FRASER COAST & WIDE BAY

Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast. Photo: Tourism Queensland

Gays BBQ/Picnic
BBQ/Picnics are held on the first Saturday/Sunday each month and generally alternate between venues at Hervey Bay and Maryborough. Check www.frasergays.com for dates of future events.

Fraser Coast Diversity Party - 6pm
Diversity Parties are held on the third Saturday of every month.

Check www.frasergays.com for more information including times and venues.

SUNSHINE COAST

With Ricki Menzies in Maroochydore


Alexandria Bay, Sunshine Coast. Photo: Tourism Queensland

REGULAR SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS

Sunshine Coast Gay Dad’s Group. Initial contact can be made by contacting QAHC via: 07 5451 1118 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sunshine Coast Gay & Bi Men’s Social Group meet regularly as a group for social activities in a welcoming, friendly, fun, non-threatening environment and also offer personal support. Discretion is guaranteed. All ages welcome. Paolo This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   07 5478 8406 (evenings only).

Go Commando Men’s Social Group - Regular parties, social events, sports, dinners etc. Phone Artie 0432 391 695.
 

WOMEN ONLY

WOMAN 2 WOMAN- a support group for lesbian and bi women on the Sunshine and Cooloola Coasts. If you just need to talk then contact QAHC on 5451 1118 or for support and info on what’s on in Cooloola call Ricki 0408 843 221 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

1st Friday: Sisters With A Twist - Information sharing group for women who think outside the square. Meets 7-9pm at QAHC, 10 Pikki St, Maroochydore

1st Saturday Rainbow Mums Group – meet for picnics and BBQs in various parks on the coast – Call Donna 0412072021.

2nd Tuesday  Gympie Coffee Morning – 10am, Whispers, Gympie. Call Rhonda 0438163325

2nd Wednesday Lemon Lounge – Lesbian coffee night at various locations on the coast meets 7pm – call Ricki 0408843221

MIXED

QAHC Resource Centre
10 Pikki St, Maroochydore (next to Sunshine Plaza)
For all your LGBT resources and information

1st Sunday LGBT BBQ – Social BBQ, sausages and salad provided, 5pm QAHC Resource Centre, 10 Pikki St Maroochydore – Call 54511118 to give numbers for catering.

PFLAG -- needs parents and friends of LGBT to offer support to those new to the news their loved one is LGBT, Call QAHC office, 10 Pikki St Maroochydore– 54511118 or call Ricki 0408843221.

2nd Wednesday The Queer Collective - USC
Meets on the lawn area at the back of the USC Student Guild (starting March 12) at 12:20pm. Contact Marj on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 All communications are confidential

2nd Saturday CRUSH dinner – 7 pm various venues around the coast see www.crushevents.com for details.

REGULAR EVENTS

Weekly every Wednesday – ENVY NIGHTCLUB @ Club 240V, Mooloolaba, 9pm till late. Free entry and 2 for 1 drinks before 10pm

2nd Saturday CRUSH nightclub – LGBT night at Sands Tavern, Plaza Pde Maroochydore $10 entry, DJ and free pizza – For more info go to www.crushevents.com

FAR NORTH/CAIRNS

With Molly Quick and Louise Cross in Cairns


Cairns beach. Photo: Tourism Queensland

QUEENS HAVE A BALL

The Queen’s Birthday Ball went off with maracas and hibiscus this year in a colourful display at Sapphire Tapas Bar on Sunday June 8.
The Hawaiian theme was popular with almost half the crowd showing off a lei.

Over 200 people joined in to see a performance by Out Loud, the Cairns Gay and Lesbian Choir, and to dance into the wee hours.

Over $600 was raised for the LGBT Community Resource Fund and a generous donation from Malibu for drinks and products topped the night.

About 150 people got together at Turtle Cove on June 7 for a day of sun, fun and frivolity by the sea.

Many events were planned for what turned out to be a glorious tropical winter day with plenty of people getting around in nothing more than a slip of nylon!

There was a sandcastle competition, drag race, three-legged race and a dildo and handbag-throwing competition. The quad bike races and Sumo Suit Wrestling matches were the highlight of the day with much competition and laughs being had.

All of the events were free with wonderful prizes being given out from the very generous Turtle Cove management.

The raffle prize of a $500 package from Turtle Cove was warmly received by the winner and over $200 was raised for the LGBT Community Resource Fund.

During the weekend festivities the Gay Periodic Survey was carried out and awareness was raised for syphilis testing.

REGULAR GROUPS 

Spirituality Group
A spirituality group for LGBT people is now happening in Cairns. The group is facilitated by Rev Dr Jason Gregg and affirms that an individual has the right to complete freedom of thought interpretation, conscience, and inquiry in all matters of our faith and belief.

Rev Dr Jason Gregg is a member of the FNQ Parish of St Margaret of Antioch (Catholic Church). The group meets each Tuesday afternoon at the QAHC Cairns LGBT Resource Centre at 290 Draper St, Cairns, ph: 4041 5451 for details.

Body Positive
A Cairns based group for people living with HIV. Monthly social events, fundraising activities. Contact Jarran at Queensland Positive People (QPP) ph: 1800 636 241 or Kevin at QAHC ph 4041 54 51.

BoyZout
A social Group for gay men of all ages  based in Cairns. Once a month we meet for a meal at a restaurant. We also have BBQs, film evening, camping weekends, bush walks and hikes, and many other social events. For more information contact Graham & David. Ph: 4093 9492 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tablelands Social Network
A social group for LGBT people living on or visiting the Atherton Tablelands. For details on upcoming events contact Louise through www.glbtqfnq.info

NORTHERN RIVERS/TWEED VALLEY

For upcoming events contact Tweed Tourism on 1800 674 414 www.tweedtourism.com.au