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Upcoming Events
![External Event - LGBTIQA+ Multicultural Fair Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1724221877861-GM6JZNRXOEQDXEHJB5KF/LGBTIQA%252B%2BMulticultural%2BFair%2BDay%2BPoster%2BSOC%2BM.jpg)
External Event - LGBTIQA+ Multicultural Fair Day
LGBTIQA+ Multicultural Fair Day will have activities as well as information stalls!
![Creative Bereavement Drop-in Session - August](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1721288581645-3ANM340UP1W0A7FHAMEP/Charlee+-+Creative+Bereavement+Session+Aug+20%2C+2024.png)
Creative Bereavement Drop-in Session - August
Switchboard’s LGBTQIA+ Suicide Bereavement Program is hosting a series of creative bereavement sessions where participants will connect with loss after a suicide by participating in expressive exploration. When we experience grief, we feel big emotions, creativity and movement. Creative expression can allow us to understand our experiences differently, help us in our relationship to grief, and assist with connecting to our feelings and experiences that can feel beyond words.
![External Event - Sisters Day Out Broadford](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1722924990628-JANVI5H8HLX814GI0O6I/Sisters%2BDay%2BOut%2BDandeong_23rd%2BApril.jpg)
External Event - Sisters Day Out Broadford
Sisters Day Out is Djirra’s long-standing wellbeing workshop, where Aboriginal women can support each other, enjoy a little pampering, get information about rights and options, and engage with support services available. Everyone is welcome.
![External Event - Rainbow Family Storytime and Photo Session](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1721800321526-JD631FQYQUDUQ4O0D33K/Rainbow+storytime+promo+square+%283%29.jpg)
External Event - Rainbow Family Storytime and Photo Session
Join Merri-bek Council for an inclusive, welcoming and joyous Storytime session!
![QTIBPoC Grounding Series - session 4](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1716954878854-SSYZLG50KV9BUQ831NCY/Janina+Asiedu.png)
QTIBPoC Grounding Series - session 4
The forth session of the QTIBPoC Grounding series, a series of four free workshops for queer, trans, Indigenous, Bla(c)k and people of colour being hosted by the QTIBPoC Program at Switchboard Victoria. Each workshop will be guided by a different QTIBPoC facilitator.
![Creative Bereavement Drop-in Session (Online)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1705444050798-M9YZMMMKCPEE0HVVYWT4/creative+bereavement+drop+in+sessions.png)
Creative Bereavement Drop-in Session (Online)
Switchboard’s LGBTQIA+ Suicide Bereavement Program is continuing their series of creative bereavement sessions where participants will connect with loss after a suicide by participating in expressive exploration.
![External Event - Myuna Farm Visit - MMIGP School Holidays Program](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1719461977343-U0V0LR7BCILNLYV3K9UM/MMIGP%2BSCHOOL%2BHOLIDAYS%2BPROGRAM%2BAGES%2B13-25%2B%25284%2529.jpg)
External Event - Myuna Farm Visit - MMIGP School Holidays Program
Come along to Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Space’s youth pathways winter school holiday program!
![QTIBPoC Grounding Series - session 3](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1716954770136-O5TIAI3O5PZOLVAG2HQ1/Tejo+D%27Cruz.png)
QTIBPoC Grounding Series - session 3
The third session of the QTIBPoC Grounding series, a series of four free workshops for queer, trans, Indigenous, Bla(c)k and people of colour being hosted by the QTIBPoC Program at Switchboard Victoria. Each workshop will be guided by a different QTIBPoC facilitator.
![External Event - Gumbaya Dreaming - MMIGP School Holidays Program](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1719453618059-ISOK9118W2BX75940DZJ/MMIGP%2BSCHOOL%2BHOLIDAYS%2BPROGRAM%2BAGES%2B13-25%2B%25283%2529.jpg)
External Event - Gumbaya Dreaming - MMIGP School Holidays Program
Come along to Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Space’s youth pathways winter school holiday program!
![Creating Rainbow Families - POSTPONED](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1717636318776-CA3QO46DNMWAR2BSZ28L/SB%2BRF%2BCreating%2BRainbow%2BFamiliest_Event_FB%2BINSTA%2BSTORIES.jpg)
Creating Rainbow Families - POSTPONED
An information session for the LGBTIQA+ communities in Victoria. Welcoming LGBTIQA+ prospective and expectant rainbow families.
![QTIBPoC Grounding Series - session 2](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1716954677012-RR2VNJXEK4I3KKMXKFLZ/Raina+Peterson.png)
QTIBPoC Grounding Series - session 2
The second session of the QTIBPoC Grounding series, a series of four free workshops for queer, trans, Indigenous, Bla(c)k and people of colour being hosted by the QTIBPoC Program at Switchboard Victoria. Each workshop will be guided by a different QTIBPoC facilitator.
![External Event- Speaking from Experience: What needs to change to address workplace sexual harassment? (LGBTIQA+ Workers)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1717640154673-CRQ61LETD7100HEVXXGH/AHRC%2BSpeaking%2Bfrom%2Bexperience%2Bevent%2Bbanner.jpg)
External Event- Speaking from Experience: What needs to change to address workplace sexual harassment? (LGBTIQA+ Workers)
The Australian Human Rights Commission wants to hear from LGBTIQA+ individuals who have been sexually harassed at work on what they think needs to change to make workplaces safer.
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Envisioning the future: What can the Switchboard community tell us about who we are?
Switchboard Victoria is developing a new strategy to guide our organisation as we plan for our future. We would like to invite you to attend ‘Envisioning the Future: What can the Switchboard Community tell us about who we are?’ to provide your insights which will inform our future strategic plan.
![QTIBPoC Grounding Series - session 1](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1716954576002-ZA9IUWF5UQ71KNOAWZ21/Amelia+O%27Leary.png)
QTIBPoC Grounding Series - session 1
The first session of the QTIBPoC Grounding series, a series of four free workshops for queer, trans, Indigenous, Bla(c)k and people of colour being hosted by the QTIBPoC Program at Switchboard Victoria. Each workshop will be guided by a different QTIBPoC facilitator.
![External Event - Sexual and reproductive health rights and advocacy for trans communities](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1715237691130-DO385XBGEWCREC3W1VW4/Tile+2.png)
External Event - Sexual and reproductive health rights and advocacy for trans communities
The Trans and Gender Diverse in Community Health (TGDiCH) team from Your Community Health are proud to offer a three-part workshop series for trans community members this May, alongside gender equity organisation Women’s Health In the North (WHIN).
![External Event - Sisters Day Out](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1712116500960-CKVG3L2WUQ67EIYHII1R/FB+Sisters+Day+Out+Dandeong_23rd+April.jpg)
External Event - Sisters Day Out
Come and hear all about Djirra’s services and programs! There will also be cultural and wellbeing activities to enjoy.
![External Event - Lunch & Learn](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1712035807666-VGLC2S8TGO3JZHSYHPHR/TGV+lunch+and+learn.jpg)
External Event - Lunch & Learn
One hour plus a Q and A of Transgender Victoria’s interactive workshop “Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary 101”.
![Rainbow Mob Family Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1710914257880-JQWP82M0NUNVFENLR1MM/USE.jpg)
Rainbow Mob Family Day
A day for Rainbow Mob by Rainbow Mob of grass roots fun, connection, and celebration. We invite you mob, your families, friends, and loved ones to a chill day out.
![LGBTIQA+ Early Bereavement Group](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1711580977077-36U01B0M1ZB4P0WJFK4X/Support+After+Suicide+Bereavement+Group.jpg)
LGBTIQA+ Early Bereavement Group
Our 8 week Early Bereavement peer led group hopes to offer a space for LGBTIQA+ people who have experienced a suicide bereavement to connect and support one another, while having discussions about suicide, loss and grief.
![Creating Rainbow Families](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1712034230231-41C3QXB6L3EVP242GE4K/SB+RF+Creating+Rainbow+Familiest_EVENT_FB+INSTA+POST.png)
Creating Rainbow Families
Meet rainbow families of all shapes and sizes – including some teenagers! Covering the challenges and joys of parenting, co and step-parenting, being a non-bio parent or donor, surrogacy, parenting post-separation plus lots more.
![External Event - Shout It Out! LGBTIQA+ Youth Event](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1711432375184-PS23K6Q1NURQVXB5M1JL/Copy+of+Shout+It+Out%21+Instagram.png)
External Event - Shout It Out! LGBTIQA+ Youth Event
Connect with other young people and enjoy a night of LGBTIQA+ performers, market stalls, artists and market stalls, with dinner provided!
![External Event - Ramadan Iftar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1712101740023-Z854OHCQQTYHBYU0Z5S6/final+iftar+6+april.jpg)
External Event - Ramadan Iftar
You are cordially invited to the Queer Muslim Naarm's concluding Ramadan Iftar, a welcoming and inclusive gathering for the Queer Muslim community and their allies.
![External Event - Ramadan Iftar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1710742752688-US2Z13S7DDQO1M6AD8V6/Ramadan+Iftar+Events.jpeg)
External Event - Ramadan Iftar
Queer Muslim Naarm invites you to join their third Ramadan Iftar event. This event, held in South Yarra, promises an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for the Queer Muslim community.
![External Event - Rainbow Mob Gathering](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1708561560898-6L3QKDGJRS857YW5P0BE/Rainbow+Mob+Gathering_SM+V2.jpg)
External Event - Rainbow Mob Gathering
Come together with Community for a FREE night of celebration and sharing your voice.
![External Event - First day of Ramadan Iftar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1709607433059-EDVL4KHFN8CP3JE4UC2L/Ramadan+Iftar+Events.jpeg)
External Event - First day of Ramadan Iftar
Queer Muslim Naarm invites you to join the first day of the Ramadan Iftar. This event, held in South Yarra, promises an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for the Queer Muslim community.
![External Event - Morning Tea Picnic](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1707799069846-RN1QKH37BKDXO95ZZ08L/LGBTIQ%2B01_DS_Collingwood%2BChildrens%2Bfarm_Flyer.jpg)
External Event - Morning Tea Picnic
You are invited to a morning tea picnic for families and bubs under three at the Collingwood Children’s Farm. This is an event for diverse families - all welcome!
![Rainbow Mob Suicide Prevention Yarns](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1708573914275-8185QCGNGWMDP7DOOSDS/Instagram+Design+1+Tile+1.png)
Rainbow Mob Suicide Prevention Yarns
A culturally safe and identity-affirming space for queer mob with lived experience of suicide to yarn about our experience and create resources to reduce rates of suicide in our communities.
![External Event - Casey Rainbow Community Picnic](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1703027795329-G3PVFN6DF9MLE9ZX62W5/2402_casey%2Brainbow%2Bcommunity%2Bpicnic.jpg)
External Event - Casey Rainbow Community Picnic
Join City of Casey for a fun-filled and relaxing family day out celebrating our LGBTIQA+ community and allies in Melbourne’s Southeast.
![Creative Bereavement Drop-in Session (Online)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1705444050798-M9YZMMMKCPEE0HVVYWT4/creative+bereavement+drop+in+sessions.png)
Creative Bereavement Drop-in Session (Online)
Switchboard’s LGBTQIA+ Suicide Bereavement Program is launching a series of creative bereavement sessions where participants will connect with loss after a suicide by participating in expressive exploration.
![Rainbow Families Extravaganza! - Midsumma Festival](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1701829843492-HV9ZTYSNCU7QMBMDH1TM/rainbow-families-extravaganza%2Bmidsumma.jpg)
Rainbow Families Extravaganza! - Midsumma Festival
Dancing, dress ups and drag storytime for rainbow families of all different shapes and sizes. Bring your babies, toddlers, and kids for a fabulous afternoon.
![Creating Rainbow Families - Midsumma Festival](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f522c8128fa4e54ec5106d3/1701829292182-6IUWIBWR17DWPG3JHT9R/midsumma%2Bcreating%2Brainbow%2Bfamilies.jpg)
Creating Rainbow Families - Midsumma Festival
Meet rainbow families of all shapes and sizes – including some teenagers! Covering the challenges and joys of parenting, co and step-parenting, being a non-bio parent or donor, surrogacy, parenting post-separation plus lots more.
Recurring Switchboard Events
LGBTIQA+ Bereavement Support Groups
LGBTIQA+ Support After Suicide bereavement groups are a free program for LGBTIQA+ people who have been bereaved through suicide. We are running this peer-led program in partnership with Support After Suicide at Jesuit Social Services, to create a safe and specialised service that supports LGBTIQA+ suicide loss survivors on their healing journey through grief. Groups run twice a year, for 8 sessions.
For more information about the program and how to join click here.
External Event - Naarm Rainbow Dads Playgroup
Every Saturday 12:30-3:30pm. Drop in Playgroup for the Rainbow Dads community. Open ages and intended dads welcome. No booking required. Wheelchair accessible.
Bargoona Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
Playgroup Room 1
182 St George’s Rd, Fitzroy North
Enquiries: naarmrainbowdadsplaygroup@gmail.com