Domestic and Family Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is an annual event held each May to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence and the support available to those affected. The key aims of the month are to: raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and its […]
Safe Steps' annual vigil to remember and honour those who have been killed by domestic and family violence. On Wednesday 4th May 2022, people across Australia will light a candle to remember those who have been killed by domestic and family violence. By joining this evening of reflection and remembrance, we honour their memories and […]
Frankston City Council staff and community members who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies are invited to come together for Frankston City Council’s annual Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony to acknowledge the history of IDAHOBIT, show support for LGBTQIA+ people globally and raise awareness for the need to combat discrimination. Tuesday 17 May, 9:30 – 11am […]
Mornington Peninsula Shire staff and community members identifying as LGBTIQA+ and their allies are invited to come together for our annual Rainbow Flag Raising event to acknowledge the history of IDAHOBIT, show support for LGBTQIA+ people globally and raise awareness for the need to combat discrimination. Speeches and a performance from comedian Geraldine Quinn in […]
Join Jonathan Butler to hear about The Boy in the Dress: a deeply personal investigation into a possible gay hate crime on the home front in 1944. Tuesday 17 May, 11am Mornington Library (Vancouver St, Mornington) Recommended for adults Register here
Frankston City Council’s Job Advocates are celebrating IDAHOBIT and helping people to overcome discrimination. They will be providing free 1:1 consultations in a safe and inclusive space to discuss specific barriers to employment and study, linking people with tailored support and culturally specific services. Consultations are available for people 15+ with all clients at this session […]
Join author, historian and podcaster Dr Yves Rees in conversation with Clair Halliday, to talk about All About Yves. This special live event will explore Dr Yves Rees’ timely, honest and thought provoking memoir about the trans experience. Tuesday 17 May, 5 – 6pm For people aged 16+ Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street, Frankston Register here
In recognition of National Sorry Day tomorrow, please take a moment to have a look at https://nationaltoday.com/national-sorry-day/ https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/stories/sorry-day And an event for families in Kyneton: National Sorry Day Event - VACCA https://linkupvictoria.org.au/2022/05/10/national-sorry-day-event/ And here are, 5 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS Oldest and boldest? In evolutionary terms, Australian Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders are among […]
The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2022 theme, ‘Be Brave. Make Change’ is a challenge to all Australians – individuals, families, communities, organisation and government – to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians. Last year Reconciliation Australia encouraged all Australians to take […]
Reconciliation Victoria representatives will share updates and talk about our journey in facilitating reconciliation across the state. The breakfast will begin with a Welcome to Country by a Wurundjeri Woi- Wurrung Elder. Make yourself a cuppa, tune in, and start your National Reconciliation Week being brave, making, and supporting meaningful change. For information and registration […]
Join the Aboriginal community of the Mornington Peninsula, for the annual walk, or leisurely stroll, in the spirit of Reconciliation. When: 29 May, 11am. Where: Pelican Park on the Hastings Foreshore, VIC 3912 - the walk will proceed to the Gathering Place at 10 Pound Road, Hastings
Movie synopsis: Ten-year-old Dujuan is a child-healer, a good hunter and speaks three languages. As he shares his wisdom of history and the complex world around him we see his spark and intelligence. Yet Dujuan is ‘failing’ in school and facing increasing scrutiny from welfare and the police.As he travels perilously close to incarceration, his […]