Victorian Government

Cultural Diversity Week starts today, Victoria! 🌏🎉 From 17–23 March, let’s celebrate the stories, traditions and contributions that make our state so vibrant. Host an event, attend activities or share your cultural story! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dWauBDQ #CDW2025 #EmbraceTheJourney #ShapeOurFuture

Holi, the Festival of Colours, marks the arrival of spring and symbolises renewal, joy, and the triumph of good over evil. While deeply rooted in Hindu traditions, it is celebrated worldwide by communities as a time to come together, renew bonds and spread happiness. May this Holi bring you love, laughter and bright new beginnings. Wishing everyone a vibrant and joyous Holi!  

It's time to turn promises into progress. You in? 🙌🏼😄 This International Women’s Day (8 March), we’re reflecting on milestones of the past, the contributions we’ve made towards gender equality, and looking to the future. ️ That’s because this year’s International Women’s Day is all about pushing for MORE. ♀️➡ Yes, we’ve made some incredible progress in Victoria, and we’re not slowing down any time soon. 😍👏 In the coming weeks, as part of this IWD social media series, you’ll get to hear from these amazing community members: 🌟 Leanne Miller AM 🌟 Erin Hoare 🌟 Kristine Olaris OAM 🌟 Ricki Spencer 🌟 Carly-Anne Myers OAM 🌟 Micaela Drieberg 🌟 Hacia Atherton These women are all part of the Our equal state reference group, which plays a key role in implementing the 2023-27 strategy. Their experience will support progress on gender equality in Victoria. 💥 Get to know these remarkable women and #MarchForward with us in 2025 towards an equitable Victoria. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g8jMX5A4 #IWD2025

📚 Get ready for the best chapter of the year – the Premiers’ Reading Challenge is officially open!  And this year is extra special… it’s the 20th anniversary of the Challenge! Since 2005, more than 4.5 million students have read over 63 million books. From tiny bookworms to Year 10 students, the Challenge encourages children and students to read a set number of books over the year and enjoy the magic of reading 📖🌟 To hear what reading means to some of our youngest students, check out what Grade 1 students at Beveridge Primary School shared with us. Find out more and register: https://brnw.ch/21wR3K5 #VicPRC #PremiersReadingChallenge

Are you a part of a multicultural or multifaith organisation? Or are you a member of a First Peoples-led organisation? You may be eligible for a Local Anti-Racism Initiatives grant to design and deliver local, community-driven responses to racism. For more information, register for an information session: https://lnkd.in/gjdNgbr

Today is the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) - promoting inclusion and equality for Victorians with a disability. This year’s theme is Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future. Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022-2026) is our plan for making things fairer for people with disability. To find out more about the plan, visit > https://lnkd.in/grbcax_y

💚 We love celebrating women’s contributions to Victoria. 💚 We love public art. 💚 We love the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program. Don’t miss your chance to have your say (before 8 December). Thirteen powerful artworks and stories have been shortlisted. Help us decide which ones come to life in round two of the program. 👏 Read the stories and be pART of change at: https://lnkd.in/dg8yYixM #VWPAP #BepARTofChange

Monday marked the start of the United Nation’s campaign: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence. This year’s theme is #NoExcuse. Unite to end violence against women. To find out more information about how you can get involved in the 16 Days of Activism, visit Respect Victoria’s site > https://lnkd.in/gv8xnCNh 

November is Trans Awareness Month, and we can all work together to minimise the harm and stereotypes that trans and gender diverse people face in the media, and our community. To support the inclusion, safety and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse Victorians, the Victorian Government has launched a new advertising guide called the ‘Better practice guide to including trans and gender diverse talent in your campaigns’, created in consultation with trans and gender diverse talent, organisations, networks and advocates in Victoria. Read the guide at https://lnkd.in/gA5jjw77 Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing We'd also like to spotlight our guide for managers supporting employees affirming their gender: https://lnkd.in/gBRpZy3U   We created this guide to help managers support positive wellbeing outcomes for their trans, gender-diverse and non-binary employees. Trans, gender-diverse and non-binary people deserve to feel safe and included in the workplace and in our community. #TransAwarenessMonth  

This Trans Awareness Week, we are celebrating our transgender communities across Victoria.  The week provides an opportunity for transgender people and allies to raise awareness, share stories and advocate for issues impacting the transgender community, including prejudice, discrimination and violence. To find out more about how your everyday actions can help support trans and gender-diverse inclusion, visit Transgender Victoria >  https://lnkd.in/guPxjaN7