LGBTI Equality Roadshow Hits The Highways

Photo: Chris Hopkins

Minister for Equality, Martin Foley today joined Gender and Sexuality Commissioner, Ro Allen at the Chill Out Festival to commence the Roadshow.

The aim of the trip is to reduce discrimination, share information and promote the importance of inclusion of LGBTI Victorians in regional communities.

Work commenced last year and is continuing with three local communities when the Roadshow team visited Swan Hill, Shepparton and Mildura. In March, the Roadshow will visit Ballarat, Stawell and Horsham before moving on to Bairnsdale, Morwell, Wonthaggi and Geelong.

Between May and June, the Roadshow will visit Hume, Barwon South West and Loddon Mallee.

Commissioner Allen will lead the Roadshow which will engage with local LGBTI communities, community organisations, families and allies to identify issues and opportunities.

It will cover a range of issues such as family violence, health and wellbeing, promotion of regional and rural programs and awareness of the Government’s inclusion and equality agenda.

When the Roadshow visits your town there will be a range of activities you can participate in. For more information or to register visit engage.vic.gov.au/lgbti.