TransForum 2021

TransForum is an online gathering for trans and gender diverse people to build their capacity in peer support, kick-start new projects and celebrate existing projects within the community. Held on Wednesday 17 February – Thursday 18 February 2021. Presented by Transgender Victoria.

To attend, please click the green button to the right that says 'Register'. You will then be able to register for talks and workshops individually. You can also register for a TransForum Pass which will give you access to all talks and workshops for the two days. You will receive an email early next week with further details.

Wednesday 17 February

Acknowledge This!

10am – 11am

With Rhys Paddick and Emma Gibbens

Most people presenting an Acknowledgement of Country will read off a script, ad lib one they’ve heard, or worst case scenario treat it as part of housekeeping. This training will help you with a simple structure and practice of giving an authentic Acknowledgement of Country, facilitated by political campaigner Emma Gibbens, and mentor for Aboriginal koolingars (kids) Rhys Paddick.

Peer Support Information Session

11 – 11.45am

With Son Vivienne and Oliver Ross

What is peer support? Is there an agreed definition or range of activities? TGV’s peer support staff present a range of existing initiatives training opportunities and announce new ideas to come in 2021. Learn more about how community members are supporting each other and accessing resources. How can we help?

Project ambitions vs reality

12.30 – 1.15pm

With Eliki (Alec) Reade, Sam Elkin and Joshua Francis

Join independent producers and community facilitators to unpack what makes a “successful” project. How do you identify goals, manage complex needs and be happy with project results? Is there a difference between short term impact and sustainable culture change?

Managing Complex Trauma in Peer Support

2 – 3.30pm

With Dragan Zan Wright

In this 90-minute webinar, you will look at the impacts of complex trauma for trans, gender diverse and non-binary people and how to utilise the principles of Trauma Informed Practice in order to create an environment that attends to safety and inclusion, both for those accessing support and peer workers. You will learn about creating consciously-inclusive and 'safe enough' environments with non-binary, transgender psychotherapist Dragan Zan Wright.

Transomatics

3.30 – 4pm

With Sumarlinah Winoto

Join Sumarlinah for an online Transomatics practice to connect with our bodies. Transomatics is a project and practice developed for the trans and gender diverse community to help deal with gender dysphoria.

Thursday 18 February

Telling Your Story

9.30 – 11am

With Laniyuk, Nevo Zisin and Nikki Viveca

What is your writing process? How do you manage the public perception of who you are? Is it challenging to deal with trolls and backlash? Nevo Zisin - queer, non-binary, Jewish writer, activist and public speaker - will host a panel of established writers from the LGBTQ community. Nevo will pick their brains, to learn about the good and bad parts about sharing your life in public.

Finding allies and getting support

11 – 11.45am

With Rani Pramesti and Joshua Francis

How do you get support in order to do peer support? Do you need a grant or is it better to recruit volunteers? How do you keep going when the money or human energy runs out? Rani and Josh explore different ways of getting started and how to keep going when the going gets tough.

TransForum Wrap Up

1 – 2pm

Hosted by performance artist and cabaret goblin Six Inches Uncut with guest artists

A lunchtime variety show-meets-cabaret, to have some fun after two days of learning & listening. Celebrate with some big talents from our trans and gender diverse community, whetting your appetites and stimulating a hunger to get involved in more creative projects throughout the year. This event will be hosted by cabaret deviant Six Inches Uncut, with guest artists.