Hi Laura,
A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.
There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in start talking and ask any question you like. You're quite safe here and we are very accepting.
Orange is such a beautiful place, and in reasonable distance to Sydney. You lucky soul. But yes, not much of a community out there. Seahorse sometimes do a trip out west, but you wouldn't fit in. They're more a glitz, glamour and faux fur community.
And I feel for your adventures with the Gender Centre. I know the clientele you speak of. Not a good representation of Sydney's community.
How often, if at all do you get to Sydney? There is a fortnightly dinner at Parramatta RSL if that's of any benefit. Otherwise there is a group in Katoomba that have regular activities.
Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Speak to you as soon as I pick some strawberries.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine