Melba wins govt grant for Pride events
November 20, 2024
Melba is proud to have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Pride Events and Festivals Fund. This funding will be used for a series of inclusive and engaging friend-dating events for people with disability with a focus on supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.
Melba CEO Hayley Dean said: “At Melba, we are deeply committed to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, including people we support and employees. This grant is an incredible opportunity for us to learn and continuously improve to further this commitment and demonstrate our dedication to driving inclusion and diversity.
“Melba has long championed respect, inclusion and empowerment. This grant grows our capacity to create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ people within our community.”
To ensure Melba’s events, to be held across Victoria, meet the needs and expectations of the LGBTQIA+ community, we are conducting a focus group on 19 December. This discussion will provide valuable insights, helping us to deliver events that are meaningful, inclusive and impactful.
To register for the one-hour session, go to this page on our website. All participants will receive a $50 gift voucher.
Melba acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.
