Hi @FirstName!

The trans, including gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) people, Caucus is starting soon. Here are the details:

Please arrive by 8.30am on Thursday 9th January 2020 to check-in. We are expecting over 100 people so arrive early to avoid delays.

IMPORTANT

It’s important for all participants to be present for the opening session to set the stage for the day. A late arrival may exclude you from participating in the Caucus. The first session starts at 9.00am sharp. The day will finish by 4.30pm.

Print out your ticket or have the QR code displayed on your phone.

YOUR ORDER NO: @OrderNumber
WHEN: @EventDate
VENUE: Level 6, 246 Bourke St Melbourne.

AGENDA

8.30am Arrival
9.00am, Acknowledgement of Country: Roe
- Welcome: Jason
- Welcome and framework for the day: Co-chairs Sorèl, Roe, Teddy, Zay, Alyce and Frank.
9.30am Caucus discussion (break out into groups) one hour split into 4 groups of 15 persons.
- Topics:
  - Health (including access to gender affirming care) (Sorel and Teddy)
  - Legal and identification (Frank and Alyce)
  - Families and intersections (Roe and Zay)
  - OPTIONAL: Sistergirls, Brotherboys and other TGDNB Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples (closed, self-directed yarning circle)
10.30am: (last half hour two nominated persons report back to the entire group):
11.00am Break
11.10am VIC TGD Peer Support session
11.30am Equality Australia Focus Group Update
11.50am Collaborate & Ideate Part 1
1.15pm Lunch
1.45pm Collaborate & Ideate Part 2
3.30pm Caucus discussion: Reflect in original groups on outcomes from the day
4:30pm Close

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Co-Chairs: Frank Berglund (Sweden), Zay Canters (VIC), Teddy Cook (NSW), Sorel Coward (SA), Roe Johnson (VIC) and Alyce Schott (WA).

Guest facilitator: Lara Husselbee (NSW - Human Centred Design facilitator)

A NOTE from the CO-CHAIRS

"We are really looking forward to spending the day together to connect, build and shape how we move forward as a community and population. Our role, as volunteer Co-Chairs, is to set the scene, hold space, facilitate where necessary and keep us all on time. We are all part of the TGDNB community, some of us have been around for a long time, others are new to this wonderful community, we are all here for you.

Given the grass roots nature of Better Together, and that this is the first, full day TGDNB Caucus, we are curious, open and up for how the day progresses. There is unfortunately no funding available for a formal Welcome to Country, or for Auslan interpreters. We know that this creates barriers and we apologise. We are committed to doing our best to ensure this day is as culturally safe, accessible and intersectional as possible. This day is for all of us, and we can’t wait."

HOW TO GET THERE

We recommend catching public transport to the venue as there are no free parking areas. The closest paid parking is Greenco Parking in Russell Place. You can catch any tram that travels along Swanston Street and/or Bourke Street. Both of which will stop very close or in front of the venue.

Use the PTV journey planner.

ACCESSIBILITY

The building is wheelchair accessible and everyone will use the lift to Level 6.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

This event will be catered and will provide for gluten free, vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements.

CONTACT US

You can contact us at tgdnb-caucus@theequalityproject.org.au

We look forward to seeing you there!

@OrganiserName