December 24th, 2023LGBTIQA+ leadership program, local hub
Expressions of interest for the 2024 Victorian LGBTIQA+ Leadership Program, encouraging diverse rainbow sector leaders to put themselves forward have opened.
As part of an eight-week course, up to 25 leaders from Melbourne and regional Victoria will develop their skills and be supported to build a legacy of lasting leadership within their organisation, as well as learn how to create stronger connections across the LGBTIQA+ sector.
The program is open to LGBTIQA+ Victorians who hold a leadership position or an influential role within a Victorian LGBTIQA+ organisation or group.
Burnout in the LGBTIQA+ sector is a key issue the program seeks to address, with course units designed to improve individual resilience, with others focusing on making sure leadership is impactful at an organisational level.
Applications for the EOI round will close on Friday, January 19 and those keen to apply should visit the
vic.gov.au/victorian-lgbtiqa-leadership-program website.
Meanwhile, the state government is also funding a safe new space in Ballarat for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) Victorians and their families to get support and connection.
QHub Ballarat has officially opened its doors in Ballarat’s health services precinct,
with the service now able to take referrals for local LGBTIQA+ youth across the region.
Co-designed with communities, the hub will be a central, safe, affirming and inclusive space for LGBTIQA+ youth aged up to 25 from Western Victoria, providing access to crucial mental health support, social connection opportunities and wellbeing activities.
QHub is a state government-funded LGBTIQA+ youth mental health and social connection program delivered in partnership with Drummond Street Services’ Queerspace, Wellways and Cafs Ballarat.
