Non-binary, transgender and gender diverse children and their parents and carers are invited to Sunbury and Cobaw and Community Health’s (SCCH) ‘Planet GAGA’ morning of games and activities on July 16 in Sunbury.
Organised by SCCH’s WayOut programme, Planet GAGA is aimed at primary school aged kids, offering an opportunity for local families to connect and have some fun.
Planet GAGA stands for ‘Gender Affirming Games and Activities’ and started in Kyneton this time last year, as locals parents sought support for their gender diverse or gender questioning kids.
WayOut’s Rhani Dean-Talbet said Planet GAGA is one of very few groups for this age group being run in the state.
“It will be a safe, welcoming and inclusive place where there will be time for some free play as well as organised activities,” Ms Dean-Talbet said.
“We hope to make Planet GAGA a regular event in Sunbury, like it is in the Macedon Ranges.”
WayOut has been operating in the Macedon Ranges for 20 years, providing a range of support and services to LGBTIQA+young people and their networks.
One Macedon Ranges parent said Planet GAGA was a “huge mental health boost” to partake in Planet GAGA.
Planet GAGA is happening 10.30am until 12.30pm on Saturday, July 16 for kids aged six to 11. RSVPs are essential – email healthpromotion@scchc.org.au or phone 5421 1666.
