The EM Pride Network invites all LGBTIQ+ people and allies to share their thoughts on inclusion in the sector. Please join our Think Tank to share your thoughts, or complete the survey for more information and to register your interest. https://t.co/fa69FRKXX3
Our emergency service personnel live to support the community - but it's important that we check in on each other across the sector, too.
You don't need to be an expert to reach out to someone struggling. Three simple words could make all the difference: R U OK? ๐
A big congratulations to our VICSES Moe Unit, who were awarded the Regional Pride Initiative of the Year Award as part of this yearโs Victorian Public Sector Pride Awards! 1/2
A big congratulations to our VICSES Moe Unit, who were awarded the Regional Pride Initiative of the Year Award as part of this yearโs Victorian Public Sector Pride Awards! 1/2
Our sector has joined together today in support of Wear it Purple Day, by looking fabulous in purple and celebrating our rainbow youth!๐
We hope you're enjoying your purple celebrations too, and having meaningful conversations about empowering LGBTIQ+ young people! ๐
We all have a role to play to ensure that we create safe, and supportive environments for our rainbow youth. Today, join us in celebrating Wear it Purple Day, and standing with LGBTIQ+ youth across our workplaces and wider communities ๐ ๐
More info: https://t.co/PsMFjOcxcW
Tomorrow is Wear it Purple Day! ๐ Know what to talk about with your colleagues, friends and family, to help create real meaningful change around supporting our rainbow youth: https://t.co/gTikuQvvBr ๐
This Friday on 26 August marks Wear it Purple Day - an annual campaign aimed at celebrating and empowering LGBTIQ+ youth ๐ ๐
Find out how to be an active LGBTIQ+ ally to better support rainbow youth as part of our workplaces and communities. Visit: https://t.co/J8jNTAImA4
In the lead up to Wear it Purple Day on August 26, we wanted to share some tips for allies โ what to do when someone comes out to you. It's so important to be prepared to welcome someone with open arms if they trust you enough to come out.
Here are the three key steps:
In September, @ESF_Victoria Chair & Inspector-General for Emergency Management @IGEM_Vic Tony Pearce, will begin his solo charity walk across VIC to raise awareness & funds for mental health initiatives for our emergency service sector. Give your support @ https://t.co/7anNYpvHSR
Register now for our FREE Queeroboree Webinar Series. The first is the launch of our donations funded report, โThe impact of Covid 19 on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB communityโ on Mon 8th August 2022ย from 1:00pm-2.00pm (AEST). Link: https://t.co/mwysvqKcwB
Today marks International Non-Binary People's Day - celebrating non-binary people and the diversity of gender across our sector, and as part of our communities.
Learn more about what it means to identify as non-binary via this great article from Minus18: https://t.co/LmkL95bWok
This week marks #NAIDOC2022 - a celebration of the history, culture & achievements of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples across our country. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands & waters on which we work & volunteer on across our emergency services sector.
Happening THIS Saturday! Still time to register!
Switchboard's #QTIBPoC Program is hosting a free, fun family-day soiree, for Narrm-based QTIBPoC folk.
Ally families also welcome (limited ticketing option); however, this is a QTIBPoC event.
Register: https://t.co/cI2Bl3fkTY
Nominations for the VPS LGBTIQ+ Pride Awards are still open!
If you know someone who has been driving meaningful change for LGBTIQ+ communities as part of our emergency services sector, get your nomination in now before 30 June ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐
More info: https://t.co/ghIJJSXTmH
Weโre so excited to have Marina on board to help empower LGBTIQ+ people across the sector and as part of our communities. You can read more here: https://t.co/jodEljAF4N
Congratulations Marina! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ (2/2)
We're excited to announce our new EMPNV Chair - Marina Wareing, from @AmbulanceVic ๐
Marina (she/her) has been employed as a paramedic with AV for 11 years, and is a passionate advocate as part of the LGBTIQ+ community. (1/2)
Everyone benefits from achieving reconciliation. We acknowledge the steps that we need to take across the sector and our communities, to acknowledge the rich culture, history, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (1/2)