Peer and Social Support (VIC)

Online Peer Support

Thorne Harbour Health – THH run three peer support groups for TGD people, which all meet monthly via zoom. There is Pace for trans men and trans masc people, Novus for trans women and trans femme people, and Rise for non-binary people.
Transgender Victoria – Online peer support every second Monday.

In-Person Peer Support

Affirmation Station – Affirmation services, peer navigation, and op shop run by TGV.
The Shed – Peer support (in-person and online) for trans men and trans masculine people.
Seahorse VictoriaInc– Peer support and resources for TGD people.
TRANSmission – Fortnightly peer support in South Yarra.

Alphabet Soup – A group for meeting other LGBTIQ people in Melbourne.
Country LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Program – Run a number of social groups in Romsey, Kyneton and the Macedon Ranges.
Geelong Rainbow – Support, connection and an annual festival for the LGBTIQA+ community living in and around Geelong.
Gippsland Pride Initiative– Visibility, engagement and events for LGBTQI+ people in Gippsland.
Goulburn Valley Pride Inc.– Events, support and resources for LGBTIQA+ people in the Goulburn Valley.
LGBTI Social Group – Social groups for those in Mitchell Shire or Murrindindi Shire.
LINE Wangaratta – A group for LGBTQIA+ people in the North East.
Queer As Death – A death literacy and community care group that meets on Wurundjeri Country.
Queer Social Melbourne – Social workshops for the queer community in Melbourne.
Queerspace – LGBTIQA+ peer mentoring projects.
Rural Rainbows – A directory of rural and regional support/social groups.

Social Groups

KeyChange TGD Choir– A Melbourne based choir for TGD people over 18.
TGD Book Club – A Melbourne based book club for TGD people.
Touch Grass Picnic – A Trans Girl picnic and gardening club in Naarm/Melbourne.
The Trans-creator – A group for TGDNB people that runs a Zine, workshops, and a digital creative space.
Trans Sisters United – They create projects that benefit the transgender, gender diverse & cisgender female community through advocacy, awareness & community collaboration.
Trans Social Club – In person and online social groups run by Transgender Victoria.

Australian Gaymers Network – Regular in-person meet ups in Melbourne and an online community for both digital and tabletop games.
Beers for Queers – Monthly queer party held in Collingwood.
Gay Stuff Markets – LGBTQIA+ markets usually based in Melbourne.
Melbourne Rainbow Band – A community band for LBGTQ+ people in Melbourne.
Queer Coffee – Coffee and socialising for LGBTQIA+ people in Bendigo.
Queer Melbourne Stitch n Bitch– A free social group for LGBTIQA and queer friendly people who want to meet up and craft with others.
Queer Nature Connection Group – A group for Queer, Trans*, Non Binary, Lesbian, Bi, Gay, Intersex, Questioning, Brother Boy, Sister Girl, Ace ++ folks who love nature to connect with each other and events being run for these communities.
Rainbow Women Melbourne – A group that connects professional LGBTIQ+ women through informal networking.

Facebook Communities

Melbourne Trans Fam – A group for TGD people living in Melbourne.
Trans & Gender Diverse – Mornington Peninsula & Surrounds – A group for TGD people living in or near the Mornington Peninsula.

Casey Cardinia Pride – A group for LGBTQIA+ people and allies in the City of Casey and surrounds. They also hold in person events.
LGBTIQ Community Connect (Northern Melbourne) – A group for LGBTIQ people who live in Whittlesea and Hume.
Rainbow Ballarat – A group for Ballarat and Surrounds LGBTQIA+ Community.
Rainbow Village Darebin – A Darebin community group, that provides activities and events for LGBTIQA+ people to connect.
Yumcha Media – A group that provides LGBTIQA+ related information, events and updates across SW Victoria.