Victorian Government

Are you a part of a multicultural or multifaith organisation? Or are you a member of a First Peoples-led organisation? You may be eligible for a Local Anti-Racism Initiatives grant to design and deliver local, community-driven responses to racism. For more information, register for an information session: https://lnkd.in/gjdNgbr

Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) - promoting inclusion and equality for Victorians with a disability. This year’s theme is Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future. Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022-2026) is our plan for making things fairer for people with disability. To find out more about the plan, visit > https://lnkd.in/grbcax_y

💚 We love celebrating women’s contributions to Victoria. 💚 We love public art. 💚 We love the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program. Don’t miss your chance to have your say (before 8 December). Thirteen powerful artworks and stories have been shortlisted. Help us decide which ones come to life in round two of the program. 👏 Read the stories and be pART of change at: https://lnkd.in/dg8yYixM #VWPAP #BepARTofChange

Monday marked the start of the United Nation’s campaign: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence. This year’s theme is #NoExcuse. Unite to end violence against women. To find out more information about how you can get involved in the 16 Days of Activism, visit Respect Victoria’s site > https://lnkd.in/gv8xnCNh 

November is Trans Awareness Month, and we can all work together to minimise the harm and stereotypes that trans and gender diverse people face in the media, and our community. To support the inclusion, safety and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse Victorians, the Victorian Government has launched a new advertising guide called the ‘Better practice guide to including trans and gender diverse talent in your campaigns’, created in consultation with trans and gender diverse talent, organisations, networks and advocates in Victoria. Read the guide at https://lnkd.in/gA5jjw77 Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing We'd also like to spotlight our guide for managers supporting employees affirming their gender: https://lnkd.in/gBRpZy3U   We created this guide to help managers support positive wellbeing outcomes for their trans, gender-diverse and non-binary employees. Trans, gender-diverse and non-binary people deserve to feel safe and included in the workplace and in our community. #TransAwarenessMonth  

This Trans Awareness Week, we are celebrating our transgender communities across Victoria.  The week provides an opportunity for transgender people and allies to raise awareness, share stories and advocate for issues impacting the transgender community, including prejudice, discrimination and violence. To find out more about how your everyday actions can help support trans and gender-diverse inclusion, visit Transgender Victoria >  https://lnkd.in/guPxjaN7  

Victoria is growing, and we need names for over 6,000 new places like roads, streets, suburbs and parks over the next three years. So, we’re calling on Victorians to nominate exceptional individuals to be commemorated in place names. Whether it’s your aunt’s community service, a teacher’s legacy, your grandmother’s war service, or a local sports legend, let’s remember those who’ve made a lasting impact. https://lnkd.in/g5YJh75A #NameaPlaceInVictoria

Today, Monday 11 November at 11 am – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – many will pause to remember those who have died or suffered in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. You can tune into the #RemembranceDay service being livestreamed on the Shrine of Remembrance’s website: https://lnkd.in/gg7Em4Zd

Grampians Health is set to move into their new state-of-the-art central energy plant and support services building. Stage two of the massive $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment is now complete. The redevelopment is now in its final stage, delivering a brand-new emergency department and multi-level hospital tower featuring: ✅ women’s & children’s hub ✅ state-of-the-art operating theatre suite ✅ 100 extra inpatient beds. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gW3aK4-u 📍 Ballarat, Wadawurrung Country Victorian Department of Health John Holland #PublicHealth #Infrastructure

3 Nov is #TransParentDay, the perfect occasion to celebrate and honour trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming parents and parents of trans children. 💙💗 Trans Parent Day is about providing visibility and celebrating diverse gendered parents and families. It is an opportunity to create a community of support and understanding for transgender parents and their loved ones. All people in Victoria – without exception – deserve to be safe, supported and equal. Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ strategy, Pride in our future, outlines the vision to better equality and inclusion for our LGBTIQA+ communities. Find out more about Pride in our future: https://lnkd.in/gAGTzTh2