Yarra Ranges Council will be marching at Melbourne’s Midsumma Pride March today, alongside a swathe of local councils.
‘Midsumma Pride March is a celebration of the diversity of ways people experience gender and sexuality. It’s also a chance to march in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ folk. In a world that is not always safe, welcoming, informed and inclusive for this community, strong public displays of support are valuable’ said Councillor Johanna Skelton.
‘We want our LBTQIA+ community to see this support, and being visible at this event from now on is one way we can do this’ she said.
‘Connection and celebration through arts and culture has always been important for people whose experiences aren’t reflected in mainstream ways. Like many individuals and organisations in our area, Council is working to remove barriers to inclusion. Please get in touch with Council, or chat to me at the March, if you have any suggestions!’.
Yarra Ranges Council will be marching in the ‘K’ wave, alongside other local councils and government-affiliated organisations and unions.
“We stand for respect and acceptance of all LGBTQIA+ members of our community. We want everyone to know that we see you. We hear you. We value you. You matter,” said Cr Skelton.
‘We encourage our community to come down and be part of this incredible event that supports our LGBTQIA+ members not only within our local community, but across Australia and all over the world’.
For information on the Midsumma events, visit https://www.midsumma.org.au/about/about-midsumma/
For more information about Yarra Ranges Council’s commitments to and support of the local LGBTQIA+ community, visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Community/Youth/LGBTQIA-young-people.
