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Gender Centre

Locality: Annandale, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9569 2366

Address: Annandale 2038 Annandale, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.gendercentre.org.au/

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25.01.2022 CENTRAL WEST CALL OUT FOR OUTREACH For any community members interested in accessing our outreach case worker service, please call the gender centre and chat with Liz. From Tuesday 30 June until Friday 3 July she will be on the road around Parkes, Forbes, Bathurst, Orange, Narromine and Gilgandra. Our number is 02 9519 7599

24.01.2022 Hello everyone Thank you for your patience while we’ve been co-ordinating an appropriate risk assessment and rules of engagement for online Nonbinary Support Group. We will be running a session on Monday 7th September from 6pm to 7:30pm.... This session will have a maximum of 12 participants (on a first come first serve basis) Following the session, the number of participants will be reviewed. This group is limited to people over the age of 18. The session will be hosted on Zoom with Ellis. If you are interested in attending, please contact Liz via email [email protected] before 4.20pm on Monday 7th September with the following: 1. In the SUBJECT line, please write Nonbinary Group Zoom Event. 2. Liz will then send you the rules of engagement for you to go through. 3. Once you have done this, please reply to the email with confirmation that: a. You would like to attend the online session b. You have read and understood the rules of engagement. The link to the Zoom meeting will be provided immediately before the session to each registered person via email. Connection works best if you download Zoom prior to the session. However, you can also connect through any internet browser. If you have any questions, you are welcome to email Liz at the above email address or you can call the Gender Centre (9519 7599) and ask to speak with Liz. Thank you Ellis

23.01.2022 8/1/21: The Gender Centre is now offering the Dried Blood Spot (DBS) test which is a free, easy and private way to test for HIV and Hepatitis C at our Annandale office. You don’t need to go to a clinic, see a doctor or provide any personal information, which allows you to maintain your privacy and anonymity. All you need to do is call or email The Gender Centre reception on 9569 2366 or [email protected] to book an appointment with Annika or with your case worker. It requires just a few drops of blood from your finger, and you get your results by phone, text or email within 1-2 weeks. To be eligible for the HIV test, you must be transgender or gender diverse and be 16 years of age or over. For the Hepatitis C test, please speak to reception or Annika about eligible groups.

22.01.2022 TO RURAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES: The Over 40s Support Group at The Gender Centre is a face-to-face group in Annandale, Sydney for transgender and gender questioning people who are aged 40 and above. We are opening the group to rural and regional people via Zoom where you can attend digitally. The group is run by Annika on the last Wednesday of each month from 2:30PM and 4PM. For face-to-face attendees, you can simply show up. For rural and regional attendees who wish to rec...eive a Zoom invite, please email [email protected]. Dates for 2021; WEDNESDAY APRIL 28TH WEDNESDAY MAY 26TH WEDNESDAY JUNE 30TH WEDNESDAY JULY 28TH WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25TH WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 27TH WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 24TH WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22nd (time may vary tba)

20.01.2022 The Gender Centre is now offering Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing on-site at 41-43 Parramatta Road, Annandale. There are many barriers that prevent transgender and gender diverse people from accessing healthcare. DBS testing is a quick and easy finger-prick HIV test that is available for all TGD people over 16 years of age. DBS can also test for Hep C if you are in an eligible group, for e.g. if you are a Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) client, or are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or both. Please call reception on 9569 2366 or email [email protected] to book a DBS testing appointment with your case worker or to discuss your eligibility for the Hep C test. If you do not have a case worker at The Gender Centre, case worker Annika will be able to administer your test.

20.01.2022 Hi Everyone! Just to let you know it seems as if we're having some issues with FaceBook presenting our Memorial. Not to fear! We're all ready to go on YouTube. You can join us there at: https://www.youtube.com/watch and we'd love to see you for a 7pm Start:

16.01.2022 The Gender Centre is consulting the community about running the Transtopia Youth Group (ages 12-17) and a new Young Adults Group (ages 18-24). If you fall into these age groups and would like to attend, please fill the respective surveys for the groups so we can inform you of how/when the groups will run. Both surveys will close on Thursday afternoon 14/1/21. Please share! Transtopia Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/877LCY2 Young Adults Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCVBXMF

15.01.2022 For tonight's Transgender Day of Remembrance we have handed over direction to the incredible Bhenji Ra and the House of Slé. With everything that's been happening in the world, COVID-19 and the world wide resurgence around Black Lives Matter we wanted to stand with our most vulnerable communities . Bhenji's imagining of TDoR will kick off on Face Book and at the Gender Centre YouTube site at 7pm. We're honoured and thrilled to facilitate A BIPOC trans version of what our day of remembrance means to our BIPOC community. There work is an incredible insight into community, resilience, beauty and renewal. At the end we'll hold a memorial and invite people to leave comments and a digital candle.

15.01.2022 Transgender Day of Remembrance is being held tonight across Australia and around the globe. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Gender Centre, its allies and its supporters asked artist Bhenji Ra to curate TDoR as an online event. This year we've interpreted TDoR differently. We've asked one of the most marginalised communities; indigenous, black and trans people of colour to give us insight into their lives, and their version of what a memorial means to the section of the c...ommunity that experiences the highest rates of transphobic violence, discrimination and poverty. At the end we'll hold a memorial, inviting you to leave comments and light your candles at home. The video starts at 7pm AEST tonight - click the link below.

15.01.2022 On Transgender Day of Visibility choose from our icons, banners and profile signatures to show your support. Download and then drop into Facebook, social media or as the signature line of your email. #beseen #transgenderdayofvisibility #tdov2021 #tdov https://gendercentre.org.au//visibility-resourc/category/1

14.01.2022 The Gender Centre is now offering the Dried Blood Spot (DBS) test which is a free, easy and private way to test for HIV and Hepatitis C at our Annandale office. You don’t need to go to a clinic, see a doctor or provide any personal information, which allows you to maintain your privacy and anonymity. All you need to do is call or email The Gender Centre reception on 9569 2366 or [email protected] to book an appointment with Annika or with your case worker. It requires just a few drops of blood from your finger, and you get your results by phone, text or email within 1-2 weeks. To be eligible for the HIV test, you must be transgender or gender diverse and be 16 years of age or over. For the Hepatitis C test, please speak to reception or Annika about eligible groups.

11.01.2022 Last Week's Dubbo TDoR was co-ordinated and organised by the central west transgender and gender diverse network with support from the Gender Centre and Western NSW Local Health District

11.01.2022 TRANSTOPIA (ages 12-17) IS ON TODAY at 5:00PM to 6:30PM at The Gender Centre! Transtopia is a group for transgender and gender questioning young people who are aged between 12 and 17. The purpose of this group is to offer a safe space for young people to express themselves and to meet like-minded young people. The group is run by Naomi with co facilitation by Viola. To attend this group all you need to do is turn up, **however if you are under 16 we request that you have you...r parent or guardian complete the attached form below** https://gendercentre.org.au//support-resour/youth-support The dates for Transtopia for 2021 are as follows: MONDAY APRIL 12TH MONDAY MAY 10TH MONDAY JUNE 21ST MONDAY JULY 12TH MONDAY AUGUST 9TH MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH MONDAY OCTOBER 11TH MONDAY NOVEMBER 15TH MONDAY DECEMBER 13TH

10.01.2022 As a rule The Gender Centre doesn't get involved in commenting on anything political. However the Education Legislation Amendment Bill currently being considered in the NSW parliament would effectively exclude trans and gender diverse children from having the same opportunities to attend school as every other child in NSW. The bill would put parents in the position of having to choose between attending school and the mental health and wellbeing of their children. For this reason the Gender Centre is working with Just.Equal to raise awareness on this issue. We're hoping to get as many signatures as possible for our petition and encourage the TGD community, allies and supports to sign.

09.01.2022 On Transgender Day of visibility choose from our icons, banners and profile signatures to show your support. Download and then drop into Facebook, social media or as the signature line of your email. #beseen #transgenderdayofvisibility https://gendercentre.org.au//visibility-resourc/category/1

06.01.2022 YOUNG WOMEN'S GROUP - FACE-TO-FACE (Ages 25 39) The Young Women’s is a group for people who identify as transgender female or questioning and are aged between 25 and 39. The group is run at The Gender Centre at 41-43 Parramatta Rd Annandale on the Last Wednesday of each month from 6PM to 7:30PM. The capacity has been reduced to 20 people. To be attend this group, please email [email protected] or call reception on 95197599 to RSVP. No-shows who do not email or cal...l to cancel before the meeting will be put to the bottom of the RSVP list for next month. The dates that Young Women’s will be running in 2021 are as follows; WEDNESDAY APRIL 28TH WEDNESDAY MAY 26TH WEDNESDAY JUNE 30TH WEDNESDAY JULY 28TH WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25TH WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 27TH WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 24TH WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22nd (time may vary tba)

05.01.2022 For those around Newcastle who want to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance with community TransMasc Australia will be holding an event for all TGD folk at 6;30pm at Civic Park. https://www.facebook.com/events/191724405840697

04.01.2022 COMMUNITY SURVEY FOR YOUNG ADULTS GROUP (18-24) The Gender Centre has held Transtopia, a group for young trans and gender diverse people aged 14-19 for quite some time. We are taking the step to extend the group to more young people. This means there will be two groups taking place one for 12-17 year olds and one for 18-24 year olds. This survey intends to gain some insight from young people who wish to attend the new 18-24 year old young adults group in the future. If you fit into the 18-24 age group and are interested in attending this new Young Adults Group, please fill out the following survey or share it: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCVBXMF

04.01.2022 R U OK? https://www.ruok.org.au/

03.01.2022 TRANSTOPIA SURVEY (ages 12-17) If you fall into the 12-17 age group and are interested in attending our Transtopia group (or have attended in the past), please fill in our survey so we can gather your feedback to help run the group in 2021 and beyond: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/877LCY2

03.01.2022 Join us this Friday for our Digital Trans Day of Remembrance. Follow the link to: https://www.facebook.com/events/831246300955954/ This years TDoR will feature the work of Bhenji Ra and an international Ballroom and BIPOC presence.

01.01.2022 The latest Gender Centre News is out now! - https://mailchi.mp//the-latest-gender-centre-news-is-out-n

01.01.2022 See our Transgender Day of Remembrance video here: