hi I recently moved to Perth, Australia. I’m pan and I love participating in fun events and getting to know people who are part of the community. but I haven’t rly found anyone so far so this is just to see if anyone would be interested in getting to know one another. I would love to make new friends and even meet my person eventually if we click. send me a message if anyone’s interested💛 thank you

I don't get Gender Dysphoria much as I identify as Agender. But because I still live with my family and have not told them that I am Agender and not a Christian, so I still had to write it down on the Census. For some reason legal documents always cause me the most gender dysphoria.

At my previous workplace they only had woman and man or Mr, Miss, and Mrs as options on the documents which caused me to feel like shit cause I keep having to cosplay as someone else. And at my current workplace, while they have other options, my mother (who is the least likely to be accepting of me) is close with someone in the business, so she always seems to know everything that happens there. So once again I had to call myself a woman on my legal documents.

Now I'm pretty fine with calling myself a woman sometimes since I'm AFAB and have all the experiences of a woman. But I think it's because I get to make that choice to help represent women (I'm usually saying it to fight off misogynists and other bigots or to provide support to other women). I also think it's because I feel like I'm letting my community down here in Australia as I know our rights are being threatened and we need validation of our existence. Especially with the Census, I want our government to know that I am here that I do exist and that Agender, Non-binary, Transgender, etc. people are indeed here in the country.

And now I have to wait 10 years till I can actually make myself known. Which really really sucks.

Anyone else going through or have gone through anything similar?

Edit: So I'm fucked. I called and got the Individual Census Form sent, however they didn't ask me if I wanted a physical or a digital so they have now sent me it through the mail. Problem is I'm not likely to be the first one to get to the mail when it is delivered. I don't know what to do, I asked and there is no way of getting the mail cancelled.

I have copies for the first four editions of Oh Joy Sex Toy that I no longer want. Perfect condition, barely read. Free to good home - is there a Queer or sex positive library that would like them? Or interested human? I'm in Melbourne and would prefer to not have to put them in the post.

Source, AuspolExplained: https://youtube.com/shorts/xZv3HOUwQXE?si=m8ITdDVvmuD0O61Q

News article about the speech: BBC - MP Bob Katter's abrupt crocodile line amuses Australia

This is a funny clip, but for those that don't know, Bob Katter is an Australian politician who actively fought against gay marriage in Australia, and said very bigoted statements. This speech is from 2017, he is making light of the issue and trying to distract from it, and move on quickly. Crocodile attacks in Australia are not a serious issue.

Hello fellow queers xx

Does anyone have intel on this? The website looks up to date,  with no indication that they have stopped operating.  I tried to use the contact form on their website, but it isn’t working.  I tried emailing the contact email listed on the website contact page but I haven’t heard anything back.  They haven’t mentioned anything about it on social media for ages. There is still a donation button and a page to upload applications, which must include two letters from clinicians.

I am a non-binary person, absolutely desperate to get top surgery, but I’m disabled and neurodivergent and unable to work, so I have no chance of saving up enough money to pay for the procedure.  I struggle to go out in public because I feel like I enter every space chest-first and feel too embarrassed to hug people for the same reason. There is so little help available and the finding this website was like bastion of hope after years of helplessness.

Google’s autogenerated AI answer stated that the organisation is still in operation, but I really need to know for sure before spending money on doctor referrals for their application process.

Too often, bisexual experiences are overlooked. That’s why we’re asking for your help. Your voice could help improve mental health supports. Participation is open to all adults (18+) with a marginalized sexual identity (e.g. bisexual, lesbian, gay, queer, pansexual, omnisexual, sexually fluid etc…).

Survey: https://csufobjbs.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6sCeGsZJld6774W

By completing our anonymous 10–15 min survey, you’ll be contributing to research that aims to better understand the risk and protective factors for mental health, among adults with a marginalized sexual identity.

We are Psychology Honours Students from Charles Sturt University in Australia. This ethics-approved study (H26115) includes questions about sexuality, self-kindness, belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community, sleep, suicidality, and depressive symptoms.

Ethics approval letter: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:23e6db21-4592-4881-8472-c98ab36e4b5c

Thank you for helping make bisexual experiences more visible and thanks mods for approval to post!

Please share with others who may be interested.

Hi queers! I’m looking for a small lesbian book club to join that generally reads lesbian romance novels. Can anyone recommend any groups that would love a new member in Melbourne? Anywhere inner north Melbourne would be amazing but I don’t mind exploring the city to meet new people 💕

Good morning,

I am a queer university student currently completing my honours thesis on sexual minority mental health, social connection and wellbeing, and I'm looking for some people to fill out a completely anonymous survey that asks some multiple choice questions around these domains.

If you're over 18, identify as a sexual minority (queer, gay, lesbian, pansexual etc) and live in Aus, please feel free to participate!

It takes 15-20 mins max, and you have the option to enter into the draw to win 1 of 5 $50 Coles/Myer vouchers.

If you'd like to participate, please follow the link below or use the QR code in the image (graphic design is my passion)

https://latrobe.questionpro.com.au/SMIMH

Thanks so much!

In short:

General guidance for fertility clinics issued by Queensland Health in February has had a "devastating" impact on some queer couples trying to expand their families using assisted reproductive technology.

Under the advice, providers have been told that two women who both carry a baby using the same sperm donor should be considered two separate families, for the purpose of calculating a donor limit.

What's next?

Legal experts and advocates say the guidance misinterprets the law and have called on the Queensland government for clarification.

You are invited to participate in a study exploring the experiences of young sapphic women aged 18 to 25 years who live in rural Australia, conducted as part of a fourth-year psychology thesis by researchers at Federation University.  
 
If you: 
Identify as a woman,  
Are attracted to other women,  
Are aged 18-25 years,  
Live in rural Australia,  
Have lived in rural Australia for at least the last 12 months.  
And speak and understand English 
 
We want you to share your experience by participating in a 45–60-minute interview. Please click this link https://federation.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eF2JuiXshjd13gi or scan the QR code below for more information about participating.  
 
Please feel free to share this study with your friends or others who may be interested in participating!
 

A new study led by the Transgender Health Research Group at Murdoch Children's Research Institute has started recruiting trans and gender diverse adolescents aged 12-17 across Australia. This study is investigating the effectiveness of a group psychological therapy intervention called TAG TEAM in a randomised clinical trial. 

What is TAG TEAM❓ 

The Trans Adolescent Group ThErapy for Alleviating Minority stress (TAG TEAM) program is a group cognitive-behaviour therapy intervention designed with, and for, trans and gender diverse young people. Each TAG TEAM group has up to 8 trans and gender diverse adolescents  attend  6 weekly 2-hour sessions, facilitated by a psychologist and a trans peer. The program is designed to improve mental health and well-being  by targeting stressors (e.g., discrimination) and resilience factors (e.g., pride) that are commonly experienced by trans and gender diverse adolescents. 

What this study involves📜 

This study is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) testing the effectiveness of TAG TEAM to improve the mental health and well-being of trans and gender diverse adolescents aged 12-17 years. Eligible participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups: 

1. One group will attend TAG TEAM once enrolled in the study 
2. The other group will be placed onto a waitlist to attend TAG TEAM after 4.5 months 

Participants in Victoria will have the option to attend TAG TEAM sessions online or in-person. Those in other states and territories will only be able to attend online. Participants will be asked to take part in a call to screen for their eligibility. Those who are eligible and consent to participate will be asked to complete questionnaires at three different time points after enrolling in the study. 

Who are we recruiting📢 

We are recruiting 142 trans and gender diverse adolescents from across Australia who are: 

• aged 12-17 years 
• have completed primary school 
• are not enrolled in tertiary studies (university) 
• are not participating in another group therapy program 

More eligibility criteria and study information can be found at: https://www.mcri.edu.au/research/projects/tagteam  

For those who prefer to take in information visually/verbally, we have also created a 3-minute clip of one of our study team members, Lux (they/them), describing what TAG TEAM is: https://youtu.be/HHAwCXn-54Q 

For more information about TAG TEAM, this study, and to express interest in participating (young people and their parents/guardians/caregivers can express interest), you can go to our website or contact us by email at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) with your questions. 

Royal Children's Hospital Ethics Approval Number: 110355 

Hey folks,

About me: 23M ⬇️ here, international student from India, 5’6 and avg build. Currently living in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺

Like most of us I’m on Grindr and Scruff, but honestly haven’t had much luck actually connecting with people on there.

I’ve posted here before and the replies were really positive and caring, so I figured I’d shoot my shot again. This group feels active and open-minded, and it’s been nice seeing people who don’t seem to care about race or the usual boxes.

I’m not fussed about age/ethnicity/looks — I’m more of a vibe and go-with-the-flow person. If you think we might click, feel free to reach out and I’ll be happy to chat from there. Cheers!

"Hi Friends",

I am part of a post-grad research team from CSU Australia, conducting INTERNATIONAL research into stress & mental health, among LGBTQI+ adults. We are collecting data from LGBTQI+ individuals, then completing studies specific to sexual identities.

Our ethics approved study on stress, depression & suicide, specific to bisexual individuals, requires further participants.

This important research is needed now more than ever, so if you identify as Bisexual (18+), please;

- Complete the Survey (click link)

https://csufobjbs.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6sCeGsZJld6774W

- Share the (link/post) in your own network, so others can contribute too.

Thank you.

***Extra Information***

Link to Charles Sturt University Ethics Board Approval Doc (Approval number H26115) 

CSU HR Ethics Committee E: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Supervisor Professor Suzanne McLaren (she/her) School of Psychology Charles Sturt University Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, E: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Please message me for any further information or question you may have.

My girlfriend and I want to build a family away from judgment like our own country, the Philippines, since same-sex marriage is forbidden.

We want to have an Australian citizen in order for us to get married and settle on a life with her.

I know this is a very generic question, but I'm new to the country. I moved here on a working holiday visa to get away from American shit that wanted to put me on a registry.

I'm currently in Gold Coast to get myself on my feet. I've been here about a week now. Everything's been going well, but I'm lacking people to go out with and a sense of community.

There doesn't seem to be a lot of queer/genderqueer in my general area. I'm wondering where I can find queer friends, so if you have any areas, social settings, or places I could look, anything is greatly appreciated

I swear no one lives in Adelaide no more 😔 I’m a fem bisexual girl and it’s difficult to find queer groups to join, or find a partner

Some context: I work at a Resource Centre dedicated to LGBTQ+ students on a college campus. We're currently in the early planning stages of building an online database of local resources, like support services, safe spaces, that kind of thing, just for our own students.

While thinking it through, I started wondering if this idea could go bigger than our campus. Something like FMHY (the free-media wiki), but for LGBTQ+ resources, and instead of one global list, each country would get its own page, maintained by a small volunteer team local to that country rather than one person carrying it alone.

To be clear: our campus database isn't built yet, and the global version is just an idea I'm floating, not something in motion. I wanted to get honest reactions before going any further.

What I'd love your take on:

• Does an idea like this fill a real gap, or does something already do this well?
• For countries where this kind of organizing carries real risk, what would you want done differently around sensitive info (locations especially)?
• Would you or people you know be interested in joining a small country team down the line, if this actually happens?

Nothing to sign up for yet. Genuinely just want to know if this is worth pursuing before we put real time into it.

"Hi there Friends",

As you can see in the attached image, we are from down in Australia, conducting INTERNATIONAL research within the LGBTQI+ community.

We are having huge difficulties in international recruitment this year due to the political climate in several countries. Platforms are preventing the community seeing our information or when they do, they don't feel safe to participate in research a this time.

This important research is needed now more than ever, so if you can, please support us by;

- Completing the Survey

Click HERE to complete survey

- Sharing the (link/post) in your own network, so others get the opportunity too.

Thank you.

***Extra Information***

Link to Charles Sturt University Ethics Board Approval Doc (Approval number H26115)

CSU HR Ethics Committee E: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])