Carolyn M. Pride 
Posted on May 09, 2022
Frankston City Council, in conjunction with Mornington Peninsula Shire, will celebrate IDAHOBIT on May 17 with a series of flag raisings and author talks in support of our LGBTIQA+ communities.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is the international day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination.
It is a day to raise awareness, educate about inclusion and change the world for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and asexual residents, communities, friends, family, allies and colleagues.
Frankston City Mayor Nathan Conroy said, “Diversity is such an important part of what makes the City of Frankston so special and we encourage everyone to join our IDAHOBIT events to support and celebrate members of our community. LGBTQIA+.
“Let’s come together and show the world that the community of Frankston is a welcoming community, where discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.
“In support of our local LGBTQIA+ community, we fly the rainbow flag year-round. I look forward to joining you in celebrating IDAHOBIT 2022 with our annual flag raising event,” said Mayor Conroy.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh said, “We look forward to celebrating the lives of LGBTIQA+ people on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston this IDAHOBIT.
“I am proud to represent a Board that supports diversity. Having a community where everyone feels valued, supported and safe is at the heart of everything we do.
“We support our LGBTIQA+ community and oppose all forms of discrimination on the peninsula,” said Mayor Marsh.
Please join us in celebrating our LGBTIQA+ communities at the following events:
Frankston City Council Rainbow Flag Raising Event
Tuesday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Frankston Civic Center Forecourt (30 Davey Street, Frankston)
Morning tea offered
RSVP: [email protected]
Frankston City Council staff and community members who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies are invited to come together for Frankston City Council’s annual Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony to recognize the history of IDAHOBIT, to show support for LGBTQIA+ people around the world, and to raise awareness of the need to fight discrimination.
Jobs Victoria Advocates Individual Counseling
Tuesday, May 17, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Frankston Library Forecourt (60 Playne Street, Frankston)
For people aged 15 and over
Frankston City Council Job Advocates celebrate IDAHOBIT and help people overcome discrimination. They will offer free one-on-one consultations in a safe and inclusive space to discuss specific barriers to employment and education, connecting people with personalized support and culturally specific services.
Consultations are available to ages 15 and up, with all clients of that session receiving a free rainbow cupcake from the Writers Bloc Café.
Library forecourt activation by Youth Services, Libraries and Jobs Advocates Victoria
Tuesday, May 17, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Frankston Library Forecourt (60 Playne Street, Frankston)
Join Frankston Youth Services, Frankston City Libraries and Jobs Advocates Victoria at Library Forecourt for free rainbow-themed activities for all ages, including art activities, gender pronoun badge making, 1:1 Job Advocate consultations and LGBTQIA+ information and resources.
FrankTALK: Dr. Yves Rees on “All About Yves”
Tuesday, May 17, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
For people aged 16 and over
Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street, Frankston
register here
Join author, historian and podcaster Dr. Yves Rees in conversation with Clair Halliday, to talk about All about Yves. This special live event will explore Dr. Yves Rees’ timely, honest and empowering memoir of the trans experience.
Mornington Peninsula County Rainbow Flag Raising Event
Tuesday, May 17, 11 a.m.
Flagpoles outside the Rosebud Shire office (92 Besgrove Street, Rosebud)
register here
Mornington Peninsula Shire staff and community members who identify as LGBTIQA+ and their allies are invited to come together for our annual Rainbow Flag raising event to recognize IDAHOBIT’s history, show their support for LGBTQIA+ people around the world and to raise awareness of the need to fight discrimination.
Speech and performance by comedian Geraldine Quinn at the Yawa Aquatic Center (50m walk) to follow. A light lunch will be provided.
Introducing the author: Jonathan Butler on “The Boy in the Dress”
Tuesday, May 17, 11 a.m.
Mornington Library (Vancouver Street, Mornington)
Recommended for adults
register here
Join Jonathan Butler to learn more about The boy in the dress: a deeply personal investigation into a possible homosexual hate crime on the home front in 1944.
For more information, please visit frankston.vic.gov.au/idahobit or mornpen.vic.gov.au/idahobit
To learn more about IDAHOBIT, please visit idahobit.org.au
