Out In The Garden
Join Out In The Garden, a relaxed LGBTIQA+ garden group where you can unwind, connect, and grow community.
Thursdays November 2026 - March 2027
6-8pm
West Moonah Community Garden
Alcohol, drug, smoke/vape free. 18+ only.
Registrations are appreciated but not essential. To let us know you’re planning on coming, please email Bethany@workingitout.org.au
FAQs
Who can join?
Anyone who is 18 years and older, and who identifies as LGBTIQA+ is welcome to join the group. While we love our allies, this group is just for LGBTIQA+ people.
Can I bring my kids?
Due to safety and insurance requirements, and the program guidelines, children and young people under 18 are not permitted to attend.
Can I bring my pet or service animal?
At this stage, pets are not permitted.
If you have a service animal please reach out before attending so we can accommodate and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Is there a joining fee?
No, this program is completely free of charge! If you want to, you are very welcome to bring along small donations such as seedlings and seeds, but you do not need to pay to participate.
Businesses and individuals wanting to financially support the program through donations or sponsorship should contact Bethany Bethany@workingitout.org.au to discuss.
Do I have to come every week?
We recognise that people are busy and things change. We invite you to make this a regular part of your weekly routine so that you can develop connections, friendships, and really feel part of the group. But there are no attendance requirements and so if you can’t make every session, or if you can’t come for the whole time, that’s ok! We would rather see you sometimes than not at all.
What will we be growing, and do we get to keep it?
This program is specifically focused on flower growing as a way to support pollination of the West Moonah Community Garden’s food growing program for West Moonah Neighbourhood House. So our job will be to plant, sow and tend to flowers.
Elements of this program are co-designed, and so the group will decide what it does with the flowers produced during the program. You may choose to take them home for a bit of cheer between sessions, you might want to sell them to boost funding for the program, or you might choose to donate them.
Accessibility information
The site will be suitable for some folks, but not all.
West Moonah Community Garden is gradually undertaking improvements to the site to make it more accessible to people with all abilities. For now, the site does include hazards such as sloped, uneven surfaces and changing surfaces (eg mulch/bark to grass to concrete to gravel).
There are a variety of seating options available.
Garden beds are at various heights, and there will be a range of activities to do, including some which can be done seated.
If you would like to participate, please feel free to reach out to Bethany Bethany@workingitout.org.au with your requirements and we will work with the venue to establish whether the site is accessible for you, and will make any changes we can to welcome you to the program.
How do I get there? Is there parking?
There is some parking on site, and street parking. Both are free and untimed.
The site is on the corner of Windbourne Road and Springfield Avenue
If you are catching a bus, please use the Metro Tas app to plan your trip.
If you are experiencing transport challenges which may impact on your ability to participate, please reach out to us ASAP at Bethany@workingitout.org.au
WIO is delighted to partner with West Moonah Neighbourhood House to deliver this program, as well as TasPride to promote our efforts. Thank you to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) for their support.
Special thanks to Best Mix Garden Supplies for their generous donation of the soil we needed for all our garden beds.
If you or your business would also like to sponsor this program or make a donation, please contact Bethany@workingitout.org.au
