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Pride Month

Georges River is home to a range of diverse communities. Pride Month runs from Monday 1 June to Tuesday 30 June 2026. Georges River Council is proudly hosting a suite of local events and initiatives to celebrate and support our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Agender, Asexual and Ally (LGBTQIA+) communities. 

Council also takes pride in providing safe places by supporting the Welcome Here Project. This project supports organisations throughout Australia to create and promote environments that are welcoming and inclusive. We encourage local businesses to register. 
 

ACON Sector Training: Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Communities and Inclusive Customer Service

A person holding the LGBTQIA+ flag above their head in the wind.

Council is offering community sector workers and small businesses the opportunity to take part in training to support inclusion of the local LGBTQIA+ community.

This free training will help you better understand LGBTQIA+ communities and their health and wellbeing needs, and respond more inclusively. The training will be delivered in two parts, you can attend Part 1, Part 2, or both.

When: Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Where: Dragon Room, Georges River Council.
Time: 11.00am to 3.00pm.
Cost: Free.

Book Introduction to LGBTQIA+ and Inclusive Customer Service

Art in the Afternoon: Glam Lady at Hurstville Museum & Gallery - SOLD OUT

a man in glasses holding up a painting of a glamourous lady

Celebrate Pride Month with a one-of-a-kind drawing and collage workshop led by drag artist Wilma (aka Wonder Mama). This playful and welcoming class invites you to explore glamour, creativity and self-expression in a supportive environment.

You’ll begin by using oil pastels to draw a classic Hollywood starlet. In the second part of the workshop, you’ll take your artwork to the next level by adding real fabrics, rhinestones and jewels to create a bold 3D collage effect that truly sparkles.

When: Sunday 14 June 2026.
Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Time: 2:30 to 4.30pm.
Cost: $12.50.

Join Waitlist - Art in the Afternoon: Glam Lady

Pride Creature Lab
Photo of VOIIID Collective character of a single eyeball holding a small plant.

Create a bold wearable mask or headpiece and bring your creature to life. In this one-day workshop with VOiiiD Collective, participants will design and craft a colourful character using recycled and rainbow-themed materials, then explore movement and performance to embody their creation. Please note: this is event is for people aged 18 years and older.
 
When: Sunday 28 June 2026.
Where: Clive James Library and Service Centre, Kogarah.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Cost: Free.

Photo Credit: Adam Plant.

Book Pride Creature Lab

Baby Explorers: Pride Month at Hurstville Museum & Gallery - SOLD OUT

a smiling baby lying on a colourful mat

A fun and engaging program for babies up to 12 months and their carers. Each month, discover new ways to play and connect through art-themed activities.

Babies will enjoy stories and songs in our colourful sensory pit, along with hands-on sensory experiences featuring textures, sounds, colours, and simple crafts. Carers will also have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the Main Gallery exhibition, highlighting key artworks.

When: Thursday 11 June 2026
Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery
Time: 10.30am to 11.45am.
Cost: $5.25 per baby

Join Waitlist - Baby Explorers Pride Session

VOIIID Collective Performance at UnContained
Photo of VOIIID Collective character a blue fish posing at night.

Uncontained Arts Festival returns in 2026, delivering three days of excitement that surprises and delights our community along Belgrave Street, Kogarah.

The Festival features an array of immersive art installations, dynamic live performances, including from VOIIID Collective, and mouth-watering food trucks.

Where: Belgrave Street, Kogarah.
When: Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June 2026.
Time: 5.00pm to 10.00pm.
Cost: Free.

Visit UnContained page for more information.
Photo Credit: Adam Plant.

Pride Penguin Pebble Painting (12-17 years)
A collection of painted colourful pebbles on the sand. One of them is painted in blue with white reading that says 'KNOW YOU ARE LOVED'

Let out your inner penguin this Pride Month by decorating a pebble to give to your favourite person (which can totally be yourself!) in this drop-in program.

When: Wednesday 10 June 2026.
Where: Clive James Library and Service Centre
Time: 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
Cost: Free.

Book Pride Penguin Pebble Painting (12-17 years)

June Pride Book Club: Space Queers
A person is reading a flyer in front of row of books. They are wearing a green striped shirt, blue jeans and an orange tote bag.

This month we're celebrating queer representation in science fiction. Whether it’s starship crews forming chosen families, intergalactic adventures, or romances that span planets it’s here. From epic space operas to intimate journeys across the stars, these books imagine futures where queer people exist, thrive, and shape the universe.

When: Thursday 25 June 2026.
Where: Clive James Library and Service Centre
Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm.
Cost: Free.

Book June Pride Book Club: Space Queers

July Pride Book Club: Queer Joy
A person is reading a flyer in front of row of books. They are wearing a green striped shirt, blue jeans and an orange tote bag.

Celebrate queer joy in all its forms! This month we’ll explore feel-good stories that centre happiness, love, connection, humour, and everyday moments of queer life that feel uplifting and affirming.

When: Thursday 30 July 2026.
Where: Clive James Library and Service Centre
Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm.
Cost: Free.

Book July Pride Book Club: Queer Joy


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