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SUMMARY:Women's Self Defence 6-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:LEARN PRACTICAL\, EFFECTIVE AND EASILY DEPLOYABLE TECHNIQUES\nThese strategies will help you deal with a range of threats and attacks from the front\, the side or behind whether standing\, seated or on the ground against:\n• grabs and holds\, e.g. headlocks\, bear hugs\, hair\, hand\, arm\n• strikes e.g. kicks\, punches\n• chokes and strangles\n• edged weapons\, e.g. knives (realistic defence techniques aimed at minimising harm to you and focusing on escaping)\nMORE INFO: https://www.melbournehapkido.com.au/womens-self-defence…\nSCHEDULE\n1 July – 5 August 2026\nWednesday evenings\n6.30pm – 7.30pm\nVENUE\nLevel 1\, Elwood Angling Club\nCOST\n$160\nREGISTER NOW: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/melbhapkido/rego/start/
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/womens-self-defence-6-week-course/
LOCATION:3 Warrain Loop\,Elwood VIC 3184\, 3 Warrain Loop\, Elwood\, Victoria\, 3184\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Health & wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20260707T010249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T010459Z
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SUMMARY:Queer By Nature: Rest and Nest
DESCRIPTION:Winter invites us to slow down and this month\, Queer By Nature is taking that invitation seriously. \nRest & Nest is a 2-hour nature-based creative workshop for LGBTQIA+ folks\, held at the beautiful Darebin Parklands in Alphington. Through a slow guided walk\, grounding meditation\, and creative process\, we’ll explore what it means to truly rest; as an act of intelligence\, care\, and self-tending. \nThere’s a reason animals hibernate\, seeds lie dormant\, and roots go deep in winter. Rest is what living things do when they’re being wise. This workshop is an invitation to do the same. \nWhat to expect: \nA warm\, unhurried welcome with some grounding behind why rest and slowing down actually matters – for our nervous systems\, our creativity\, and our sense of self. \nA slow\, guided outdoor walk to notice what winter is doing in the natural world. \nTime to build your own nest using materials provided\, followed by a gentle closing circle. \nOptional parklands wander at the end of the session. \nThis workshop is for you if: \nYou’re craving permission to slow down \nYou’ve been running on empty and need a soft landing \nYou’re curious about nature-based and arts-based wellbeing \nYou want queer community without having to perform or be “on” \nNo art experience needed. All materials provided. The workshop is neuro-affirming\, trauma-aware space. Participation is always invitational\, and you are welcome to engage in whatever way feels supportive for you.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/queer-by-nature-rest-and-nest/
LOCATION:The Gleeson Centre\, East End of\, Separation St\, Alphington\, VIC\, 3078\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260727T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006324-1785180600-1785186000@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260810T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006325-1786390200-1786395600@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260824T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006326-1787599800-1787605200@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260907T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006327-1788809400-1788814800@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260921T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006328-1790019000-1790024400@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006329-1791228600-1791234000@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261019T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006330-1792438200-1792443600@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261102T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006331-1793647800-1793653200@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006332-1794857400-1794862800@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006333-1796067000-1796072400@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006334-1797276600-1797282000@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261228T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006335-1798486200-1798491600@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2026-12-28/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270111T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006336-1799695800-1799701200@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-01-11/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006337-1800905400-1800910800@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-01-25/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006338-1802115000-1802120400@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-02-08/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270222T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006339-1803324600-1803330000@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-02-22/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270308T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006340-1804534200-1804539600@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-03-08/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270322T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006341-1805743800-1805749200@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-03-22/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270405T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006342-1806953400-1806958800@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-04-05/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270419T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006343-1808163000-1808168400@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-04-19/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270503T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006344-1809372600-1809378000@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-05-03/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270517T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006345-1810582200-1810587600@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-05-17/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270531T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006346-1811791800-1811797200@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-05-31/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006347-1813001400-1813006800@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-06-14/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270628T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006348-1814211000-1814216400@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-06-28/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270712T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006349-1815420600-1815426000@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-07-12/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270726T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006350-1816630200-1816635600@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-07-26/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270809T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T135411
CREATED:20240711T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T012233Z
UID:10006351-1817839800-1817845200@pridecentre.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group! \nMy name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so\, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured\, supported\, and acknowledged. \nAs we transition into a different phase of life\, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief\, from my own experience\, that some of these are directly\, but not exclusively\, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life. \nSome of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love\, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result\, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief. \nIf any of this resonates with you\, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That\, in of itself\, can be extremely healing. \nThe group is not a substitute for therapy\, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration. \nThe group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate\, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
URL:https://pridecentre.org.au/event/melbourne-gay-mens-40-support-group-4/2027-08-09/
LOCATION:NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House\, 32 Nicholson St\, Coburg\, VIC\, 3058\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community & culture,Health & wellness,Older LGBTIQ+,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pridecentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lgbtq-virtual-support-groups-photo-1586541945-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Cabral":MAILTO:steven-cabral@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR