Convenience Is Stealing Our Community (And We’re Letting It)
Delivery apps, AI, and “frictionless” everything promised to give us time back - but what we traded away were the very skills and social rituals that make life feel full. This piece looks at how we’ve started choosing convenience over connection, why de-skilling is a queer issue as much as a cultural one, and what it would look like to rebuild a life that requires us again.
What a Year of Pitching and Starting Get Out Actually Taught Me
Twelve months of putting Get Out in front of rooms, investors, founders, and friends looked impressive from the outside - Enterprize pitch, community calendar, volunteer tool - but under the surface it was messier, slower, and more human than launch-day narratives ever admit. This is the story of how the idea evolved, where it stalled, what I learned about my own capacity (and limits), and why I’m bringing someone in to help grow what I still believe in.
The Partner Plot Twist: What If Dating Isn’t the Main Story?
If every conversation ends with “So, seeing anyone?”—you’re not imagining it. We’re culturally obsessed with coupling, even as apps turbo-charge snap judgments and fuel loneliness. This piece makes the case for stepping off the treadmill: prioritising friendship, purpose, and community over performance dating. With fresh research on swipes, AI “companions,” and why stated preferences rarely match real choices, here’s how to choose connection that lasts—whether or not it leads to a relationship.
Wear It Purple, Wear It Proud
Wear It Purple isn’t about cupcakes — it’s about belonging that saves lives. Growing up in Tasmania, I learned to mask fear by overachieving. Today, I wear purple so rainbow young people see what I couldn’t: ordinary, safe, proud futures. This piece shares the why, the youth reality, and simple ways schools and workplaces can make it real.
How to Rebuild Friendship: Small Habits That Stick
I tried to optimise my way out of loneliness; it didn’t work. What has: being kinder to my brain and treating friendship like a practice. This field note blends neuroscience (micro-delights, cognitive appraisal), queer midlife reality, and six repeatable habits that make showing up easier — and connection stick.
Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind.
Loneliness doesn’t always announce itself with silence — sometimes it hides behind sore joints, low moods, and the vague ache of being out of sync. But movement, especially when shared, can shift that. Whether it’s travel, a fitness class, or a walk with someone who gets it, moving your body can change your mind.
The Calendar Conundrum: What Our Schedules Say About Our Values
If your calendar is a reflection of what you truly value, what is it telling you? Are you prioritising what matters most or getting lost in the busyness of life? It’s time to reclaim your time and reconnect with purpose.
The Hidden Battle: Understanding Loneliness in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Loneliness is an often-invisible struggle, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community, where social exclusion and lack of supportive spaces amplify feelings of isolation. Studies reveal that LGBTQIA+ individuals experience higher rates of loneliness and psychological distress. Get Out was created to address this — to build a safe, inclusive space that fosters genuine connections, friendships, and belonging. Together, we're redefining community support, one connection at a time.