Oogachaga

Oogachaga Oogachaga is Singapore's most established LGBTQ+ community organisation, supporting & affirming individuals, couples, families & communities since 1999.

Oogachaga is a community-based, non-profit professional organisation, working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer & gender-diverse (LGBTQ+) individuals, couples & families in Singapore since 1999.

[Research Study Volunteers Needed] Researchers from James Cook University (Singapore Campus) are looking for participant...
31/03/2026

[Research Study Volunteers Needed]
Researchers from James Cook University (Singapore Campus) are looking for participants to take part in a research study that seeks to understand the stressors that sexual minority and gender diverse couples (i.e., members of the LGBTQ+ community) face and the ways in which they cope with and overcome such stressors in Singapore.

The eligibility criteria for the study are as follows:

- Participants must be 18 years of age or older,
- Participants must be Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents,
- Potential participants must currently live or be predominantly located in Singapore, as the project seeks to understand minority stress and structural stigma experiences grounded in the Singapore context.
- Participants must currently be in a long-term romantic relationship for at least six months with only one other person who identifies as a sexual minority and/or gender diverse individual.
- Must not be currently raising children (below the age of 18 years) with their partner.

* Please note that if your partner has participated in this study, you will not be eligible to participate, as we seek to gather varied relationship experiences and stressors faced by sexual minority and gender diverse couples in Singapore.

If eligible to participate, you will be invited to complete a survey (~30 minutes), submit a relationship map (~ 30 minutes), and participate in a one-on-one online interview on Microsoft Teams (~ 60 to 90 minutes).

No forms of personal identifiers will be collected as part of the study. All information gathered during the study will be kept strictly confidential. Participants who complete the study will receive a SGD35 FairPrice voucher as a token of appreciation for their time and effort.

If you are interested or know anyone who might be, please contact the researchers directly:
- Alif
- Joanna

πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ On this day, and every day, we continue to support and affirm our transgender staff, volunteers, clients, donors, ...
31/03/2026

πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ On this day, and every day, we continue to support and affirm our transgender staff, volunteers, clients, donors, supporters, and family members.

🩡 31 March is International Transgender Day of Visibility, often known simply Trans Day of Visibility or TDOV for short.

🩷 It is an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people, and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people all over the world.

🀍 The International Transgender Day of Visibility was founded by Rachel Crandall Crocker, an American psychotherapist and transgender activist, on 31 March 2009.

πŸ’š SELAMAT HARI RAYA PUASAπŸ’› SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI🀍 MAAF ZAHIR DAN BATINWishing all who celebrate this special fest...
21/03/2026

πŸ’š SELAMAT HARI RAYA PUASA
πŸ’› SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
🀍 MAAF ZAHIR DAN BATIN

Wishing all who celebrate this special festival to end the month of fasting, a very happy, blessed and peaceful time!

NeuroQueering: Getting Curious About ADHDThis is a community workshop for  anyone who is keen to find out more about bei...
02/03/2026

NeuroQueering: Getting Curious About ADHD

This is a community workshop for anyone who is keen to find out more about being ADHD and q***r.

Have you ever wondered…
🩷Why do your attention, energy, or emotions feel hard to regulate at times?
πŸ’šWhether ADHD might be part of your story?
πŸ’œWhat options might be worth exploring if you resonate with ADHD traits?

This is a 2-hour, q***r-affirming introductory session exploring ADHD, co-facilitated by Colin Toh, a counsellor who works with q***r neurodivergent clients, and Vins Tan, an ADHD coach with lived experience.

Note: This is not a diagnostic or therapy session. You’re welcome whether you’re curious, questioning, or simply exploring. Family members and professionals are welcome too!

πŸ—“ 11 April 2026, Saturday
⏱️ 11 am to 1 pm
πŸ“To be disclosed with confirmed participants
πŸ“²$20 registration fee
πŸ‘‰πŸΎ Through QR code or https://bit.ly/NeuroQueering

Happy Chinese New Year!🐎 Wishing all who celebrate a Healthy and Energetic Year of the Horse!!
17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year!

🐎 Wishing all who celebrate a Healthy and Energetic Year of the Horse!!

On VALENTINE'S DAY, we're thinking of you if you're LGBTQ and...❀️ In love🧑 Starting a new relationshipπŸ’› Long to be in a...
14/02/2026

On VALENTINE'S DAY, we're thinking of you if you're LGBTQ and...

❀️ In love

🧑 Starting a new relationship

πŸ’› Long to be in a relationship

πŸ’š Ended a relationship

πŸ’™ Grieving a partner

πŸ’œ Never had a romantic relationship

🩢 Having a difficult romantic relationship

🩷 Have an affirming romantic relationship

🀎 Are a relationship role model to others

πŸ—“οΈ SAVE THE DATE πŸ‘ˆπŸ½For the first time ever, Oogachaga will be hosting a community session titled "NeuroQueering: Getting...
11/02/2026

πŸ—“οΈ SAVE THE DATE πŸ‘ˆπŸ½

For the first time ever, Oogachaga will be hosting a community session titled "NeuroQueering: Getting Curious About ADHD".

This 2-hour introductory session is a gentle, q***r-affirming space to get curious about Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), without pressure to self-diagnose or reach conclusions.

Many q***r people notice patterns around attention, energy, emotion, and overwhelm, but aren’t sure what to make of them. This session invites exploration by offering language and perspectives that may help you make sense of your experiences.

The session will be co-facilitated by a counsellor who works with q***r neurodivergent clients, and an ADHD coach with lived experience and professional background in counselling.

More registration details will be released in March. In the meantime, please save the date and tell all your friends!

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Professional Counselling Fees Update - January 2026🟣 Counselling fees are charged as the LGBTQ-affirming service is prov...
07/01/2026

Professional Counselling Fees Update - January 2026

🟣 Counselling fees are charged as the LGBTQ-affirming service is provided by trained professionals, & also to generate revenue to cover operating costs.

🟒 Current rates:

$120 per session for individuals (1 client)
Duration: 60 mins

$160 per session for couples & families (2 or more clients)
Duration: 90 mins

🟠 For clients who are in financial need & unable to pay the full counselling fee, they can apply for subsidy with supporting documents.

πŸ”΅ Our Whatsapp and Email counselling services remain free of charge, anonymous and confidential.

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Visit this page for more information about our professional counselling service: https://oogachaga.com/professional-counselling

πŸŽ‰From all of us here at Oogachaga, we wish you and everyone you love and care about a Healthy and Fulfilling New Year in...
01/01/2026

πŸŽ‰From all of us here at Oogachaga, we wish you and everyone you love and care about a Healthy and Fulfilling New Year in 2026!!! πŸ©·πŸ©΅πŸ€πŸ–€πŸ€Žβ€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ

2025 wrapped!!! πŸ©΅πŸ©·πŸ€πŸ–€πŸ€Žβ€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œWe've had an incredible year in numbers!πŸ’œ Professional counselling reached an all-time high ...
30/12/2025

2025 wrapped!!! πŸ©΅πŸ©·πŸ€πŸ–€πŸ€Žβ€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ

We've had an incredible year in numbers!

πŸ’œ Professional counselling reached an all-time high of 1,594 sessions, which worked out to be an average 4 to 5 sessions per day, seven days a week! And this is just for the period January to November, as we're still tabulating figures for December πŸ‘₯

πŸ’› We also supported clients through 648 Whatsapp counselling chats πŸ“²

🧑 Handled 101 counselling emails πŸ’Œ

❀️ Organised & conducted 20 youth sessionsπŸ‘­πŸ‘«πŸ‘¬

πŸ’š Reached out to 21 companies through 24 corporate engagement sessions and 1,403 participants

Phew!

πŸ™πŸ½Do consider donating to Oogachaga through our PayNow QR code or the link below, so that we can continue supporting and affirming Singapore's LGBTQ+ community of individuals, couples and families in 2026 and beyond!

πŸ‘‰πŸΎ https://oogachaga.com/donate

β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ Merry Christmas!Wishing all who celebrate - including staff members, volunteers, clients, donors, community memb...
25/12/2025

β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ Merry Christmas!

Wishing all who celebrate - including staff members, volunteers, clients, donors, community members, corporate partners, allies & family members - a lovely and peaceful time this festive season!

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Statement on the Passing of M. RaviπŸ–€πŸ©ΆπŸ€πŸ–€πŸ©ΆπŸ€πŸ–€πŸ©ΆπŸ€Chairperson and former executive director of Oogachaga, Bryan Choong, said:β€œ...
24/12/2025

Statement on the Passing of M. Ravi

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Chairperson and former executive director of Oogachaga, Bryan Choong, said:

β€œM. Ravi took a bold and unprecedented step in 2010 when he represented Tan Eng Hong and initiated Singapore’s first legal challenge against Section 377A. In my interactions with him, I was struck by his deep passion and commitment to the cause. He will be remembered for his significant contribution to the movement that ultimately led to the Parliamentary repeal of Section 377A in 2022.”

In a 2013 interview for his autobiography β€œKampong Boy”, Ravi shared that β€œthe outcome (of the legal challenges) could be far-reaching for LGBT people in Singapore. It would be a firm foundation to support the rights of LGBT persons, from which to advocate for the recognition of those rights.”

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β€œI have to thank my Mum for the courage and tenacity that she imparted to me. I constantly tap into that vast reservoir of energy that is deep within me. The universe is an infinite source of that energy. Love and compassion must be that driving force.” M. Ravi, 2013

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57B Pagoda Street
Singapore
059216

Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 19:00
Thursday 11:00 - 19:00
Friday 11:00 - 19:00

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