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Wear it purple - this Friday 30th August

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Have you visited the exhibition yet?

Celebrating a diverse community | Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited the Pride In the North exhibition at the Gallery at Sunbury Hume Global Learning …

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240508-slow-is-the-first-film-to-really-understand-asexuality

Slow is the first film to really understand asexuality The experiences of asexual people been largely invisible on screen until now. But pioneering new film Slow is shining a light on them.

Yayy. So proud of this show! Go Bluey xx

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[ID: a photo of an animated blue heeler dog “Beloved Australian Cartoon Bluey
Introduces a Q***r Family for the First Time”]
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https://www.them.us/story/beloved-australian-kids-show-bluey-introduced-queer-family

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Remembering the late Steve Bronski on his birthday (February 7, 1960).

Steven William Forrest was a Scottish singer-songwriter, best known for his time as a member of synth pop band Bronski Beat, with Jimmy Somerville and Larry Steinbachek. He was a co-founder and keyboard player of the group Bronski Beat, known for the singles "Smalltown Boy" and "Why?". He was also an LGBTQ activist and was openly gay from an early age.

He died on December 7, 2021.

🌈 Embrace inclusivity with The Melton Rainbow Social (MRS)! 🌈

Our doors are open to all members of the LGBTIQA+ community and allies. 🌟

Join us for movie nights, coffee catch-ups, and serene nature walks – where friendship flourishes and acceptance reigns. 💖

Ready to connect? Click the link below to become a part of our vibrant community:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/meltonrainbowsocial/?ref=share

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Today we marked International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) with a community event and flag raising.

IDAHOBIT is a global day that aims to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Thank you to our guest speakers who shared stories and all who participated to promote awareness and talk about the work that still needs to be done to stop discrimination.

Find out more at https://www.idahobit.org.au/

Best Premier Ever!

Parliament hosts drag story time for cancelled performers The Andrews government said they held the event in defiance of a “small hateful minority” that had recently targeted drag events at local councils.

Hume IDAHOBIT - Story Time

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Dan Andrews on Twitter “We stand with Victoria's LGBTIQ community today - and every single day. Happy IDAHOBIT.”

All 79 Victorian Councils fly the Rainbow Flag!

All 79 Local Councils In Victoria To Fly Rainbow Flags To Mark IDAHOBIT This Year - Star Observer LGBTQI advocacy groups have welcomed the decision by local councils and the Victorian Parliament to fly the Pride flag as "incredible", in light of far-right groups recently targeting councillors and council staff over drag storytime events.

https://mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au/city-of-ballarat-inclusion-documents

City of Ballarat Inclusion Framework and plans Why is Council working on inclusion? When we developed the Community Vision last year, our community made it very clear that being an inclusive city was important. Local governments are also required by law to protect, improve and promote the health and wellbeing of

https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/news/ballarat-city-council-endorses-lgbtiqa-advisory-committee

Ballarat City Council endorses LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee | City of Ballarat Ballarat City Council endorses LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee 28 April 2021 6:38pm Ballarat City Council tonight endorsed the establishment and resourcing of an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee, complete with action plan and budget. Potential activities to be included in an action plan are: Rainbow Tick or....

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ACU Ballarat Lgbtiq+ Society We are a supportive network of LGBTIQ+ students/staff/alumni & allies. Our aim is for all LGBTIQ+ pe