April 6th, 2024Diverse, transgender and celebrated in Ballarat

The City of Ballarat has stood proudly with its transgender and gender diverse community and celebrated their contribution to the city in a dedicated ceremony in recent days.

A flag-raising was held last Thursday at the city’s Queen Victoria Square, followed by an afternoon tea inside Ballarat Town Hall.

International Trans Day of Visibility is held annually on 31 March, with the City of Ballarat this year holding its flag raising on 28 March due to the Easter break.

The day is dedicated to celebrating transgender and gender diverse people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as being a celebration of their contributions to society.

Speaking at the event was Abbie Clark, a trans woman who transitioned in Ballarat in 2019 and has been leading the charge with Trans.au, the national directory of trans and gender diverse services and community groups.

The event is one of four celebratory events in 2024 that have been identified by the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee and led by the City of Ballarat.

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