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Our policy is not to publish email addresses for social groups identified on our website to prevent them from being spammed.

So here’s how to get in touch with groups in Sydney that run social activities for older dykes, including ones that don’t have their own websites

Afternoon Tea and Discussion for Older Lesbians

Organised by Ten Forty at Lilyfield.
Join us for some afternoon tea and fun afternoon events. Free and open to all lesbians over 40. For dates and details please email contact@olderdykes.org with your name and a phone number.

Dykes for Dinner

Organises restaurant dinners on the second Thursday of every month.
If you are interested in joining this group email
contact@olderdykes.org

Women in the Bush

A lesbian bushwalking and social group based in Sydney.
For more information email info@womeninthebush.org.au or go to their website www.womeninthebush.org.au

Retiring Women

A social group offering a variety of events including coffee mornings, lunches and theatre nights.
Email contact@olderdykes for the Retiring Women email address

The Women’s Library

Book discussion, library volunteers, musical groups, art exhibitions.
8-10 Brown Street Newtown Tel: 02 8592 4970 Opening hours are Tues-Thurs 11am – 3pm and weekends noon-4pm www.thewomenslibrary.org.au

Sydney Lesbian Open House

The Sydney Lesbian Open House was a long-running volunteer-run social and discussion group for lesbians and queer women that officially closed in April 2018.
Facebook Group remains active as an archival and lingering community space.
www.facebook.com/groups/10609268418/

Western Sydney Rainbow Readers Bookclub

This book group reads a diverse collection of LGBTQIA books for discussion at monthly meetings.
If you are interested in joining this group email contact@olderdykes

The LOVE Project

ACON’s ageing initiative, empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people to lead healthy active and more social lives. Offers healthy ageing information, events and activities (including online), sharing stories and experiences and new friends.
www.loveproject.org.au

Queer Screen

These are the bent boys and girls behind a whole slew of homo cinema events in Sydney, from the annual Mardi Gras film fest to the yearly Queer Doc fest. To make sure we don’t die of gay movie thirst during the rest of the year they have (somewhat) monthly showings of some gay and lesbian film classics.
www.queerscreen.com.au

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir

Just for fun singing group that prides itself on a high level of performance. They usually present a few shows a year in Sydney.
www.sglc.org

LOTL

Check listings in Lesbians on the Loose – LOTL – they have a monthly magazine and online listings www.LOTL.com

If you are running a social group that you would like to have listed on this page please email details to contact@olderdykes.org

The Lesbian Club

The Lesbian Club (TLC) is a membership based club for lesbians.
It was founded in 2023 with the aim of providing and promoting social and cultural events. There are branches in Melbourne and Sydney and ZOOM monthly events link lesbians in other cities and regional areas. thelesbianclub.org.au

Sydney Equality Dance

A queer-founded, community-driven dance group based at the Pride Centre Newtown, offering fun, friendly classes for all levels.
An inclusive space for every one who wants to dance. No partner required, no judgement, no pressure, just good music, and a welcoming space to move. sydneyequalitydance.com

Bush Lemons

Blue Mountains bushwalks and outdoor activities for lesbians www.bushlemons.com

If you are running a social group that you would like to have listed on this page please email details to contact@olderdykes.org

Our policy is not to publish email addresses for social groups identified on our website to prevent them from being spammed.

So here’s how to get in touch with groups in Sydney that run social activities for older dykes, including ones that don’t have their own websites

SYDNEY

Dinner and Discussion evenings (bi-monthly)

Organised by Ten Forty at Haberfield.
For location details please email contact@olderdykes.org with your name and a phone number.

Dykes for Dinner

Organises restaurant dinners on the second Thursday of every month.
If you are interested in joining this group email
contact@olderdykes.org

Women in the Bush

A lesbian bushwalking and social group based in Sydney.
For more information email info@womeninthebush.org.au or go to their website www.womeninthebush.org.au

Retiring Women

A social group offering a variety of events including coffee mornings, lunches and theatre nights.
Email contact@olderdykes for the Retiring Women email address

The Women’s Library

Book discussion, library volunteers, musical groups, art exhibitions 8-10 Brown Street Newtown Tel: 9557 7060
www.thewomenslibrary.org.au

Sydney Lesbian Open House

A free, informal discussion/social group ideal for anyone just coming out or for people who have been out for ages but have just lost contact with their community.It is sponsored by the Women’s Library in Newtown, Sydney.
http://sydneyopenhouse.freeservers.com/

The LOVE Project

Empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people to lead healthy active and more social lives.
www.loveproject.org.au

JJ’s Dance School

Lesbian-run same-sex Ballroom and Latin dance school that offers both classes and occasional open dance parties. JJ’s also organizes the annual Black and White Ball for women.
Email contact@olderdykes to join the JJ’s Dance School email list

Queer Screen

These are the bent boys and girls behind a whole slew of homo cinema events in Sydney, from the annual Mardi Gras film fest to the yearly Queer Doc fest. To make sure we don’t die of gay movie thirst during the rest of the year they have (somewhat) monthly showings of some gay and lesbian film classics.
www.queerscreen.com.au

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir

Just for fun singing group that prides itself on a high level of performance. They usually present a few shows a year in Sydney.
www.sglc.org

LOTL

Check listings in Lesbians on the Loose – LOTL – they have a monthly magazine and online listings www.LOTL.com

If you are running a social group that you would like to have listed on this page please email details to contact@olderdykes.org

BLUE MOUNTAINS

Lemon Zest

Blue Mountains Lesbian Social Group – activities created by the community for the community. www.bmlemonzest.org

If you are running a social group that you would like to have listed on this page please email details to contact@olderdykes.org

Bush Lemons

Blue Mountains bushwalks and outdoor activities for lesbians
www.pinkmountains.com.au

ALBURY/WODONGA

LAWS

LAWS (Lesbians of Albury Wodonga) is ten years old. We are basically a very friendly social group. The group is not restricted to any age group. We meet at regular dinners & other functions. Email contact@olderdykes for the LAWS email address.

If you are running a social group that you would like to have listed on this page please email details to contact@olderdykes.org

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