EVENTS

Join us for the launch of the Gippsland Pride Festival, streamed live from the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre on January 12th 2023! All the effort, blood, sweat and tears are slowly making a change and we are feeling renewed hope going into 2023. We know there’s work to do, maybe…

BAIRNSDALE: Friday 13 Jan 5:30pm We invite you to join us at Classique Café in Bairnsdale for QUEER CUISINE. Location: 26 – 28 Bailey Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875 Register here: https://forms.gle/DxsxpDxhagRn1Gcx8  A gathering of our LGBQTIA+ Community of East Gippsland over delicious nibbles from 5.30 PM – 7.30 PM. This…

This special event includes a beautiful BBQ Cooked Breakfast and Playtime on the park for the kids before the heat kicks in. Join other LGBTQIA folk together for a lovely Saturday morning – with plenty of undercover area and cool water, yummy food and all-abilities playground facilities. Bring your chairs or picnic blanket for a relaxing lovely breakfast morning in the sun together.

WARRAGUL: Thursday 19 Jan 5:30 pm Join us for Queer Cuisine – Wine and Cheese Gathering  Location: Everything’s Better with Wine, 77 Queen Street Warragul Register here: Online Form This is a secure event for those of 18 years, so we ask all ADULTS to please individually complete this form…

WARRAGUL: Friday 20 Jan 7:30 pm It’s Queer Karaoke Night with Frock Hudson at Jaks Music in Warragul! Location: Jaks Music Event Venue, 94 Alfred St, Warragul VIC 3820 Register: Online Form This is a secure event for those of 18 years, so we ask all ADULTS to please individually…

MIRBOO NORTH: Saturday 21 Jan 12 noon Join us for a beautiful BBQ LUNCH at Baromi Park in Mirboo North before the separate Splish Splash Pool Event that afternoon. Join other LGBTQIA folk together for a lovely Saturday – with plenty of undercover area and cool water, yummy food and…

MIRBOO NORTH: Saturday 21 Jan 3 pm Join us for SPLISH SPLASH – Queer Pool Party at Mirboo North this Saturday afternoon from 3.00pm – 7.00pm! Registration: Online Form This is a secure event, so we ask all ADULTS to please individually complete this form (Registration is required for entry)…

MELBOURNE: Sunday 22 Jan 6:15 am departure from Traralgon Train Station Gippsland Pride Initiative is excited to host the Pride Bus to Midsumma Carnival! Location: Departing Traralgon Train Station Cost: Tickets are at a low cost of $5 each way ($10 total) thanks to the generous support of Uniting Vic Tas…

NEWHAVEN: Thursday 2 Feb 5:30 pm Join us for our Rainbow Community BBQ Dinner on Thursday 2nd Feb at Newhaven Yacht Club! Location:  Newhaven Yacht Club BBQ Area, Seaview Street, Newhaven VIC 3925 Register: Online Spaces are strictly limited and registration is required. Kicking off at 5.30 PM for Dinner…

SALE: 4 Feb 10:30 am Join us for a very special day at Seed Garden in Sale, and enjoy wood-fired pizza, live music and much more! Location: Seed Community Garden, Montgomery St, Sale VIC 3850 Register: Online This is a secure event, so we ask all ADULTS to please individually…

Watch this space for more information.

MELBOURNE: 5 Feb 5:15 am departure from Traralgon Train Station Gippsland Pride are excited to host the Pride Bus to PRIDE MARCH! Location: Cost: Tickets are at a low cost of $5 each way ($10 total) thanks to the generous support of Uniting Vic Tas Register: Online      …

TRARALGON: Sat 11 February 12 noon Join us for our first 1 day LGBTQIA+ Festival for Gippsland! Location: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay St, Traralgon VIC 3844 Held at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, this outdoor event is a very exciting prospect for our community.The event will include: Entertainment…

TRARALGON: 11 Feb 12 noon at ‘Gender Affirming Clothes Swap’ You are invited to this first-ever gender-affirming clothes swap in Gippsland. Location: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre – Conference Room), 32 Kay St, Traralgon VIC 3844 Registration: Registration is not required. Bring along any new, near new or gently worn clothing,…