May 31 2010 - SAME-SEX EDUCATION CAMPAIGN SUITS VICTORIA TO A TEE

Members of Victoria's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities are set to get ‘shirty’ as part of a new national education campaign about same-sex law reform. In July last year, the Federal Government amended 85 pieces of legislation which discriminated against same-sex couples in areas such as employee entitlements, privacy rights, tax, superannuation, child support and insurance. The new education campaign aims to increase awareness and understanding of these reforms among members of Australia’s LGBTQ community.

International Transgender Day of Remembrance

TransGender Victoria calls on people to take a moment to reflect on International TransGender Day of Remembrance on Friday 20 November 2009.

2 November 2009 - {also} forges ahead in tough times

The {also} Foundation forges ahead in tough times

Sept 29 2009 - DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS STRATEGY TO REDUCE HOMOPHOBIC HARASSME

The {also} Foundation with partners TGV (TransGender Victoria), VGLRL (Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby) and AVP (Anti Violence Project) are pleased to announce the commencement of the first stage of; “Developing a community education and awareness strategy to reduce homophobic harassment in Victoria”.

Sept 28 2009 - PROPOSED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CHANGES WELCOME, BUT DON’T GO FAR ENOUGH

{also} Foundation CEO, Lyn Morgain has signalled a mixed response to proposed changes to equal opportunity laws following an announcement by Attorney-General Rob Hulls on the weekend. Ms Morgain said the proposal is welcome insofar as it will make it more difficult for religious organisations to discriminate on various grounds, including sexual orientation and gender identity.

Sept 15 2009 - Sentencing Act to Recognise Impact of Hate Crimes

Victoria’s sentencing laws will be amended to explicitly recognise the significant damage that crimes motivated by hate cause victims and the wider community, Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said today. The Sentencing Amendment Bill 2009, to be introduced to Parliament today, implements fully the Sentencing Advisory Council’s recommendations on crimes motivated by hatred or prejudice.

Apr 1 2009 - Hobsons Bay Councillor Awarded Fellowship

Altona Ward Councillor Tony Briffa has been awarded the 2008 McArthur Management Services Local Government Fellowship. The fellowship provides one Victorian Councillor with a $10,000 international study grant to undertake research on a significant issue affecting local government.

Dec 19 2008 - UN Gen. Assembly Statement Affirms Rights for all

First ever statement on sexual orientation and gender identity at the UN General Assembly

Dec 11 2008 - UN: General Assembly to Address Sexual Orientation

As the world celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the UN General Assembly will hear a statement in mid-December endorsed by more than 50 countries across the globe calling for an end to rights abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

31 July 2008 - Human Rights Youth Ambassador Launch

The Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission will launch its "Human Rights Youth Ambassador Program" today.