The Champion Chat
Cr. Alison Champion, the mayor of Banyule Council shares her thoughts and conversations with community leaders and inspiring figures. Alison is committed to the idea that every person’s potential is achievable. Her intention is to be a positive role model and change-maker who empowers others to be the same.
The Champion Chat
#38: Diversity in Banyule
Welcome to this month's Champion Chat podcast. Today we continue our series on Social Change and Local Government Support by having a deeper look at the LGBTIQA+ Community within the Banyule City. Joining Alison in this episode are Fleassy Malay and Emerson Zandegu, areas of discussion are:
What does LGBTIQA+ stand for and what is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity?
What is daily life like for someone from the LGBTIQA+?
What barriers still exist for the LGBTIQA+ community?
How do I address people from the LGBTIQA+ community without offending them?
What upcoming events will be happening in the area?
If you like to know more about LGBTIQA+, please visit the links below.
Banyule Council webpages: Find the Rainbow in Melbourne’s North - https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Cultural-and-identity-diversity/LGBTIQA-communities/Rainbow-in-Melbourne
LGBTIQA+ communities - https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Cultural-and-identity-diversity/LGBTIQA-communities
LGBTIQA+ Population Committee - https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/About-us/Community-advisory-committees/LGBTIQA-Population-Committee
Minus18 is an organisation established to support and equip young LGBTQI+ people and their friends and family.
Their website is - https://www.minus18.org.au/articles
IDAHOBIT Day is acknowledged on 17th May every year
National Reconciliation Week is held from 27th May to 3rd June each year
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