Minus18 Youth Hangout: The Art of Us

It's an event designed by LGBTQIA+ young people, FOR LGBTQIA+ young people! 🌈

In honour of IDAHOBIT (the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination) we’re taking over Signal for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and unapologetic queer joy.

This event is all about celebrating our community, making new mates, and getting a little messy (in a glitter and newspaper kinda way)!

Details

• Saturday 17 May 2025
• 2PM to 4PM
• Signal, Flinders Walk (Melbourne CBD)
• For LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12 to 19
• Free! Registration essential

What to expect

🎨 Zine Making – tell your story, share your voice, or just collage something chaotic and cute
🧠 Queer History Activation – explore the rich and radical legacy that got us here
🗞 Newspaper Runway – yes, it's serving recycled couture realness
🫶 Chill vibes + new friends – whether you're loud and proud or love a quiet moment with a glue stick, there's space for you here

You’ll be welcomed and hyped up by the Minus18 Young Leaders – 20 incredible LGBTQIA+ young people running the show. They're here to guide you through activities, host challenges, and keep the vibes flowing all arvo.

This isn’t a party – it’s a chill hangout packed with creativity, low-pressure fun, and all the rainbow goodness you could want.

Important things to know

🚫 Alcohol, drug, vape and smoke-free
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Moderated by Youth Workers
🪷 Lift access and a lower sensory space available
🎨 Medium sensory environment
📍 We acknowledge this event takes place on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.