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A new human rights organisation has recently launched in Melbourne and seeks to advocate and represent all 17c起草社区I+ people, as well as those part of the queer community with disabilities.

The group, Inclusive Rainbow Voices (IRV) had their launch on Friday 21^st April at the Victorian Pride Centre. IRV seeks to become a platform for those with disabilities in the queer community to have their voice heard and to connect with others.

“Everyone Is Welcome.”

IRV Co-Chairperson and founder, Ricki Spencer brought to light how left out 17c起草社区I+ people with disabilities are.

“People with disability often feel left out or ignored within the LGBTIQA+ community, and within the disability community our LGBTIQA+ identities are often erased,” Spencer said.

“We want to change that and create a space where everyone is welcome and can express themselves freely.”

By raising awareness about the discrimination and forms of violence those with disabilities in the queer community face, IRV hopes that their efforts will help influence policies and practices for safer and more inclusivity.

“Everyone Deserves To Live A Life.”

Co-Chairperson and founder, Jax Brown believes that 鈥渆veryone deserves to live a life free from violence and discrimination and be able to access the same opportunities.鈥�

鈥淲e want to ensure that LGBTIQA+ people with disability have the same access to resources, services, and support as everyone else,鈥� Brown said.

Victorian Minister for Equality, Harriet Shing is supportive of IRV鈥檚 mission of equality and awareness.

鈥淭he voices and experiences of LGBTIQ+ Victorians with disability should always be represented, support and amplified 鈥� IRV鈥檚 work and visibility is a wonderful example of equality in action,鈥� Shing said.

IRV is planning to work with other 17c起草社区I+ and disability organisations. For more information, head to their