Frequently Asked Questions
Many of our public events are Auslan Interpretive. Our event locations are chosen with consideration to physical accessibility and
We acknowledge that all our events take place on Aboriginal land, with a Welcome to Country commencing all our events.
We have zero tolerance policy on any discriminatory or transphobic behaviour at our events.
During all events, our host and other representatives employ safety guidelines to ensure the safety of attendees. If you feel we can make our events more safe and supportive for the trans and gender diverse community, we encourage you to talk to the host or make contact with Trans Pride Australia.
If you are over 18, yes, you are welcome to attend our events by yourself. We also offer a buddy system for first-timers – please email admin@transprideaustralia.org.au and the event host will contact you to discuss how we can make you feel safe and included.
Our social meets-ups are relaxed gatherings where trans and gender diverse individuals can meet and connect in social settings. These meet-ups are typically held at bars, cafes and parks, with a TPA representative hosting the event. Many of our social meet-ups welcome allies of the community. We also host weekly online meetups for those members who are in regional areas or otherwise feel unable to attend live events.
Our community events are predominantly held in Sydney, and we’re working toward producing events in other states. Please get in touch if you’re looking at co-producing an event.
For anyone outside of NSW, please see our Online Hangouts as a channel for community connection.
They are peer organised and led and are a safe and supportive space for trans and gender diverse people to engage. All our events are hosted by a TPA representative, typically a board director or established member. Many of our events welcome allies of the community.
Many of our events invite all trans and gender diverse people, including members, non-members, and those new to TPA, no matter where you are in their journey of self-discovery and affirmation.
Some of our events are exclusive to trans and gender diverse individuals, and others welcome allies of the community, including bio or chosen family and friends. In addition, we also host events that engage and support groups such as parents and partners to the trans and gender diverse community. For event information such as who can attend, age classifications, and invited groups, we encourage you to look at the individual events on this page.
