Funding for Gippsland Pride

The Gippsland Pride Initiative is one of 12 organisations to receive State Government funding under the new LGBTIQA+ Sector Strengthening (LSS) grants program.
A total of $800,000 in grants were announced by Minister for Equality on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) day.
The Gippsland Pride Initiative will use the funding to hire a LGBTIQA+ community and programs manager to support the implementation of their Rainbow Brick Road report, provide administration support, expand the organisation's ability to connect with community and deliver support services, and reduce volunteer fatigue.
Ms Shing said the new grants were designed to support the growth, vitality and sustainability of the LGBTIQA+ sector for years to come.
"Now more than ever, it's important we are supporting Victorian LGBTIQA+ groups and organisations to connect and thrive as we continue our work to ensure that in Victoria, equality is not negotiable," Ms Shing said.