17 April 2018
Victoria’s Next Generation Of LGBTI Leaders
February 22, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Victoria’s next generation of LGBTI community leaders through a ground-breaking new leadership program. Minister for Equality Martin Foley said the Victorian LGBTI Leadership Program would build a network of emerging community leaders. The program will attract Victorians who have demonstrated drive, passion and a vision to contribute to their […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Equality
More Support For LGBTIQ+ Youth
January 30, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is getting behind new projects aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer young people. Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley today announced 12 organisations will share in more than $111,000 as part of the latest round of Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) grants. […]
A March For Equality, A Centre For Pride
January 28, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government has today marked the largest-ever Midsumma Pride March by unveiling the winning design for the Victorian Pride Centre. Minister for Equality Martin Foley today congratulated St Kilda-based firms Grant Amon Architects and Brearley Architects and Urbanists on their innovative take on the Pride Centre design. The design brings together a welcoming […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Equality
LGBTI Taskforce Supports A More Inclusive Victoria
January 11, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to create a more inclusive Victoria by appointing new members to the Victorian LGBTI Taskforce. Minister for Equality Martin Foley today announced two new appointments to the taskforce – bringing the total number of LGBTI experts and advocates to six. Associate Professor Gregory Phillips is a leading Aboriginal health […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Equality
Game-Changing Project To Combat Homophobia
October 2, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is embarking on a creative new approach to reduce homophobia in the community by employing the techniques and technologies of digital games. Leading Victorian games studio, Mighty Games, has partnered with the Victorian AIDS Council and Victoria University to create an engaging digital app that will give players of all ages […]
LGBTI Services To Expand In Response To High Demand
September 22, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is providing more support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Victorians in response to an increase in the number of people seeking help since the marriage equality survey has begun. The Labor Government has asked Victorian Aids Council and Drummond St services to lead the delivery of the $500,000 additional […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Equality
Support For LGBTI Family Violence Specialist Services
August 9, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government will support specialised family violence services for Victoria’s LGBTI community. Minister for Equality Martin Foley today announced $3 million over four years to develop comprehensive specialist services for LGBTI Victorians who experience or are at risk of experiencing family violence. This adds to the $1 million allocated for the initiative in […]
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More Support To Create An Inclusive Victoria
June 16, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government will provide $500,000 for key research projects to support LGBTI Victorians and their families. The funding will help produce online resources to support LGBTI communities, and to undertake research into the health and wellbeing of LGBTI Victorians. Parents of Gender Diverse Children is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides advocacy for […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Equality
More Support For LGBTI Organisations Across Victoria
April 3, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting 38 community organisations and individuals improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of the LGBTI community. Minister for Equality Martin Foley today announced the first round of community grants worth $900,000 will go to building the capacity of community organisations and developing the leadership and management skills of current and […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Equality
Pride Centre Coming To St Kilda
March 17, 2017
The Australian first Pride Centre is another step closer to becoming reality, with the Andrews Labor Government announcing it will be based at 79-81 Fitzroy Street in St Kilda. Extensive consultation period was conducted with the LGBTI community to identify what was the important elements of a successful Pride Centre, particularly around location, and this […]