Victoria’s public service joins Pride in Diversity
The Victorian Government is the first jurisdiction in Australia to have all departments covered by the LGBTI inclusion program.
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New retreat for trans and gender diverse Aboriginal people
To mark IDAHOT, the Victorian Government has announced an innovative new Australia-first retreat for trans and gender diverse Aboriginal people.
Support group established for LGBTI people with intellectual disability
A new group will be established to provide social support for LGBTI people in Melbourne with an intellectual disability.
Victoria Government’s surprisingly big funding package
A $29 million funding package has been announced by Victoria’s Government for services and facilities for the LGBTI community.
Victorian Government will spend $15 million in state budget to create first ever Pride Centre
Ahead of next week’s state budget, the Victorian Government has revealed it will spend $15 million creating Australia’s first Pride Centre in Melbourne.
National Water Polo League Pride Cup to challenge homophobia in Australian sport
Tomorrow night’s inaugural National Water Polo League Pride Cup in Melbourne, a Midsumma Festival event, aims to champion inclusion and diversity in sport and has future plans to run education programs.
Human Rights Commissioner’s comments on asylum seekers at VAC Hypothetical spark reaction
Other topics discussed at the Victorian AIDS Council’s second Hypothetical — held as part of Midsumma — included social issues regarding HIV and the trans community.
Ready to exhale
ONE day, and one day very soon, HIV will be contained. There will soon be no new HIV diagnoses. The signs are already here: there are …
Year in review: the news that shaped 2015
As we usher in a brand new year, the Star Observer reflects on some of the biggest LGBTI news stories of 2015 – from important law reforms to topics that had everyone talking.
Sex education a major issue for LGBTI people living with disability
Activists have called for better sex positivity for LGBTI people living with disabilities at a forum in Melbourne today held in conjunction with International Day of People Living with Disability.