Gender Revel Gala

SAT 7 NOV

The Great Trans Cake-Off

SAT 15 NOV

Trans Awareness Week

13 - 19 NOV

Trans Day of Remembrance

THUR 20 NOV

WE'RE COMMEMORATING

Trans DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the trans lives lost to acts of transphobia and discrimination.

On November 20, we hold a day of gathering, togetherness, and community solidarity. We remember those we've lost, celebrate our strength in the face of adversity, and commit to fighting transphobia to create a better, safer, and more inclusive world for everyone.

Trans day of Remembrance events around australia

VIC

Date: Thursday 20th November
Location: Brunswick Town Hall
Time: TBC

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GRAB YOUR MERCH

Trans Month celebrates the resilience, wellbeing, and wholeness of our transgender, gender diverse and non-binary communities.

With over a dozen trans-centric events across November, there is something for everyone.

BUY TRANS MERCH

Join us for the Trans Pride Picnic!

NEW DATE: 7th December

Due to the lousy weather conditions, we've postponed the Trans Pride Picnic to Saturday 7th December (which means Trans Month gets an extra week!)
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This free event is co-hosted by TGD and LGBTQIA+ community organisations from across Victoria, bringing together transgender, gender diverse and non-binary people from all walks of life!

Register for the Trans Pride Picnic

Trans Awareness Week

NOVEMBER 13 - 19

Trans Day of Remembrance

NOVEMBER 20

What is Trans Month?

Trans Month will be celebrated is held from November 13th - 19th in the week leading up to Trans Day of Remembrance to help raise awareness of trans and gender diverse people, the issues facing our communities, and the ways people can get involved as allies to improve lives and create a more fair and equal world for everyone.

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What is Trans Day of Remembrance?

Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the trans lives lost to acts of transphobia and discrimination.

On November 20, we hold a day of gathering, togetherness, and community solidarity. We remember those we've lost, celebrate our strength in the face of adversity, and commit to fighting transphobia to create a better, safer, and more inclusive world for everyone.

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Coming Together As A Community

VIC

Trans Awareness Week in Merri-bek - 14th November 2023
Merri-bek City Council invites you celebrate, amplify and advocate for Trans and Gender Diverse Communities.

Join us at this special event for Trans Awareness Week, which will see three guest speakers in-conversation on trans identity, rights and how we can create systemic change to improve the wellbeing of trans and gender diverse folks in our community.
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Transgender Awareness Week Panel - 15th November 2023
As part of Trans Awareness Week, we have a fantastic panel of people coming together to share some of their lived experience, professional work in this area, discussion around all things Trans and answers to a range of questions.
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TDOR Vigil Victoria - 20th November 2023
Each year we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) to honour the memory of transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-trans violence, and due to discrimination and stigma.

This commemorative event is presented by Transgender Victoria and Yarra Libraries.
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TDOR Candle Light Vigil, Ballarat - 19th November 2023
Please join us for a moment of reflection in memory of Trans* people who have lost their lives to violence this year.
We will also take this opportunity to acknowledge the struggle of those who are living in a world which doesn't recognise or validate them. Speaker will be Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ People, Todd Fernando.

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Ballarat Trades Hall, 24 Camp St, Ballarat

WA

TDOR Vigil WA - 20th November 2023
TransFolk is inviting all Trans and Gender Diverse people, their families, friends and allies to a candlelight vigil on the evening of International Transgender Day of Remembrance.
REGISTER HERE

ACT

Trans Joy for Trans Awareness Week - 17th November 2023
Join A Gender Agenda and Friends for a night of insightful discussion and reflection on Trans Joy and what Trans Awareness Week means for us!
REGISTER HERE

Online

"You’ve got this! Being an Ally to Transgender People" - Webinar - 13th November 2023
Please join ACAP Industry and Alumni as Deb Gavan, Clinics Director chats with Dr Rachel Joy, who is a gender queer Senior Lecturer at ACAP. They will speak about ways that you can be an ally to transgender people in both your personal and professional lives. There will also be time available for questions.
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Other 2023 events coming soon

If you're running an event you'd like added, get in touch at events@tgv.org.au

Raise Awareness and Show Solidarity

Wear a trans flag pin to stand in solidarity

Put up stickers in your front window at school or work to show trans people are welcome
Get flags to give out at an event or put up as decoration

GET YOURS

Turn awareness into action!

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SHOW SOLIDARITY
Show solidarity by attend an awareness event, putting up stickers and posters, and wearing a trans pride pin
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BOOK TRAINING
Make your school or workplace a safer place for trans people with training workshops
Support charities that support our community every day
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