Pride in the Pages

New Leaf Social Work

Celebrate Pride with Pride in the Pages, a one-off, 16+ community book club where we come together to share the queer stories that have moved, inspired, or resonated with us. Bring a queer-related book you’ve read—any genre, any format—and introduce it to the group in a relaxed, welcoming space.The idea is simple: by sharing the books we love, we leave with a whole new list of To Be Read titles that reflect the depth and richness of queer literature.💸 This is a by-donation event to support accessibility for all. Come swap stories, grow your TBR pile, and celebrate queer literature with community. We can’t wait to see you there! <h3>Payment Information:</h3>Private Payment: This is a paid event by donation. Any amount is acceptable and helps us to be able to keep running this event, so please pay what you can by nominating an amount under the 'Donate' ticket option. Payments will have GST added at checkout. NDIS Payment: If you have an NDIS plan and this support group aligns with your goals, there's the option to pay via NDIS. The rate it will be invoiced at is $30 per session. 🤝 Connection, Not Pressure: There’s no obligation to participate in any specific way—this is a space where you can show up however feels comfortable for you. If you just need a space to sit and be with others, that’s enough. <h3> </h3><h3>FAQs:</h3>Who is this event for? This event is open to anyone aged 16 and over who wants to celebrate and explore queer literature. Whether you're an avid reader or just getting started, you're welcome!Do I need to have finished the book I want to talk about? Nope! If you've started a queer book and want to share your thoughts so far, that’s totally fine. You can also bring a favourite from the past. There's no pressure to have a polished review—just share what resonated with you.What counts as a queer book? Any book with LGBTQIA+ themes, characters, or written by queer authors. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, graphic novels—all are welcome.Will we be discussing one book as a group? No—everyone brings a queer-related book they’ve read and we each take turns introducing our picks. The idea is that by the end of the event, everyone walks away with a fresh list of queer reads to explore!Is this a formal book club? Nope! It’s a casual, one-off event to connect, share stories, and celebrate queer literature. If people enjoy it, we might do more in the future.How much does it cost? It’s a by-donation event to keep things accessible. Suggested contributions are:<ul><li>$5 – Concession</li><li>$15 – Standard</li><li>$30 – Sustainability supporter</li></ul>You’re welcome to pay what you can—no one will be turned away.What if I don’t feel comfortable speaking? That’s okay! You can just come and listen, take notes, and soak up the book chat. No pressure to share if you’re not up for it.Where is it happening? My office - level 1, 158 Margaret St. I'll send a social story after you've booked.Can I bring a support person or friend? Yes! As long as they're 16+ and respectful of the space, we’d love to have them.Is the space accessible? There's an elevator to navigate to level 1. However, please note that the on-site toilets are not wheelchair accessible.Wheelchair accessible toilets are available across the road diagonally at The Strand Cinema. We know this isn't ideal at all.If you have any specific access needs or questions, feel free to reach out beforehand—we’ll do our best to support you.

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