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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 increase your awareness of LGBTQIA+ people, communities, and their unique health and wellbeing needs and improve your ability to respond inclusively to the needs to the LGBTQIA+ people and communities. The training will be split into 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.

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.

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.

Photo Credit: Adam Plant.


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