Polyamory+ Victoria Discussion Event: Carlton

4th Sunday of the month. We're hosting a Polyamory+ Discussion group for people to come together and sharing and discuss their own personal triumphs, challenges, and difficulties with Polyamory and Non-Monogamy.

Important Information: This event is a facilitated discussion with a defined beginning and end, attendees must attend the Discussion group guidelines at the start to participate in the discussions. We are unable to accept those arriving after the guidelines have been completed.

Arriving more than 15 minutes after the event start time will mean you are unable to join the event.

The event is open to anyone Polyamorous, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Relationship Anarchist, and intentional relationship enthusiasts, whether you've been living this way for 10+ years, or are only starting your journey now.

We are inclusive of the LGBTIQ+ community and welcome individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities. It's a perfect opportunity to share experiences, make new friends, and enjoy meaningful conversations in a welcoming environment.

We, the volunteers at Polyamory+ Victoria, will be there to introduce the principles of our discussion groups, hold space, facilitate the topics and answer any questions you may have. Reach out if you need anything.

Emphasis on Consent

Our event emphasises the importance of consent. What do we mean by “consent”?
Consent is a freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, and specific agreement between all parties involved in an interaction. It's about respecting boundaries and ensuring everyone feels safe and empowered to make their own choices.

Please do note the intent of this event is a discussion group, it is not a dating or hookup event. Our Policy and Expectations are available via our website.

What to Expect:

The Facilitators will welcome everyone into the Space.
We will talk through the principles we follow under the Discussion group guidelines
We will select topics to discuss based on interest in the room.
The group divides into multiple facilitated discussions for 30~45 minutes.
We return, and briefly discussed what insights each group learned
We select a second group of topics to discuss
We return, and briefly discussed what insights each group learned
We close the event.

Venue:

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre
251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053
Multipurpose Room 1

Some expectations at the event:

We encourage people to wear name tags and include your pronouns if you are comfortable
The Facilitators will run through a number of expectations for attendees to follow
You must have attended the Discussion group guidelines at the start to participate in the discussions

Getting There:

Driving: Limited parking in surrounding streets.
Public Transport: A 2-minute walk from Trams 1/3/5/6/16/64/67/72 on Swanston St or a 6-minute walk from Bus 200/207 on Lygon St.

Tickets

As a Non for Profit organization, we aim to ensure access for everyone who wants to engage with the community. If you're able to support the future of Polyamory+ Victoria, please consider making a contribution.

Important Notes:

Tickets: Please RSVP by grabbing a ticket so we can manage numbers, this is important for volunteers.
Privacy: Be mindful and cautious if you see fellow attendees outside of this event. Not everyone is out. A simple- I forget how we met, or I guess we met through friends- can be handy go to phrases.
Assistance: If you need assistance during the event, feel free to reach out to one of our volunteers.

Acknowledgment

In the spirit of reconciliation Polyamory+ Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Cancel/Refund Ticket

If for some reason you are no-longer able to attend please do cancel your tickets so others can attend, you are able to cancel up to one day prior to the event using humanitix but you can let us know anytime via email. When you receive your ticket it has a 'Manage order' button under the QR code, click this to find the cancellation area.

Contact the host of A Polyamorous+ Discussion Carlton September