Gippsland Pride invites you to join us in honouring, celebrating and sharing International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia - Saturday 17 May 2025.

We know that connecting, resourcing and supporting Gippsland means that we need to reach all of Gippsland - that means 6 shires = 6 events.

Whether you want to join us for one or for multiple, you are most welcome - this day is a special milestone, at a time in the world when coming together, supporting one another and having access to necessary supports and resources, and opportunities to celebrate and network with our community, are more important than ever.

This effort is unfunded and is being totally resourced by Gippsland Pride's own fundraising, wonderful volunteers, and supporting partners. There is NO COST to participate, but tax deductible donations are enthusiastically welcomed!

*Please note: Our Gender Affirming Op Shop will be hosted at the Latrobe City event at the VRI Hall in Traralgon.

Event Schedule:

REGION	TIME / DURATION	EVENT FEATURES	VENUE	STREET ADDRESS / LOCATION
BAW BAW	12 NOON - 2.00 PM	LUNCH	BAW BAW COMMUNITY HUB (not Yooralla Drouin Community Hub)	1 OAK STREET, Drouin VIC 3818
LATROBE CITY	12 NOON - 2.30 PM	GIPPSLAND PRIDE OP SHOP + LUNCH	VRI HALL TRARALGON	18/20 Queens Parade, Traralgon VIC 3844
SOUTH GIPPSLAND	2.30 PM - 4.30 PM	AFTERNOON TEA	MANNA GUM COMMUNITY HOUSE	33 Station Rd, Foster VIC 3960
BASS COAST	6.00 PM - 8.30 PM	DINNER	PHILLIP ISLAND COMMUNITY AND LEARNING CENTRE INC (PICAL)	16 Warley Ave, Cowes VIC 3922
WELLINGTON SHIRE	12.00 PM - 2.00 PM	LUNCH	SALE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE	19-21 Leslie St, Sale VIC 3850
EAST GIPPSLAND	9.00 am - 10.30 AM	BREAKFAST	PAYNESVILLE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE	55 Esplanade, Paynesville VIC 3880

EVENT DETAILS:

Gippsland Pride will be partnering with 1 venue in each shire of Gippsland on Saturday 17 May to host this important opportunity for connection, support, snacks and community networking.

We'll be bringing resources, food and activities, facilitated by members of the Gippsland Pride Committee and friends.

We welcome you to come along solo, bring a friend or the whole family. Children must be accompanied at all times and are the responsibility of their guardian, we will, of course, have food and activity options for them!

We are welcoming partnering agencies, emergency services including Victoria Police and of course, allies are welcome to join us as well.

We ask you to please register for security and catering purposes.

We are really excited to be able to make this possible. If you have any dietary or access needs or other potential barriers to your participation please contact our team at hello@gippslandpride.com and we'll do all we can to ensure you can participate fully!