Flourish After Fifty | Women's Support Group

Is this Women's Support Group Right for Me?

Are you an LGBTIQ+ woman over fifty feeling like you’re at a crossroads in life? If so, you’re not alone. This stage of life often brings about significant transitions, whether it’s navigating retirement, adjusting to an empty nest, experiencing shifts in personal relationships, or simply recognising that the life you’ve built no longer resonates with who you are today. If any of this sounds familiar, this two-part workshop is designed specifically for you.

In the first workshop, we’ll explore the nature of life transitions, focusing on knowing yourself as you are today. Together, we’ll affirm your current passions and values, building a foundation for the changes you wish to embrace. The second workshop is a “life-edit” session, where we guide you in evaluating your commitments and relationships, identifying what matters most and creating space for new opportunities. By the end, you’ll have an actionable “next best move” to help you build a fulfilling life after fifty.

As LGBTIQ+ individuals, many of us have already walked paths of self-discovery, resilience, and reinvention. This workshop honours that journey, encouraging you to continue exploring what matters most to you now. The tools and frameworks provided will help you navigate meaningful life transitions and embrace changes that reflect your evolving sense of self.

What Other Women's Health Services Are Available?

Flourish After Fifty is just one component of Thorne Harbour Health’s broader commitment to women’s health and wellbeing. This program is part of our range of support groups, which each provide inclusive spaces where our communities can share experiences and build resilience. Other women’s support groups include Sphere, Scope, Novus and Drink Limits.

Support groups are one of the services we’ve identified in our Women’s Health Strategy. Our Women’s Health Strategy addresses the specific needs of LGBTIQ+ women, reducing barriers to care and ensuring access to safe, high-quality support. This strategy is informed by community voices and tailored to meet the real, evolving needs of women.

For decades, Thorne Harbour has delivered popular peer education groups for gay and bi men. In the past several years, the organisation has continued to expand its offering for women, with Flourish After Fifty now joining our program.

Flourish After Fifty is facilitated by Sue West, a seasoned leadership and career coach, who empowers women over fifty to navigate life and career transitions. This two-part workshop is completely free and open to all LGBTIQ+ women aged fifty and above. Learn more and register to attend.