What's on

To celebrate Trans Parents Day, Transgender Victoria and Transcend are hosting a family picnic. If you're a trans parent, or the family of a trans kid under 18, come along and celebrate! Bring a picnic rug and chairs. This is a drug, alcohol and vape-free event.

Trans Women Society's November Monthly Meet, with something special to mark Trans Month. Meets are ally, partner and family friendly: come and meet friends and build community in a safe and supportive space. RSVP via the Melbourne Collective Facebook group. Questions: transwomensociety@gmail.com

A conversation with Pride Cup about building trans-inclusive sport. 6:30pm to 8pm.

A gathering for trans kids, trans parents and their families: a morning of wholesome activities for primary-school-aged kids and a place for parents to connect. Morning tea and lunch shared, BYO picnic welcome. All ages welcome. Free, please register all attendees.

Join Q+Law during Trans Awareness Week for a free online session on how to change your legal name and sex marker in Victoria. A Q+Law lawyer will guide you step by step through applying to change your legal name and/or record of sex, including when you can apply, what documents you need, timelines, and where to get further help. Presented in clear, easy-to-understand language. For accessibility requirements, email qlawadmin@fls.org.au.

A workshop for AFAB gender diverse and gender questioning folk who are interested in, or already on, testosterone. Learn how testosterone interacts with sex and sexuality, and reflect on and discuss different sexual responses and experiences with other trans and gender diverse folk in a comfortable environment.

Join Stonnington Youth Services this Trans Awareness Week for a free screening of the documentary The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone. For LGBTQIA+ young people and their allies to express themselves, connect to community, and listen, learn and reflect on the experiences of trans, gender diverse and non-binary communities. Wheelchair accessible, with gender-neutral bathrooms and a quiet space.

Help launch a new trans-led Queer Reading Club at Casuarina Library, in partnership with City of Darwin Libraries and NTAHC's Living Well Team. Each month explores a theme through books, poetry, graphic novels and memoirs, starting with New Beginnings. Bring a story by an LGBTQIA+ author, or just come along. Held after hours in the library meeting room, with light refreshments. Accessible parking, ramp access and gender-neutral toilets.

A gentle, welcoming community vigil to honour the trans, gender diverse and non-binary lives we have lost, and to gently hold one another through our shared grief. All ages welcome. Doors open 5:30pm, speakers and performances from 5:45pm, then a social connection hour from 7pm. Auslan interpreted. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Rainbow Dads Victoria is hosting a special playgroup for trans and gender diverse dads, 10am to 1pm in Playgroup Room 1, Level 1. Connect with other trans and gender diverse dads and rainbow families, share experiences and find support in a relaxed, affirming space. Wheelchair accessible.

Peer support for family, partners and friends in a safe environment, as they journey with their trans or gender diverse loved one. 1:45pm for a 2pm start, closing at 4pm. Please RSVP to support@transfamily.org.au for details.

A warm and welcoming gender queer community that meets monthly, offering a safe, friendly and respectful space for trans, gender fluid and gender questioning people to connect. Mainly trans women, with trans men, non-binary folks, allies, partners, family and friends all welcome. Neurodivergent-friendly: low volume and soft lighting.

The biggest night of Trans Month: an unforgettable night of connection, solidarity and trans excellence, with live performances and the Trans Visibility Award winners revealed. 18+. Auslan interpreted, fully wheelchair accessible, with a low-sensory chill-out space.