A free and confidential group for LGBTIQA+ women to meet and talk about various topics around sexuality and other life issues
Women’s Coming Out Group (over 18, no upper age limit)
Who can come? Women 18+ who are LGBTIQA+ e.g. same-sex attracted, gay, bi, queer, questioning, not out or unsure. Trans* women welcome.
Format: Informal, confidential discussion group
When: every second Thursday, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (arrive: 6:50pm to 7:15pm, no entry after 7:15pm without prior arrangement)
Where: Twenty10 Incorporating GLCS NSW, Level 1, 45 Chippen Street Chippendale (corner Meagher St)
Accessibility: Lift available for disability access, read more
RSVP: Nope just show up!
Accessibility note: If you have any additional accessibility needs (for example, if you need someone to meet you at the ground floor of our building), we need at least one week’s notice (preferably two weeks) so that we can make sure there are enough volunteers onsite to accommodate you. Please send an email or call our admin line on (02) 8594 9550.
What happens?
The Women’s Coming Out Group is a friendly, safe and non-confronting way to meet other women with similar experiences. The group is facilitated by trained volunteers and the format is informal. Each group is loosely structured around a particular topic, although the content is flexible and determined by what the group wish to discuss on the night. You can share as much or as little as you want on the night. Tea, coffee and light nibbles provided.
This is a social support group, not a therapeutic or counselling group. Participants and facilitators are unable to provide counselling or therapy.
Our discussion groups follow our Safer Space Guidelines, so that everyone feels included and safe, both physically and emotionally.
You can also join our MeetUp group to receive automatic email reminders for this and some other groups.
Upcoming discussion topics for 2019
11-Apr-19: We are Family
25-Apr-19: NO GROUP – Public holiday
9-May-19: Love and Relationships
23-May-19: Fitting your Own Oxygen Mask / Self Care
6-Jun-19: Friendships
20-Jun-19: Being OK with your sexual and romantic orientation
4-Jul-19: Role Models
18-Jul-19: LGBTIQ History Timeline
1-Aug-19: Femininity and Masculinity
15-Aug-19: Building Confidence
29-Aug-19: Flirting, Dating and Romance
12-Sep-19: Acceptance
26-Sep-19: Looking back & looking forward
10-Oct-19: My Community
24-Oct-19: Responding to Change
7-Nov-19: Is Coming Out Necessary?
21-Nov-19: Seizing the day
5-Dec-19: Surviving the holidays (Final for the year)
Upcoming Women’s Coming Out Groups
(tip: if you can’t see a group on the calendar below, click the arrow to show the next month)
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An inclusive and relaxed space for LGBTIQA+ folks over 18. Be yourself, meet new people, join in a game or activity, or hang out and socialise.
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