HEY Day: Advocacy and Activism

HEY DAY 2025: 

A one-day event celebrating LGBTIQA+ young people and the advocacy work of the LGBTIQA+ sector in Victoria, hosted by YACVic.

Who: 

LGBTIQA+ young people (12-25) 

allies

AND workers in the youth and LGBTIQA+ sector

What: 

HEY Day Event: Advocacy and Activism, 

Friday March 28th

Bendigo Bank Theatre, 50 View Street, Bendigo VIC 3550 

LGBTIQA+ young people (12-25) and youth workers are invited to join us for HEY Day, a one-day event Celebrating Advocacy, Activism, and Community for LGBTIQA+ Young People in Victoria.

Hosted by YACVic, HEY Day is an annual day of learning, connecting, and celebrating the incredible work being done by, and for, LGBTIQA+ young people to improve their mental health and well-being outcomes across the state. Now more than ever, HEY Day is an important opportunity to join in collective advocacy, build support networks and highlight the amazing work being done in our communities to show our pride, love and support for queer youth. 

2025 HEY Day Lineup:                          

• ‘From Little Things - Big Things Grow’                                 

LGBTIQA+ young advocates and activists panel Q&A

• Learn To Lobby panel                              

Top Tips from government decision-makers on successful lobbying, and how to speak to MPs

• Peer to Peer Workshop: How to share your lived experience safely 

• SMASH Transphobia Advocacy Workshop

• Skills for Youth Workers Workshop

Learn rights and safety in inclusive best practice

Peer-lead self-care skill building sessions

• Round 14 HEY Grant Announcement

Announcement of the Round 14 of the HEY Grants recipients, which will fund 13 community projects (including 8 Youth-Led initiatives!) with over $102,000. These projects are designed to foster connection, build community, and support the mental health and well-being of LGBTIQA+ young people; to create opportunities for youth leadership and to share pride in LGBTIQA+ identity.

Enjoy free food, queer joy, be part of a movement that celebrates, connects and empowers LGBTIQA+ young people here in Victoria.

Don’t miss out on this vibrant day of community, learning, and celebration! See you there!

*Additional information: Are you a school student who would like to attend HEY Day? Please let us know when you register for a ticket, and Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) will provide a letter to your school to support your attendance.”