Affirmation Station is Australia's first trans-led community and peer support hub run by Transgender Victoria.

This dedicated trans-centric space offers a range of gender-affirming services in a friendly and safer environment. Connect with community, explore your gender and purchase gender-affirming items, all under one roof.

What we offer

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Affirmation Services

We host a range of gender-affirming activities, workshops and services. From makeup tutorials to binder fittings, we provide a space to freely explore and express your identity.

See what's on

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Shopping sessions

This is a 30-minute appointment for you to shop our pre-loved clothing racks, and the Trans Makers Market with optional support and styling advice from one of our Affirmation Station team members.

Book a session

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peer navigation

Questioning your gender? Need some one-on-one support? Our trans peer navigators can help you explore your identity, understand your service options and answer any questions you have.

Enquire now

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Community lounge

We’ve got a low-key space for you to read a book, play video games, or do some study. Feel free to bring a friend or support worker, and help yourself to our free Wi-Fi and kitchen.

Book your visit

Upcoming services

Why is Affirmation Station appointment-only?

We want to create the safest space possible for our staff and community. By offering appointments for trans and gender questioning people only, we can make sure the space is safer and more affirming. It also means we can offer more personalised peer support! For example, if you’d like help choosing a dress or picking out a binder, you can let us know when booking - that way we can tailor support to you.

What hours can I book an appointment?

Thursday: 12–6pm
Friday: 12–6pm
Saturday: 11–4pm

How long can I stay for?

As long as you like during our opening hours! We have games, Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee available if you’d like to just hang out.

What happens if I forget to book and just show up?

We understand some people might come for a visit without making an appointment. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee you'll be able to enter without a prior appointment. Click here to make an appointment.

Can I bring my friends, partner, or family?

Absolutely! You’re welcome to bring along anyone who makes you feel more comfortable, including friends, family, or support workers. Everyone must respect the visitor agreement. Our priority is to maintain a safe, affirming space for transgender, gender diverse and non-binary people.

I want to talk to someone about my trans identity - is this the space for it?

No, these bookings are for help shopping or relaxing in the community lounge. If you would like support navigating your gender journey our free Peer Navigation appointments are the perfect place for that!

I’m trans and struggling with my mental health. Who can I talk to?

Transgender Victoria is a peer support charity. We run social support events and programs, and offer free peer navigation services. Our staff are not licensed mental health clinicians. If you need mental health support we recommend wonderful organisations like the below.

visiting affirmation station

Each month Affirmation Station hosts a variety of social gatherings, workshops, and gender-affirming activities such as personal styling, barbering, post-top surgery osteo care and bra fittings. All of our programs are designed to help gender-diverse people freely explore who they are and how they want to express themselves.

Address:279 Lygon Street, Brunswick East

Opening Hours (by appointment only): Thursday: 12PM - 6PM
Friday: 12PM - 6PM
Saturday: 11AM - 4PM

Make an appointment:
Click here.

accessibility at affirmation station

We’re committed to increasing safety and inclusion for our TGD community and their allies through multiple accessibility and inclusion strategies.Here’s what we currently offer:

Public Transport Access The 6 or 1 tram stops directly at Albert St/Lygon St, right outside our venue. The Brunswick Train Station is 1.2km or a 16 minute walk away.

Parking There is limited all day parking on side streets around Affirmation Station. If you are driving directly to Affirmation Station make sure to leave plenty of time to park.

Step-Free Access

Accessible Bathroom

All-Gender Bathroom

Sensory-friendly adjustable lighting

Quiet Room/Low-sensory space

Free or Low Cost Services A lot of our events are low cost or free but if anything every feels financially inaccessible, feel free to reach out.

Closed captions available For online and in-person events upon request

Air purifiers in all indoor spaces

Free N95 masks Available at the door

Free pronoun badges available at the door

Free tea and coffee Accessible at our community events or if shopping at our Op Shop or hanging in our Community Lounge

Interpreter-friendly You’re welcome to bring your own interpreter to any of our programs, services or when shopping. Welcoming to also reach out to us if you would like us to organise.

Chairs with and without arms

Neurodivergent-inclusive and trauma-informed staff and practices

Alternative communication methods supported (e.g. writing instead of speaking)

Trans-led team with lived experience of access and inclusion needs

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If there are other ways we can support you to access our space – whether online or in person – please reach out.

We’re always open to feedback, learning and growing alongside our wonderful communities.

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TGV operates across lands belonging to the Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung, Taungurong, Dja Dja Wurrung, and Wathaurung peoples of the Kulin Nation. Transgender Victoria pays its respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and acknowledges that sovereignty has never been ceded.