Working It Out Inc.

OUTspace Burnie (Ages 13-18)
2025-11-24 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-10 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Hobart) | WIO Burnie, 29 Wilson Street, Burnie, Tasmania, 7320, Australia
OUTspace is a peer support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer+ (LGBTIQ+) young people, and for young people who are not sure about their gender and/or sexuality. It’s an opportunity to meet, hangout and learn from your community.

OUTspace is a confidential group, which means we can’t tell anyone that you’ve come to OUTspace without your permission. This also means that we don’t ‘out’ each other in public.

What happens at OUTspace?

Introduce ourselves and our pronouns
Make a group agreement so we can feel safer to participate
Hear about LGBTIQ+ news, events and culture
Share experiences and ask questions of each other
Group activities and games including theatre sports, arts and crafts
Special events and movie screenings

In Burnie the group will be facilitated by Garry from Working It Out, will be meeting at the WIO office @ 29 Wilson St, Burnie every fortnight, 4-5:30pm
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Please contact Garry in the NW for further information at Garry@workingitout.org.au or 0455 031 262.Check the Working It Out Facebook Page for details or contact WIO for more details at info@workingitout.org.au
Note that this venue has level access and there are accessible toilets just outside the building.

Aust Greens LGBTIQA+ Pop Up Office & BBQ
2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Cornilian Bay, 15 Queens Walk, New Town, Tasmania, 7000, Australia
HOBART The Australian Greens Party are holding a LGBTIQA+ Pop Up Office & Free BBQ with Senator Nick McKim, (Australian Greens LGBTIQA+ Spokesperson). They are inviting folks from our LGBTIQA+ community for an informal community catch up and free BBQ at Cornelian Bay Park on Saturday 22 November.

Working It Out are not aligned with any political party, but we appreciate and applaud Nick consulting with our LGBTIQA+ community via an informal event we are all welcome to attend. If any other political parties or independents choose to hold a similar LGBTIQA+ community consultation event, we will also be happy to help promote it too.

Nick has invited us to come along to share food, stories, and solidarity with LGBTIQA+ community. The BBQ is a chance to celebrate diversity, connect with one another, and chat with Senator Nick McKim, the Australian Greens spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ issues.

Nick and the Greens team will be on the tongs, serving up a free BBQ with halal, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

Bring your friends, chosen family, and pets – everyone’s welcome in this safe, affirming, and family-friendly space.

Nick is looking forward to seeing you there!

A Twist of Lemons - Queer Pizza
2025-11-21 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Room For A pony, 338 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Gourmet pizza, great conversation, awesome company…. all included for your enjoyment!

Join the friendly crew of queer women, diversity and allies for a relaxed night and complimentary pizza thanks to TAS govt (via WIO small community grants) encouraging community engagement.All Welcome! RSVP to Facebook Event please. https://www.facebook.com/share/19QXnB8rbq/

Out In The Garden
2025-11-21 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | west moonah community garden
Out in the Garden

Join Out In The Garden, a relaxed LGBTIQA+ garden group where you can unwind, connect, and grow community, not hangovers.

Fridays, 5:30 – 8 pm | December 2025 – March 2026

West Moonah Community Garden, Corner of Winbourne Road and Springfield Ave, West Moonah

Alcohol, drug, smoke/vape free. 18+ only.

for more information click here

Registrations are appreciated but not essential. To let us know you’re planning on coming, please email Bethany@workingitout.org.au

WIO is delighted to partner with West Moonah Neighbourhood House and CTST to deliver this program, which is supported by our partners the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF).

If you or your business would also like to sponsor this program or make a donation, please contact Bethany@workingitout.org.au

Transgender Remembrance Day Gathering
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Lower Mathers House, 108-110 Bathurst St, Hobart, TAS, 700, Australia
Honour the memory of transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Join Working It Out, our transgender and gender diverse community and our allies at Mathers House (lower) for a remembrance gathering.

“Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death, and began an important tradition that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.” https://glaad.org/tdor/

Lower Mathers House is an accessible venue

OUTspace Devonport (Ages:13-18)
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | YFCC 62 Stewart Street Devonport TAS 7310, 62 Stewart Street, Devonport, 7310, Australia
OUTspace is a social and peer support group for LGBTIQA+ young people (ages 13 – 18), and for young people who are not sure about their gender and/or sexuality. It’s an opportunity to meet, hang out and learn from your community.

OUTspace is a confidential group, which means we can’t tell anyone that you’ve come to OUTspace without your permission. This also means that we don’t ‘out’ each other in public.

What happens at OUTspace?• Introduce ourselves and our pronouns• Make a group agreement so we feel safe to participate• Hear about and discuss LGBTIQA+ news, events and culture• Share experiences and ask questions of each other• Socialising activities (boardgames / card games / video games)• Occasional special events, such as movie screenings

OUTspace Devonport is facilitated at the Devonport Library, upstairs at the Paranaple Centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport TAS 7310

Contact Garry at Garry@workingitout.org.au for more information.

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Gender Group - Online
2025-11-18 17:45 - 19:00 (Australia/Hobart) | WIO HQ, Hobart, 7000, Australia
TASMANIA WIDE ONLINE GENDER SUPPORT GROUP
Working It Out’s statewide online Gender Support Group is on the third Tuesday of each month via Teams. From 5:45pm to 7pm. Contact ambrose@workingitout.org.au for the Teams link.
HOBART GENDER PEER SUPPORT GROUP (IN PERSON)
Working It Out’s Hobart based in person Gender Peer Support Group occurs on the first Wednesday of each month at Criterion House 108 Bathurst St. Nipaluna/Hobart.
Doors open 5:45pm for a 6pm start. The group goes until 7pm. Enter via the Criterion House entrance on the left-hand side of the Flower Room.
For more info contact don@workingitout.org.au
BURNIE & DEVONPORT IN PERSON GENDER PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
Working It Out also run:
Burnie Gender Support Group 5:30 – 7pm every second Wednesday of the month.
Devonport Gender Support Group5:30 – 7pm every fourth Thursday of every month
Contact garry@workingitout.org.au
People from all parts of the state who are aged 18 and over are welcome to attend gender support groups online. Get in touch with Rosie in advance via email to receive the Teams meeting link if you’re planning on attending the online group. rosie@workingitout.org.au

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These groups offer gender identity peer support and discussion for anyone wanting to connect with others who are trans and gender diverse or questioning their gender identity.
These groups are for people over 18.
If you are under 18 Working It Out have another ‘all inclusive’ group for LGBTIQA+ and questioning young people called OUTspace (find it in our Events Calendar).

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Pride Games with May - launceston
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-04 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | Working It Out Launceston, Kilby’s Lane, 56 Cimitere Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Pride Games with May at the Launceston WIO office – every 2 weeks on a Tuesday 5:00PM – 7:30PM.

A night of community and connection with Board Games, Card Games and Video Games held at the WIO Launceston Office. Email Joseph at joseph@workingitout.org.au or phone 0438 346 122 for more details.

Support Group for Partners of Trans & Gender Diverse Folk
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
The experience of learning your partner is trans or gender diverse can be difficult for some.

This group is aimed at supporting and connecting partners of trans and gender diverse folks in a safe space.

The group is currently operating online via MS Teams on the Third Tuesday every 2nd months, from 5:00 -6:00pm .

Email ani@workingitout.org.au for the Teams link or for more information.

Northern Suburbs After School Pride Group
2025-11-18 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Pulse Youth Health Service, Level 1, 404 Main Road, Glenorchy, 7010, Australia
Northern Suburbs After School Pride Group

We’re proud to announce a new program for young people in the northern suburbs of Hobart.

Working It Out @workingitoutinc , Pulse Youth Health Service @pulse_yhs and Glenorchy City Council @glenorchycitycouncil are working together to host a free, monthly after-school pride group.

If you’re 12-18 years old, LGBTIQA+, questioning or an ally, come along to this drop-in program for a chance to meet new people and try activities like games, arts & crafts, sharing snacks or just hanging out.

The program will be held 3.30-5pm on the third Tuesday of the month in the Pulse art room, on Level 1, 404 Main Road Glenorchy, one block north of the Glenorchy bus mall.

For more information call Pulse on 6166 1421.

Pride Coffee - Smithton
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Hugo’s Brew & Chew, 55 Emmett Street, Smithton, TAS, 7010, Australia
Pride Coffee is a monthly catch-up for the LGBTIQA+ community, friends and allies. Held at Hugos Brew & Chew, 55 Emmett St in Smithton on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 10:30am. RSVP garry@workingitout.org.au

New NorFUNK 8
2025-11-15 16:00 - 22:00 UTC | Welcome Swallow Brewery, 99 Ring Road, New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia
Drag, Burlesque, Pole Dancing and Music in a gorgeous indoor beer garden called the Welcome Swallow Brewery

New NorFUNK 8 is a fundraiser for TasPride’s Artfully Queer Exhibition and Arts Program

Would you choose a unique entertainment experience in the valley of love, or just another night out in the CBD?

Ride the Rainbow Bus to New Norfolk’s inclusive indoor garden and brewery, The Welcome Swallow, for the legendary biannual New NorFUNK queer variety show and TasPride fundraiser.

Sip Derwent Valley ciders, Welcome Swallow beers, and local wine. Eat delicious food from the food truck while you soak up Tasmanian queer culture, as you and your friends watch over twelve ridiculously talented drag, burlesque, and pole performers. Expect to titter, to be teased, titillated and thoroughly transfixed.

When the shows are over, the Rainbow Bus will then return you and your crew safely back to Hobart.

Or you can be master of your own destiny, and hero to your friends as a designated driver as you drive yourself and your crew along the picturesque Lyle Highway to 99 Ring Rd, New Norfolk.

New NorFUNK is a celebration of contemporary Tasmanian LGBTIQA+ performance culture. All New NorFUNK performers are locally sourced and produced from the finest ingredients. Each unique performer has been hand picked by the Back Door Boyz (the Welcome Swallow’s resident Drag Kings). You can even get your face painted by the Derwent Valley Fairy and look even more fabulous for your friends.

As a bonus, you can pat yourself on the back for helping support Tasmanian LGBTIQA+ creatives. Because New NorFUNK also raises money for TasPride’s Artfully Queer Exhibition & Arts Program.

https://www.facebook.com/share/16dg8JZvKt

https://events.humanitix.com/newnorfunk8

Pride Coffee - Devonport
2025-11-13 10:30 UTC | The Laneway, 2/38 Steele Street, Devonport, TAS, 7250, Australia
A monthly catch-up for the LGBTIQA+ community, friends and allies. 10:30 – 11:30am at the Laneway Cafe, 38 Steele Street, Devonport every 2nd Thursday of the month. RSVP garry@workingitout.org.au

Gender Group - Burnie
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Working It Out Burnie, 29 Wilson Street, Burnie, TAS, 7320
Gender identity peer support and discussion for anyone wanting to connect with others who are trans and gender diverse, or questioning their gender identity.

Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm.

If you would like more information or would like to RSVP, please contact Garry by email or phone (0455 031 262 / garry@workingitout.org.au)

This group is intended for those people 18 years old and over. If you are under 18, we have another group that is all inclusive called OUTSpace also held in Burnie and Devonport each month.

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Pride Coffee - Launceston
2025-11-12 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Earthy Eats, 19 Kingsway, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Pride Coffee is a monthly catch-up for the LGBTIQA+ community, friends and allies. Held at Sweet Brew Coffee House in Launceston on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am. For any enquiries please contact: joseph@workingitout.org.au Hope to See you there!

LGBTIQA+ Carers' Support Group (Online)
2025-11-11 04:30 - 05:30 UTC
Our LGBTIQA+ Carers’ Support Group meets online from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month to provide support and connection in a safe and confidential space. Anyone from the rainbow community who is in a caring role is welcome to attend. For the meeting link and for more info mail: garry@workingitout.org.au 0455 031 262

Pride Coffee - Burnie
2025-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Cafe Europa, 1/23 Cattley Street, Burnie, TAS, 7250, Australia
Pride Coffee is a new monthly catch-up for the LGBTIAQ+ community, friends and allies. Held at Cafe Europa in Burnie on the 2nd Monday of every monthPlease RSVP to garry@workingitout.org.au so we can ensure enough space for us! Hope to see you there!

Try a TTRPG Hobart
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
Hobart humans! Are you interested in playing some TTRPGs such as Dragons and Dragons, Glitterhearts, Kids on Bikes, and more?

Try a TTRPGs (Tabletop Role-Playing Game) [18+ only] every month between 9 – 12AM at Working It Out (Hobart) 278 Argyle St North Hobart

June 21st

July 19th

August 16th

September 13th

October 4th

November 8th

December 6th

Each game will be a once-off / one-shot at an introductory level of the game system we will be using in that session so no need to have in-depth knowledge or have any knowledge on the game system at all!

If you are interested please register here: Try A TTRPG Registration Form (url: https://forms.gle/qM4EgNK78FYTTaF66)

Facilitated by Eli (They/Them)

Queer Drinks - Launceston and Northern Tasmania
2025-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Royal Oak, 14 Brisbane St, Launceston, TAS, 7250, Australia
Come along for a friendly catch-up at the welcoming Royal Oak. All genders, sexualities, bodies and allies are welcome! You’ll find us at the end of the public bar, in the couch area, under the Pride flag. Contact their Facebook group for more details.

Crafternoons- Hobart
2025-11-07 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | Working it Out Inc, 278, North Hobart, TAS, 7000
Feel free to bring your own arts/crafts supplies, and we’ll also have some basic art supplies here (paper, pencils etc.), as well as things like colouring books. You don’t have to be skilled at art/crafts to join in, and don’t have to participate in creative things at all. It’s all about lowering the barriers to creative hobbies, mucking about with arty things in a relaxed environment, and having a go 😊. All sexualities, genders and identities are welcome.

Please Note this is for people aged 18 years and older.

Some benefits of a creative space:• Something to do with your hands while you navigate the treacherous world of small talk (and an excuse to not do much of it if you’re ‘in the zone’ 😉) – also if you don’t know what to talk about, you can always ask someone questions about what they’re working on!• Good for mental health – if you like mindfulness, this is a great way to engage with that, and if you don’t like mindfulness, it can just be fun getting creative 🙂• Maybe you can start working on something for the TasPride Artfully Queer Art Exhibition and Arts Program (10th – 26th October 2025) The theme this year is RESISTANCE and they accept all art, craft and design mediums in the exhibition. 👀• You can try some new ways of being creative in a safe, supportive environment, or pick up an old hobby you abandoned years ago• You can share your creative knowledge and skills with others• It’s fun!

From Friday, December 6th Crafternoons will operate from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm! For more info contact Kai at Kai@workingitout.org.au or contact us at info@workingitout.org.au or call 03 6231 1200

OutSpace Launceston / Thyne House
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
A casual youth (16-25) games night for LGBTIQA+ folks and allies. Thyne House residents and visitors are welcome. Contact Joseph at joseph@workingitout.org.au for more details.

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Gender Group - HOBART
2025-11-05 17:45 - 19:00 (Australia/Hobart) | WIO HQ, Hobart, 7000, Australia
HOBART GENDER PEER SUPPORT GROUP (IN PERSON)
Working It Out’s Hobart based in person Gender Peer Support Group occurs on the first Wednesday of each month at Criterion House 108 Bathurst St. Nipaluna/Hobart.
Doors open 5:45pm for a 6pm start. The group goes until 7pm. Enter via the Criterion House entrance on the left-hand side of the Flower Room.
For more info contact rosie@workingitout.org.au

TASMANIA WIDE ONLINE GENDER PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Working It Out’s statewide online Gender Support Group is on the third Tuesday of each month via Teams. From 5:45pm to 7pm. Contact rosie@workingitout.org.au for the Teams link.
People from all parts of the state who are aged 18 and over are welcome to attend gender support groups online. Get in touch with Rosie in advance via email to receive the Teams meeting link if you’re planning on attending the online group. rosie@workingitout.org.au

BURNIE & DEVONPORT IN PERSON GENDER PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
Working It Out also run:
Burnie Gender Support Group 5:30 – 7pm every second Wednesday of the month.
Devonport Gender Support Group5:30 – 7pm every fourth Thursday of every month
Contact garry@workingitout.org.au

If you have any questions, concerns etc. please contact our main office via phone (6231 1200) or email (info@workingitout.org.au)

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This group offers gender identity peer support and discussion for anyone wanting to connect with others who are trans and gender diverse or questioning their gender identity.
This group is most suitable for those over 18.
If you are under 18, we have another ‘all inclusive’ group for LGBTIQA+ and questioning young people called – OUTspace (see Events Calendar) .

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Support Group for Parents & Carers of LGBTIQ+ Children
2025-11-05 17:30 - 18:30 UTC
Do you have questions about your child’s gender, sexuality or intersex status?

Would you like to meet other parents of children with diverse genders, sexual orientations and bodies?

Hosted by one of our LGBTIQA+ Support Workers, you can join this monthly group online to support, learn and grow together.

Email ani@workingitout.org.au for more information, or to get the Teams link.

OUTspace Hobart
2025-11-03 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Hobart) | Youth Arts & Recreation Centre, 1 Market Place, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia
OUTspace is a social and peer support group for LGBTIQA+ young people, and for young people who are not sure about their gender and/or sexuality. It’s an opportunity to meet, hangout and learn from your community.
OUTspace is a confidential group, which means we can’t tell anyone that you’ve come to OUTspace without your permission. This also means that we don’t ‘out’ each other in public.
What happens at OUTspace?

Introduce ourselves and our pronouns
Make a group agreement so we feel safe to participate
Hear about and discuss LGBTIQA+ news, events and culture
Share experiences and ask questions of each other
Socialising activities (boardgames/card games/video games)
Occasional special events, such as movie screenings

OUTspace Hobart is facilitated at The Link Youth Health Service at YouthARC, 1 Market Place, Hobart.
Contact info@workingitout.org.au for more information.
Note that this venue has level access and accessible toilets.

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Judy's Halloween Ball
2025-10-30 20:00 - 23:59 UTC
Judy’s Halloween Ball 2025 – In The Hanging Garden

Judy’s Halloween Ball | CathedralCathedral, 153-155 Liverpool Street, Nipaluna/HobartFriday 31 October, 8pm-12amTickets: https://ithg.au/t/judys-halloween–Unleash your inner ghoul, ghost, or glittery witch this Halloween, as our monthly Judy’s is turning up the spooky fabulousness and taking over the unholy walls of In The Hanging Garden for a party like no other!

Come as you are, or channel your most wicked alter ego—it’s a celebration of all things queer and eerie but dress to impress for your chance to win in the annual costume competition.

Let’s make this a night to remember, where the spirits of love and acceptance reign supreme. Join us for a Halloween extravaganza that’s bound to leave you howling for more!–Accessibility: https://ithg.au/accessibility–We strive to be a safe + inclusive space. Do your part to respect others. If you see something that isn’t right, let us know

Free Language Matters Training
2025-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Language Matters Training – with Working It Out

Language Matters Training with Working It OutMulticultural Hub, 65 Hopkins Street, Moonah

Wednesday October 29, 10 – 12amCall the hub to book (03) 61709196

Better Words, Better Allyship

Join The Glenorchy City Council for this free workshop where you will learn how language can create inclusion and support people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality.

Proudly supported by the Glenorchy City Council, Tasmanian Government and the Multicultural Hub.

Pride Coffee - Ulverstone
2025-10-28 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | McCarthy’s Bread Lounge, Ulverstone, 39 riebey street, Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia
Pride Coffee is a monthly catch-up for the LGBTIQA+ community, friends and allies. Held at McCarthy’s Bread Lounge in Ulverstone on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:30am.Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/17474XjoXL

Please RSVP to garry@workingitout.org.au so we can ensure enough space for us!

Hope to see you there!
