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WA government backflips on ACL ban at state run venues

WA government backflips on ACL ban at state run venues

The Australian Christian Lobby will be permitted to hire state run venues for it’s The Truth Of It Tour. The venues run by the Perth Theatre Trust (PTT) had refused to take bookings from the religion-focused political lobby group citing a new policy which barred political events and presentations with offensive content. The PTT has now rescinded […]

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TransFolk of WA founder Nick Lawrence steps down from chair role

TransFolk of WA founder Nick Lawrence steps down from chair role

Nick Lawrence has announced his resignation from the position of Chairperson at TransFolk of WA. Lawrence, who founded TransFolk of WA, said he was sad to leave the position, but is excited about all the important work he will continue to do within the organisation. “It has been an enormous privilege to found an organisation […]

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Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility this weekend

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility this weekend

TransFolk of WA are putting on a fun filled event with lots of entertainment to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility on Saturday March 31st. Get your dancing shoes on for local band Rokchix who will be playing homage to the original Rock Chicks with their saucy, glam style of Rock and Roll. Australian Slam […]

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TransFolk of WA need your help

TransFolk of WA need your help

Since forming TransFolk of WA a few years ago, Nick Lawrence has seen the community support group rapidly grow and meet the needs of gender diverse Western Australians. This week the organisation has been attending the Better Together conference in Melbourne, an important seminar which has allowed them to make connections with similar groups around […]

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Rare Air Podcast: Transmen of WA’s Nick Lawrence

Rare Air Podcast: Transmen of WA’s Nick Lawrence

Local group Three Gates Media have just released a podcast with Transmen of WA leader Nick Lawrence. Broadcaster Meri Fatin previously spoke to Nick’s mother Dianne as part of Empathy Museum’s A Mile In My Shoes project. Now Fatin has interviewed Nick about his experiences with coming out, transitioning and the beginnings of Lawrence’s support organisation: Transmen […]

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TransTastic talent showcase returns bigger and better in 2016

TransTastic talent showcase returns bigger and better in 2016

Returning this year after the success of last year’s debut event, TransTastic will be showcasing the talents of local trans* people and taking over Connections Nightclub for a fun, friendly night of music, art, performance, fashion and more. Transmen of WA’s Nick Lawrence, who is producing the event, says TransTastic is all about celebrating trans* […]

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Is your child gender diverse?

Is your child gender diverse?

Is your child gender diverse? If so, here’s a great chance to meet up with other parents of gender diverse children. The community group Transmen of WA is hosting a meeting for families who need support and assistance. The get-together to be held in West Perth on June 25th from 12:00pm – 2:30pm and will […]

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