Freedom Centre

Don’t be spooked it is time for October! 🦇🎃👻🐈‍⬛ (and it is a busy one! time to confront those fears and come along to some events)

🌈Mandurah: Youth Chill Hangout🌈
🎫 Registrations are essential. Check link in bio!
[Ages 12-25] 10.00am-3.30pm (if you can’t make all of it, zero stress - come along when you can!)
> Thu 1
> Fri 2
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🧙⚔️🌈Q***r DnD! Mental Health Day🌈🏹🧝
🎫 Registrations are essential. Check link in bio!
Q***r DnD @ Vic Park Community Centre.
> Sat 10th

Character Creation [Ages 12-25] 4:30pm-3.30pm
Help with character creation if you are new to the game!
> Wed 30 September
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🍿👻Drop-in Halloween Movie Night 🎃📽️
Gender Q [Ages 16-25]💚
> Thu 29
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💜 In Person Drop-In: 4pm – 7:30pm 💜
Under 18s [Ages 12-17]❤️
> Thu 1
> Wed 7
> Thu 15
> Wed 21

Over 18s [Ages 18-25]🩵
> Thu 8
> Mon 12
> Wed 14
> Mon 26

Gender Q [Ages 16-25]💚
> Thu 29* Halloween Movie Night in Drop-in
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🖥️👾Online Drop-In: 4pm – 8pm 👾🖥️
Under 18s [Ages 13-17]❤️
> Mon 19
Over 18s [Ages 18-25]🩵
> Thu 22
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🎨Craft Group: 4pm-5:45pm🎨@ WAAC
[Ages 16-25]
> Tue 6
> Tue 13
> Tue 27
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❌ CLOSED ❌
> Mon 5
> Tue 20
> Wed 28

Sorry for the change in schedule, but Thursday's Under 18 Drop-In will be online!
If you haven't joined our online sessions before, access to our Discord server is available in the link in bio OR on our website!
We hope to see you there!

Drop-In Information
👉Thursday: Under 18s Online [Ages 13- 17, 4pm - 8pm]

ID: White text on a purple background decorated with rainbows and the Freedom logo. The text reads "Attention! Tomorrow's Under 18s Drop-In Is Now ONLINE. Thursday 1st October. Due to temporary building damage - We apologise for the inconvenience

There's a lot coming up this October! We have Q***r DND again with YPN on the 10th and a character creation session this Wednesday🐉🧚
If you're in Northam or Mandurah, we have some creative events this week and next week too!
Check out the description below or link in bio for more information and registration.

[Q***r DND] 🐉🧙⚔️
A collaborative DND event between Freedom and YPN for ages 12-25.
Character creation session 30th September @ The Y Gig Space
Game day 10th October @ Vic Park Community Centre

[Northam Event]
Check out our Craft Care & Connect program that we will be hosting on the 6th and 7th October. Link in bio for more information and registration ✏️🧶🎨

[Mandurah Event]
Check out our Youth Chill Hangout event that we will be hosting THIS WEEK on the 1st and 2nd of October. Link in bio for more information and registration 🪡✏️🏳️‍🌈

❗Reminder that BQDC is now at 664 Murray Street, West Perth❗

👉 Monday: CLOSED
👉 Tuesday: Be Q***r Do Craft [Ages 16 - 25, 4pm - 545pm]
👉 Wednesday: Over 18s Online [Ages 18 - 25, 4pm - 8pm]
👉 EDIT: Thursday: Under 18s Online [Ages 13- 17, 4pm - 8pm]

ID: Two polaroid images on a purple text background. At the top of the image is purple text on a white tape background reading “This Week at FC!”, “28th Sept - 2nd Oct”. The polaroid on the right depicts the information listed above. The polaroid on the left displays the poster for Q***r DND, featuring an image of a 20-sided dice, swords and dragon. The caption reads "YPN are hosting DND again with Freedom and Neami!".

Today is Bi+ Visibility Day 🩷💜💙
This lands on the last day of Bis*xual Awareness Week!
Swipe to learn more about what Bi+ means and discover celebrities you may not know are Bi+! 🏳️‍🌈

Image Description
Slide 1: A pink, purple and blue gradient background with a white text box, and matching coloured flags, hearts and stars. Pink, purple and blue text reading as "Today is Bis*xual+ Visibility Day! 23rd September".

Slide 2: A pink, purple and blue gradient background with a white text box, and matching coloured hearts and stars. The white text box has purple text stating "Bi+ Visibility Day is an annual celebration and acknowledgement of people who fall under the Bi umbrella. September 23rd has been the official Bi+ day since it was founded in 1999!"

Slide 3: A pink, purple and blue gradient background with a white text box, and matching coloured pride flag, hearts and stars. Above the text box is bold white text, "What is Bi+?". Inside the white text box is purple text, reading as "Bi+ refers to individuals who experience some form of attraction to more than one gender. It is an umbrella term that includes bis*xual, pans*xual and omnis*xual individuals, in addition to romantic attractions."

Slide 4: A pink, purple and blue gradient background with a white text box, and matching coloured hearts and stars. Above the text box is bold white text, "Did You Know? Bi+ Celebs!". Inside the white text box are images of four celebrities: Freddie Mercury, Phoebe Bridgers, Megan Fox and Stephanie Beatriz.

Here's some photos from last week's BQDC Picnic! It was such a lovely day with so much creativity ✏️🎨🌈
We also have a few events coming up in October over the school holidays! Look below for a brief description of each or click the link in bio.

[Northam Event]
Check out our Craft Care & Connect program that we will be hosting on the 6th and 7th October. Link in bio for more information and registration ✏️🧶🎨

[Mandurah Event]
Check out our Youth Chill Hangout event that we will be hosting on the 1st and 2nd of October. Link in bio for more information and registration 🪡✏️🏳️‍🌈

❗Reminder that BQDC is now at 664 Murray Street, West Perth❗

👉 Monday: Over 18s [Ages 18 - 25, 4pm - 7.30pm]
👉 Tuesday: Be Q***r Do Craft [Ages 16 - 25, 4pm - 545pm]
👉 Wednesday: Under 18s [Ages 12 - 17, 4pm - 7.30pm]
👉 Thursday: GenderQ [Ages 16 - 25, 4pm - 7.30pm]

ID: Two polaroid images on a purple text background. At the top of the image is purple text on a white tape background reading “This Week at FC!”, “21st - 24th September”. The polaroid on the right depicts the information listed above. The polaroid on the left displays a photo from the Be Q***r Do Craft Picnic; a picnic layout with food, art supplies and drawings. The caption reads "Art and snacks at the BQDC Picnic!".

Mandurah! Freedom and YPN are coming to you second week of school holidays.
Bring your friends to our chill event where you can connect, engage in fun activities and eat free food!
Details:
🎫 Registrations are essential - https://shorturl.at/hqmaN
🗓 Thu 1st and Fri 2nd October 2026, 10.00am-3.30pm (if you can’t make all of it, zero stress - come along when you can!)
❓Two-day workshop for LGBTIQA+ people and allies (ages 12-25) to relax, learn new skills, and feel connected during your holidays
📍Location near Mandurah Forum to be sent privately to registered attendees
💰Free! Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided

Last week, we held our Be Q***r Do Craft Picnic. Thank you to everyone who attended, we had a lovely time! 🌈🎨

If you are located in Northam, check out our Craft Care & Connect program that we will be hosting in October over the school holidays. Link in bio for more information and registration ✏️🧶🎨

❗Reminder that BQDC is now at 664 Murray Street, West Perth❗

👉 Monday: Under 18s [Ages 12 - 17, 4pm - 7.30pm]
👉 Tuesday: Be Q***r Do Craft [Ages 16 - 25, 4pm - 545pm]
👉 Wednesday: Over 18s [Ages 18 - 25, 4pm - 7.30pm]
👉 Thursday: Under 18s Online [Ages 13 - 17, 4pm - 8pm]

ID: Two polaroid images on a purple text background. At the top of the image is purple text on a white tape background reading “This Week at FC!”, “14th - 17th September”. The polaroid on the right depicts the information listed above. The polaroid on the left displays a photo from the FC and YPN Q***r Prom; five Freedom peers and volunteers are posing at the photo booth. The caption reads "Our Peer Eds and Vollies at Q***r Prom 2026!".

Last week, we were so happy to hear about everyone's time at Q***r Prom! So many lovely stories from the night 🌈✨
We're excited to finally share some pictures! So many amazing outfits and magical vibes 🧚💫🧙

This week, our drop-in is back to its usual schedule, we hope to see you there!
Reminder that BQDC is now at 664 Murray Street, West Perth.

👉 Monday: Over 18s [Ages 18 - 25, 4pm - 7.30pm]
👉 Tuesday: Be Q***r Do Craft [Ages 16 - 25, 4pm - 545pm]
👉 Wednesday: Under 18s [Ages 12 - 17, 4pm - 7.30pm]
👉 Thursday: Over 18s [Ages 18 - 25, 4pm - 7.30pm]

ID: Two polaroid images on a purple text background. At the top of the image is purple text on a white tape background reading “This Week at FC!”, “7th - 11th September”. The polaroid on the right depicts the information listed above. The polaroid on the left displays a photo from the FC and YPN Q***r Prom. The caption reads "Q***r Prom 2026!".

‼️NOTICE: NEW LOCATION!
Join us for our next Be Q***r, Do Craft program! All about exploring the senses at the new home of BQDC, 664 Murray St, West Perth 🦻👁️👋

🗓️ Tuesdays 4:00pm to 5:45pm
📍WAAC (664 Murray St, West Perth)
👤Ages [16-25]🩵
All materials supplied by us, register via the link to ensure your spot and attend after week 3! 🌈✨
> Tue 8 September = Event! (Separate registrations required)
> Tue 15 September
> Tue 22 September
* Tue 29 September
* Tue 6 October
* Tue 13 October

Project 1. Find Your Frequency
- Discuss music while designing a vinyl art work 🎶💿
Project 2. Body Broadcast
- Body outlines, fingerpainting and more! 👤🎨
Project 3. Totally Toting
- Creating your own stamps and using them to decorate a tote bag 👜

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Last week, we held Q***r Prom 2026 in collaboration with YPN and City of Vincent! We hope you all had an amazing night and enjoyed celebrating Wear It Purple Day with us! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Here is a throwback to YPN's Q***r Prom last year while we wait on photos from this year's event! 🌈🪩

👉 Monday: Over 18s Online [Ages 18 - 25, 4pm - 8pm]
👉 Tuesday: CLOSED
👉 Wednesday: Over 18s [Ages 18- 25, 4pm - 7.30pm]
👉 Thursday: Under 18s [Ages 12- 17, 4pm - 7.30pm]

ID: Two polaroid images on a purple text background.
At the top of the image is purple text on a white tape
background reading “This Week at FC!”, “31st Aug - 4th
Sept”. The polaroid on the right depicts the
information listed above. The polaroid on the left
displays a photo of peer eds and volunteers at YPN Q***r Prom 2025. The caption reads "Throwback to Q***r Prom 2025!".