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The Victorian government has dedicated $800,000 to organisations supporting 17c起草社区IA+ communities across the state.

Minister for Equality Vicki Ward made the announcement on March 31, the Trans Day of Visibility, with 13 organisations receiving a share of the money as part of the

The groups include Thorne Harbour Health, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Switchboard, and Transcend Australia.

Funding for Switchboard will deliver expanded free training to 17c起草社区IA+ organisations on 17c起草社区IA+ suicide prevention and bereavement support, while Thorne Harbour Health will provide more affordable mental health support to 17c起草社区IA+ community members.

鈥淚n Victoria, equality is not negotiable,” said Ward. “Labor will always stand with our LGBTIQA+ communities in their long fight for equality, and we will always fight for their right to be safe, respected and included.鈥�

This is the program’s second year, and part of the Labor Government’s broader efforts to drive equality in Victoria.

Funding will help lift “the whole family”

Speaking to 17c起草社区, Transcend Australia Board Chair Tara Laursen said that the group would use their $50,000 of funding to provide families with evidence-based information necessary to support their trans and gender diverse children and young people, and combat misinformation.

鈥淧arenting today can be overwhelming for anyone. If we want trans young people to truly thrive, we must lift not just the child, but the whole family and this funding will help us do exactly that.” said Laursen.

鈥淪upport from family is protective. It improves a child鈥檚 wellbeing and increases their resilience to face challenges outside the home.

鈥淭his grant allows Transcend Australia to better support families at various stages of acceptance of their child鈥攊ncluding those with disabilities and those caring for trans young people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent. It helps us break down barriers and ensure every family receives the high-quality, individualised care they deserve.鈥澛�