Reclaiming Connection in the LGBTQIA+ Community 

At Get Out, we believe connection is the foundation of a thriving LGBTQIA+ community. In a world where mental health struggles, substance use, and isolation impact so many, finding your people has never been more important.

The reality is clear: LGBTQIA+ people face unique pressures and higher rates of psychological distress — but research consistently shows that strong, meaningful connections can make all the difference. That’s where we come in.

Get Out is your LGBTQIA+ Community Matchmaker — built to help you find your people and feel more connected.

We make it easier to discover the events, groups, and activities that matter to you. Whether it’s social meetups, team sports, volunteering, creative workshops, or wellness challenges — Get Out helps you connect with like-minded people in real life, not just online.

We believe community shouldn’t be left to chance (or algorithms). That’s why we’re building a platform that supports meaningful connection — beyond the apps, beyond the bars, and beyond your postcode.

By making connection easy, accessible, and joyful, we’re helping to reduce loneliness and build a culture of belonging — where being yourself is enough, and finding your people feels effortless.

  • You can find your people and feel more connected.

    Get Out helps you discover social events, fitness groups, creative workshops, volunteering opportunities, and more. Whether you're looking to try something new or just show up as yourself, we make it easy to build real-life connection through shared interests, purpose, and joy.

    Because community shouldn’t be something you have to search for alone.

  • We focus on proactive connection, helping people find friendships and support before reaching crisis point. While we’re not a mental health service, we work alongside existing organisations, always directing members to the right support when needed.

  • Get Out is for everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Whether you’re looking to make friends, get active, or find your next passion project, you belong here.

  • We’re not a dating app or a party promoter — we’re a community builder. Get Out is designed to foster real-world connection through shared interests, purpose, and belonging. Think of us as your guide to the LGBTQIA+ community: less swiping, more showing up.

  • Friendship is a big part of it — but so is meaning. Whether you’re chasing a fitness goal, giving back through volunteering, or exploring something creative, Get Out is about doing the things you love with people who get it.

  • Everything from queer hikes to drag trivia, meditation sessions to dance workshops, knitting circles to pride festivals. We spotlight both grassroots gatherings and major events — so there’s always something to suit your vibe. Check out the calendar here: https://lu.ma/GetOut

  • Right now, we’re focused on building community across Australia — with local events, regional meetups, and national initiatives. But the big dream? A global platform that makes loneliness optional, wherever you are.

"For a long time, I was chasing connection in all the wrong places — through drinking, dating apps, and trying to be whoever people needed me to be. But sobriety, movement, volunteering, and finding purpose taught me something simple: real connection doesn’t come from performance — it comes from presence. I started Get Out to build the kind of community I needed when I felt most alone — one where queer people can find each other through shared values, not just shared vices. Whether it’s through sport, art, service or just showing up, Get Out exists to help us find our people — and maybe, in the process, ourselves."

Brodie West

Founder | Get Out

Founder, Brodie West. Click the link to hear the Enterprize Tasmania Get Out pitch!

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