Events & Meetups
IPSA is committed to breaking the silence and stigma around intersex variations, and organises social meetups in the major capital cities periodically throughout the year. These meetups can be at restaurants, parks, or individual member’s homes. Meetups are a good chance for new members to get to know the local community, share knowledge and experiences, and talk about all things intersex.Family picnics
IPSA organises two annual family intersex picnics in partnership with the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. The picnics alternate between being in a public park and within the hospital grounds. This means families can connect with other families with intersex kids in a setting that is comfortable.
The AIS Support Group Australia also helps to put people with AIS and intersex variations together with others in their local area, and can provide peer-to-peer support by email and/or phone. To start a life-changing conversation, simply contact us.
Annual Intersex Support Conference
Each year in spring, IPSA holds the national intersex peer support conference. The conference has been held almost every year since 1996 and is now a multi-day event held in a different location in each year. Previous conferences have been held in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, regional Victoria, regional Queensland and Auckland, NZ. The conference is a great opportunity to meet folks in person and features a curated program of speakers and activities that works towards:
- sharing stories and experiences
- developing affirmative body-talk
- social understanding of intersex
- promoting self-acceptance
- disclosure skills
- improving resilience
- community referrals
- Intersex know-how
- creating support networks
- feeling warm-n-fuzzy
Previous Intersex Peer Support Conferences
- 2019 Daylesford (VIC) 27-30 Sept
- 2018 in Samford (QLD) on October 5-7
- 2017 in Creswick (VIC) on September 13-15
- 2016 in Melbourne on August 6-7
- 2015 in Brisbane on August 8-9
- 2014 in Sydney on August 9-10
- 2013 in Melbourne on August 24-25
- 2012 in Sydney on September 15-16
- 2011 in Brisbane on August 6-7
- 2010 in Melbourne
- 2009 in Sydney
- 2006 in Brisbane
- 2004 in Brisbane
- 2003 in Sydney in July
- 2002 in Brisbane in May
- 2001 in Melbourne in November
Online groups
IPSA runs a secret facebook group for members. This group is a moderated safe space to share information, news and experiences with one another. To join the online peer support group email info@isupport.org.au.
Please note these online groups, meetings and conferences are conducted with respect for the privacy and confidentiality of our members. As such, further details of the conferences and attendance is strictly limited to members, supporters and invited guests only.