Families, loved ones and carers of survivors

09/05/2024

Did you know the City of Melbourne has grants to help you connect with your neighbours through holding events or programs around important issues? Community organisations and individuals can apply for up to $2000 for each activity - find out more and apply before 19 May https://buff.ly/3JRKZg4

04/05/2024

May marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, a crucial time to shine a light on the impacts of domestic abuse and the support out there. Join us in supporting Safe and Equal's initiative, 'Are You Safe at Home?' Let's break the silence, erase the stigma, and ensure everyone feels empowered to speak up against family violence. Together, we can make a difference. https://buff.ly/3soFwVJ

30/04/2024

On Wednesday 1 May 2023, people across Australia will light a candle to remember those who have been killed by domestic and family violence. By joining this evening of reflection and remembrance, we honour their memories and help bring light to this national crisis.
To learn more about the event and RSVP go to https://buff.ly/3UDqXfj
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By joining this evening of reflection and remembrance, we honour their memories and help bring light to this national crisis.

23/04/2024

This Domestic Violence Remembrance Day on 1 May 2024, come together with our partners at Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre and communities across Victoria to light a candle and honour the memory of those lost as a result of domestic or family violence. Domestic and family violence affects people from all walks of life and includes many forms of abuse and violence that are not always physical. The Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil is a call to action to speak up, lift the veil of silence that surrounds domestic and family violence, and reach out for support if experiencing, and/or perpetrating violence. Show your support by attending the vigil in person, hosting a local event, lighting up your building in purple, sharing on socials or dedicating a virtual candle.



Wednesday 1 May 2024
6 - 6.45pm
Family Violence Memorial Garden, Corner of St Andrews Place and Lansdowne Street, East Melbourne

02/04/2024

You're Invited!

Sunday 7 April 5pm-8pm:

After a full few days of the Young Onez Youth Summit, mob and allies are invited to come together and celebrate at Young Onez Festival. Before we close out Young Onez with a surprise act (!), catch performances by rising R&B artists Jada Weazel and Yambra, Miss First Nation: Supreme Queen Cerulean, deadly DJ Kidd Benny, and Wurundjeri royalty: the Djirri Djirri dancers.

Tickets are free.

First Nations Arts Festival.

31/03/2024

Today, on Trans Day of Visibility, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and beauty of our transgender community. Your existence is a testament to courage and authenticity.

Visibility isn't easy in a cruel world. Everyone should have the freedom to feel safe to be visible. We stand in solidarity with those who may be facing discrimination, prejudice, or danger simply for being their true selves. Your journey is valid, and your safety is paramount, and for those we lost along the way, we won't forget you and will continue to fight in your honor.

Visibility should be a choice, not an expectation. Whether you're out and proud or navigating your identity privately, your worth and dignity remain unchanged.

As an org that prides itself on our social justice framework, we promise to continue standing in solidarity and fighting for a safer world for trans and gender-diverse people here and everywhere. Together, we can strive for a world where visibility is celebrated, and everyone can live authentically. 🌟

30/03/2024

Are you thinking about writing your will?

Join us in this workshop where a member from the State Trustee will provide an overview of Wills and Power of Attorney and the importance of these instruments for the LGBTIQA+SB communities.

If you have any queries, contact Khoi Nguyen or Ryan Hsu at khoinguyen@fls.org.au and rhsu@fls.org.au.

We hope to see you there! https://buff.ly/3PFlqlM.

22/03/2024

Our Social Justice committee are proud signatories and would like to encourage you to sign this open letter to stop the demolition of Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers.

21/03/2024

Queerspace Youth and Queerspace Mentoring is running a clothes swap on Wednesday 27 March!

We will be offering free clothes for our trans, gender diverse, and q***r community, as well as offering catering.

Drop in anytime between 4pm to 7pm and join our community to check out clothes items, try on new fits, explore our information stall, grab some dinner/snacks, and hang out. This event is for our 16+ y/o LGBTIQA+ community in Naarm. We hope to see you there!

Sign up to attend here https://buff.ly/492GEAY

LGBTIQA+ All-Ages Clothes Swap, Queerspace Mentoring & Youth
Wednesday 27 March
4 to 7pm (drop-in)
100 Drummond Street Carlton

16/03/2024

Today we are joining over 80 other organisations across the country to call on the Federal Government to invest in safe homes and support for children and young people with nowhere to live. Join the campaign: https://buff.ly/3PiVtIs
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15/03/2024

Our Director of Stepfamilies Australia, Phoebe Wallish, said people with blended families were often trying to support two households, so the impact of inflation was doubled.

"Child support is an archaic system really. It hasn't kept up to date with the cost of living at all," she said.

Wallish said parents receiving child support also struggled when payments were irregular and adjusting the way child support was calculated wouldn't help unless there was also an audit of non-compliance.

"Overhauling it in terms of having really clear guidelines around what the child support looks like is important because there's conflict around it."

Australia's child support system is outdated and not keeping pace with inflation, according to critics, who say it disproportionately disadvantages women.

15/03/2024

Inclusive Rainbow voices are starting their first community consultation series! If you are an LGBTIQA+ person with disability who would like to connect with peers, learn more about IRV and share your thoughts about what is important to you, this is for you!

IRV are providing space for community to tell us what is important to you and what you would like IRV to work towards over the next 5 years. Find out more and register for our in-person and online consultations below.

You are invited! Are you an LGBTIQA+ person with disability living in 'Australia'? You are invited to Inclusive Rainbow Voices' community consultation series! IRV is a new organisation, and we want to hear from our community about what you think we should work on over the next 5 years. We are hostin...