Sydney Leather Men

Sydney Leather Men Incorporated (SLM) is a community organization dedicated to revitalizing the gay leather scene in Sydney. Founded by Mick Watson, Igor Rudar, Peter Rayner, and Raymond Van Der Zalm, SLM emerged in 2022 following extensive community consultation during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Its mission is to create safe, inclusive spaces for gay male and male-identifying Leather Men to socialize and bond.

SLM hosts regular social events and public gatherings to boost visibility and inclusivity within the leather and fetish community.

The organization also revived the Sydney Leather Title, selecting a new Sydney Mr Leather in March 2023 after a seven-year hiatus. In August 2023, SLM launched the inaugural Sydney Leather Weekend, expanding it to Sydney Leather Week by 2024.

SLM operates under strict rules, including an Inclusion Policy, Conflict Resolution Policy, Consent Policy, and a Code of Conduct, ensuring a respectful and welcoming environment for all participants. In November 2023, SLM became a registered non-profit organization in NSW, further cementing its commitment to the community.