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Tickets (Attendance and Raffle):
https://events.humanitix.com/spill-the-tea-cosy-queer-social-fundraiser

Please join us for a cosy indoor social at the Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub, in the Clara Southern meeting room.

This is part of an official "Biggest Morning Tea" event to raise funds for people living with cancer. You can support our goal by buying an attendance ticket, a raffle ticket, donating here, or donating directly on our Cancer Council page:
https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/lgbtsocialhubmelb

We'll be providing some late morning tea (you're welcome to bring something to share too if you'd like), giving out name tags, and inviting a range of activities, including:

- BYO project (crafting or otherwise - no paint please)
- Card and board games
- Conversation prompt discussion cards (Esther Perel)
- Optional wellbeing acvitity (core values)
- Raffle draw!

100% of the funds from attendance tickets, raffle tickets and direct donations go to the Cancer Council.

Your host, Ben, is a mental health professional & experienced group facilitator who's passionate about bringing people together to socialise and make new friends.

Please note: this is an alcohol free event. LGBT+ Social Hub Melbourne aims to provide a safe place for everyone. We ask that you be respectful to all attendees; harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated.

The venue capacity is 20 people, so attendance tickets are strictly limited.

Can't wait to see you there :)

About the Raffle
First Prize: A professional family or portrait photoshoot, and signed matted print. This fine art photography experience is valued at $695 and has been generously donated by Tilnak Fine Art Portraits (https://www.tilnak.com/)

Second Prize: 2x official cancer council mugs, 1x official cancer council tea towel, 2x handcrafted scented candles made by the host, postage to 1 location in Melbourne.

Please ensure your details are correct so that we can contact you if you're the winner!

You do not have to attend the event to participate in the raffle.

Tickets ($10):
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1989156666135?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tired of dating apps and craving something more human?
We’re heading to The 86 in Fitzroy for a fresh take on helping you connect with women seeking women (all ages 18+).

Instead of intense one-on-one chats, you’ll connect in relaxed groups of four - making it easier to find your rhythm, bounce off others, and let conversation flow naturally.

Every 15 minutes, we’ll reshuffle the groups at random to keep the energy fresh and the dynamics interesting.

After a couple of hours, the structure will drop and anyone who’d like to stay can continue connecting organically.

This format is ideal for women who:
• Prefer something social and low-pressure
• Enjoy group dynamics
• Want something structured, but not rigid

The event is facilitated by a mental health professional and is designed to feel welcoming and safe.

Discrimination and harassment will not be tolerated.

If you have accessibility needs, questions, or are experiencing financial hardship, please reach out - we’re happy to chat.

Register Free:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/queer-online-social-free-to-join-tickets-1990462664411?aff=oddtdtcreator

For some of us it’s not always easy to leave the house, so we’ve created a more accessible way to connect.

Join us online for a relaxed hour as we bring together people from across the queer community to chat, connect, and take part in a guided shared activity.

This session will feature Esther Perel discussion cards designed to spark thoughtful, meaningful conversation.

This is also a great way to get a feel for the vibe of LGBT+ Social Hub Melbourne without needing to buy a ticket or attend one of our in-person events first.

Attendance is free, but registrations are essential. Please register before 7pm on Monday 8 June - meeting links will be sent that evening or on the day of the event.

Camera participation is completely optional, and we ask that everybody treats one another with kindness and respect. Harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated.

We are a Melbourne-based community, but welcome all queer people Australia-wide to join us.

Tickets ($30):
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/queer-social-dinner-gays-vs-lesbians-tickets-1989351410621

It's not a real competition! Just two rooms booked for dinner - one for men seeking men, and one for women seeking women.

Please join us at Welcome to Brunswick for a social dinner. We have two rooms at the front of the venue booked, one room for the gays, and one for the lesbians (bi/pan folk are of course welcome).

Your ticket includes a curated selection from the small bites menu and a generous amount of chips to share. Selection includes vegan gyoza, fried chicken with kewpie mayo, and pumpkin arancini - these can be adjusted for those with dietary requirements.

For those looking for a more substantial dinner on top of what's included, there are great options available on the menu.

Whether you're looking for new friends, romantic connections, or just a fun night out, we'd love to welcome you to join us.

This event is casual and relatively unstructured; great for people who want to chat to strangers over a bite to eat and some drinks.

Booking is strictly limited to 16 people per room. If you have any dietary requirements, please reach out to us after purchasing your ticket and we will request the necessary adjustments :)