Meetings

AMMA meets on the 1^st and the 3^rd Wednesday of every month at Level 2, 9 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills (off Liverpool Street).

A friendly, safe and relaxed atmosphere where you can listen or discuss relevant issues amongst other like minded attendees. The meetings are confidential and anonymous.

We meet at 7:45 PM for Early Bird tea and coffee and a chance to meet new friends. The meetings commence at 8:00 PM and usually conclude around 9:30 PM with tea and coffee, and the opportunity for one–on–one discussions.

The meetings are facilitated by experienced GAMMA members who have been through the journey and understand the issues involved. Guest speakers are often invited to share their knowledge on such topics as:

Family Law – the issues and suggested approach
Managing the change – with children, families and parenting
Relationships – with former–spouses and Gay men, and support networks for wives and families
Safe Sex &ndash education and awareness
Support Groups – social and professional
Financial Planning – making long term responsible decisions
Managing a Gay lifestyle

GAMMA Meeting Schedule & Activities 2008

he following meetings are planned for 2008, however changes may occur unexpectedly.

GAMMA NSW — Meetings & Activities
February	6 (WED)	What a Man Needs	Gary Hodson Manager, Relationships Australia

	20 (WED)	Homosexuality and Religion	Karl Hand Metropolitan Community Church (MCC)

March	5 (WED)	Surviving and Flourishing Post-Marriage	Anthony Williams Former GAMMA member

	19 (WED)	Life After GAMMA	David Emery

April	2 (WED)	GAMMA Café A place for GAMMA members to socialize with friends and other like-minded men in a safe, relaxed environment. Open 8:00–9:30 PM.

	16 (WED)	Getting Your Needs Met in a Relationship	John Raymond Relationship Coach and Corporate Trainer

May	7 (WED)	Intimacy in the context of Couple Relationships	Jenny Douglas Clinical Coordinator (Counseling Service), Relationships Australia

	21 (WED)	Property Settlement: Who Gets What?	Tom Reeve Attorney, Marsden's Law Group

June	4 (WED)	Partners of Gay and Bisexual Men	The Leichhardt Women's Group

	18 (WED)	GAMMA Forum GAMMA Forum is an ideal opportunity for anyone with an issue they want to discuss and get information or help on. Regardless of what that issue is, whether on relationships, sex, meeting other guys, same-sex relationships, etc, this is a unique opportunity that doesn’t happen very often. By being open and willing to discuss issues around our awakening sexuality is a great way to gain clarity and a better understanding. It’s not easy coming to terms with your sexuality especially when you’ve been married and thought you’d put that same-sex attraction to rest. As we all have experienced, we know that doesn’t happen. Like a volcano that bubbles underground demanding expression, so too your authentic sexuality. It will eventually rise to the surface and demand to be acknowledged and expressed.	Gary Hodson President, GAMMA

July	2 (WED)	Anxiety, Anger, and Dispair	Julian Short Psychiatrist

	16 (WED)	Out Late: A discussion on the issues faced by men who come Out later in life	Dermot Ryan Sexual Health Unit, AIDS Council of NSW (ACON)

August	6 (WED)	GAMMA Café A place for GAMMA members to socialize with friends and other like-minded men in a safe, relaxed environment. Open 8:00–9:30 PM.

	20 (WED)	Parenting Disputes: What is relevant and what is not?	Tom Reeve Attorney, Marsden's Law Group

September	3 (WED)	Services offered by Family Relationship Centres	Len Kenny Senior Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Family Relationship Centre (FRC), Relationships Australia

	17 (WED)	Topic to be advised	Anthony Williams Former GAMMA member

October	1 (WED)	GAMMA Forum GAMMA Forum is an ideal opportunity for anyone with an issue they want to discuss and get information or help on. Regardless of what that issue is, whether on relationships, sex, meeting other guys, same-sex relationships, etc, this is a unique opportunity that doesn’t happen very often. By being open and willing to discuss issues around our awakening sexuality is a great way to gain clarity and a better understanding. It’s not easy coming to terms with your sexuality especially when you’ve been married and thought you’d put that same-sex attraction to rest. As we all have experienced, we know that doesn’t happen. Like a volcano that bubbles underground demanding expression, so too your authentic sexuality. It will eventually rise to the surface and demand to be acknowledged and expressed.	Gary Hodson President, GAMMA

	15 (WED)	Annual General Meeting (AGM) GAMMA's Annual General Meeting will be held tonight, followed by GAMMA Café. All are welcome. The meeting begins at 7:30 PM and runs until 8:15 PM. GAMMA Café A place for GAMMA members to socialize with friends and other like-minded men in a safe, relaxed environment. Open 8:15–9:30 PM.

November	5 (WED)	The Divorce Process	Tom Reeve Attorney, Marsden's Law Group

	19 (WED)	GAMMA Café A place for GAMMA members to socialize with friends and other like-minded men in a safe, relaxed environment. Open 8:00–9:30 PM.

December	3 (WED)	Managing Crucial Conversations Effectively	John Raymond Relationship Coach and Corporate Trainer

	17 (WED)	GAMMA Christmas Dinner Break-up dinner for GAMMA members.