change for, by and with our communities.🌟 Nic Radol...
24/09/2026

Meet your 2026 Changemaker finalists, building connection and making change for, by and with our communities.

🌟 Nic Radoll (they/them) is a proud Anaiwan trans leader and Founder of Deadly Sports Plus, delivering community-led outcomes that uplift Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mob and LGBTIQA+SB people.

🌟 Budi Sudarto (they/them) is a business owner (), community advocate and sexual health researcher whose thoughtful work across ethnicity, faith, sexuality and gender inspires systemic change.

🌟 Aria Villero (she/her) is a Filipina femme queen leader in Naarm's ballroom scene, opening up shared community spaces where trans and q***r youth of colour find their family.

Congratulations, Nic, Budi and Aria!

Winners revealed at the Gender Revel Gala on Saturday 28 November πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸͺ©πŸŽ‰ Gala tickets are on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/gender-revel-gala-2026

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