TGD & Disabled Peer Support Group

About the session:

Connect with the trans and gender diverse disabled community! A relaxed peer space where you can share experiences and make friends.

• You do not need to have a diagnosis or NDIS plan to attend. 
• Face masks are mandatory and free N95 and K94 masks are provided.
• This event is located at Kathleen Syme Library, the room is called Youth Space.
• Weekly on a Tuesday at 5pm - 7pm.
• Please register prior to the event to secure a spot.

What will happen?

This event is creating a relaxed peer support space where people can chat and exist together. There won’t be any official sitting in a circle and introducing ourselves, and our facilitators will be there to help you get what you want out of the session.

About the facilitator: 

Ezra (he/they) is a disabled, trans, queer and neurodivergent peer support worker, facilitator and lived experience advocate.

Cost: This event is free for trans and gender diverse people with disability aged 16+

Accessibility 

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.
• There are all gender accessible bathrooms.
• A quiet room is available for a sensory break, prayer or meditation.
• Conversation cards will be available to help you break the ice.
• Communication cards (red, yellow and green cards) are available to support non/semi-verbal people to participate.
• Facilitators are around to support you at any time.

If a taxi voucher would allow you to participate in our support group, please email affirmation@tgv.org.au and let us know.

Covid safety:

We acknowledge that COVID-19 has an ongoing impact on all members of our communities, especially our immunocompromised and disabled communities.

Below are the strategies we are implementing at this event to increase our COVID-19 safety and build a culture of community care.

• Free N95 and K94 masks are available and wearing is mandatory - let’s keep each other safe!
• Door will be opened when suitable
• Hand sanitiser
• Air Purification

What can you do to increase COVID-19 safety at our events?

• Complete a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test prior to attending any of our events.
• Feel like you are coming down with a cold or flu? Please stay home and cancel your booking by emailing us.

This event is supported by City of Melbourne Libraries and Transgender Victoria.