Unravelling the Acronym: LGBTQIA+
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 Take the opportunity to join Fiona Newton as she unravels the LGBTIQA+ acronym. Learn how you can become a strong ally through using respectful pronouns and inclusive language. Fiona is the Joy Academy Manager at Joy Media and a broadcaster on the award-winning Chicks Talking Footy show.
Where: Hurstville Library.
When: Wednesday 19 June 2024, 12.00pm - 1.30pm (this session with Mandarin Interpreter).
Cost: Free.
When: Thursday 20 June 2024, 10.00am - 11.00am.
Cost: Free
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Live Mural Painting
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As a queer muralist, a survivor, and a female artist, Meg Minkley’s paintbrush serves as a voice for the underdog.
During Pride Month, Meg will be onsite at Hurstville Plaza painting a mural that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community, incorporating the vibrant colours of the Progressive Pride flag, symbolising inclusivity and the ongoing fight for equality. These colours highlight the themes of Pride Month: love, unity, equality, and diversity.
Where: Hurstville Plaza.
When: Live painting - Tuesday 18 – Sunday 30 June 2024. Once complete, the mural will be on display until Sunday 21 July 2024.
Cost: Free.
Bookings are not required.
Note: Live mural painting is dependent on weather and may not take place if conditions are poor. Dates are indicative and subject to change.
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St George AFL Pride Cup
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Celebrate Pride Month by attending the first local Pride Cup at Olds Park. Georges River Council is proudly partnering with Pride Cup and St George AFL to bring this very special first to the Georges River community.
Pride Cup works with all levels of sport to build a world where every LGBTIQ+ person feels included, safe, accepted and proud to be who they are.
If you would like to learn more about hosting a Pride Cup for your sporting club in partnership with Georges River Council, contact Council's Community Capacity Building team by email communitycapacitybuilding@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 9330 9354.
When: Saturday 29 June 2024.
Time: 10.50am - 3.00pm.
Where: Olds Park, Penshurst.
Cost: Free.
Bookings are not required.
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Georges River Council Rainbow Sports Benches
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Georges River Council wants everyone to feel safe and welcome when playing or supporting sport in Georges River.
That is why, throughout Pride Month, we will be unveiling five rainbow benches at sporting grounds in each of the five wards of the LGA.
You are invited to show your support for inclusivity in sport. Share a bench and a conversation with family, friends or colleagues about the role we all play in making participation in sport safe and welcoming for LGBTQIA+ fans, players and officials.
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Baby Explorers - Special Rainbow Session
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This special Baby Explorer during Pride Month will include books from our collection focusing on themes such as family, love and friendship. We will engage in a dynamic group activity with a large rainbow parachute, fostering inclusivity and celebrating diversity through movement, books and songs.
When: Wednesday 12 June 2024, 10.15am – 11.30am.
Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Cost: $5.00 per adult participant, babies are free.
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Draw Your Inner Drag Queen
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In line with Pride month, Hurstville Museum & Gallery will offer a ‘Draw your inner Drag Queen’ workshop led by Drag Queen ‘The Fabulous Wonder Mama’. Whether you are an experienced artist or a complete novice, this workshop with Wonder Mama is the perfect opportunity to learn, laugh, and make unforgettable memories.
This event is for adults ages 18 years and older.
When: Friday 21 June 2024
Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm.
Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Cost: $40.00 per person, plus booking fees.
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Rainbow Story Times
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 Join Georges River Libraries for a series of family friendly Rainbow Storytimes to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community throughout Pride Month. These special story time events will feature books from our library collection and help teach children about important themes such as family, love and friendship, embracing diversity, and belonging.
Oatley Library: Tuesday 4 June 2024.
Penshurst Library: Wednesday 12 June 2024.
South Hurstville Library: Thursday 20 June 2024.
Clive James Library, Kogarah: Friday 28 June 2024.
Time: 10.30am - 11.15am.
Bookings are not required. Please arrive on time on the day to ensure your spot.
Cost: Free.
Age: Children 3-5 and their families and carers.
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Pride Book Club
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 Join us for the fourth quarterly Pride Book Club at the library facilitated by queer author Erin Gough. This Pride Book Club will be in celebration of Pride Month with the theme being Queer Pride and what this means to different queer communities in the modern world.
Queer Pride is both a celebration and a call to action which embraces diversity and inclusivity. Through art, media, and grassroots organising, Queer Pride continues to redefine notions of identity and belonging. Participants will be encouraged to think about Queer Pride and what it means to them as individuals and how this plays out in society and read a text from the Georges River Libraries Pride Collection that reflects these ideas.
When: Wednesday 19 June, 6.00pm - 7.00pm.
Where: Clive James Library, Kogarah.
Cost: Free.
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Colouring Station
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During the full month of June, for Pride Month, Hurstville Museum & Gallery will be offering a free drop-in colouring station to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community.
When: Saturday 1 June to Sunday 20 June 2024.
Where: Hurstville Museum & Gallery.
Cost: Free.
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