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Adult Pathfinders

Empowering Identity. Building Community.
We are Australia’s only Jewish organisation supporting individuals exploring beyond their religious lifestyle.

Adult Pathfinder
Programs & Services

Our unique programs are tailored to respond to the expressed needs of Adult 'Pathfinders' — Jewish people who are questioning their religious lifestyle, practises or beliefs (age 18+).

Contact: info@pathwaysmelbourne.org (strictly confidential)

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Read our Pathfinder Survey 2026

Meet Ups & Festive Lunches

We're building a strong peer support community for Adult Pathfinders through monthly events, our coffee club and ​Rosh Hashanah & Passover festive lunches. 

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LGBTQIA+ Pathfinder Group

Our supportive community of LGBTQIA+ Adult Pathfinders meet to discuss their evolving religious identities, and gender/sexuality questions in a safe and accepting space.

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PATH4LIFE | Mentor Program

Our fully trained volunteer Mentors help Pathfinders unlock their full potential. With diverse backgrounds and skills, they bring lived experience, personal guidance, and professional know-how to every step of the journey.

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Referrals to Professional Services

We arrange strictly confidential referrals for Adult Pathfinders who require specialised advice from GPs, Psychologists, Lawyers (inc. Gett support), Emergency Housing, Food Support (via OneBox and C Care) & more..

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Art & Writing Skills Workshops

Our popular Art Skills and Writing Workshops bring Adult Pathfinders together to connect, create and grow — building skills and friendships in a warm, supportive environment.

Upcoming Events

Pathways respects all expressions of religious identity

Pathways is not affiliated with any religious institutions

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Community Testimonials 

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Pathways Meet Ups have helped me connect with others who have shared that part of my journey and implicitly understand the challenges that can arise when leaving everything you've ever known.

Sheiny - Pathfinder since 2020

Social, cultural & skills programs to date

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Hours of PATH4LIFE mentoring

135

Food support packages delivered

135

Volunteers since we began

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