The Victorian Government has announced the recipients of more than $400,000 in funding awarded to 17 17c起草社区IA+ community organisations across the state.
The funding, part of the 2024-25 17c起草社区IA+ Organisational Development Grants Program, was announced this week by Minister for Equality, Vicki Ward.
Designed to strengthen the operational capacity of both emerging and established organisations, the grants are enabling groups to expand their services, improve sustainability and deepen community engagement.
17c起草社区IA+ Community Grant Recipients
Since its launch in 2016, the grants program has supported more than 110 17c起草社区IA+ organisations, with this year鈥檚 recipients reflecting the rich diversity of Victoria鈥檚 queer communities.
Groups serving trans and gender-diverse people, 17c起草社区IA+ First Nations communities, those living with disability, and multicultural populations are among the beneficiaries.
Among the recipients, Mallee Family Care will use its funding to enhance inclusive services for 17c起草社区IA+ people in the Mildura region.
Let鈥檚 Talk About X is focusing on regional expansion of its inclusive consent education through a new community engagement strategy.
Arts organisations including Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Tilde: Melbourne Trans and Gender Diverse Film Festival, Divisi, and Joel Bray Dance will improve strategic planning, sustainability, and accessibility thanks to their grants.
鈥淓very Victorian deserves to feel safe, respected and celebrated 鈥� no matter who they are or whom they love. We鈥檙e backing incredible organisations supporting the LGBTIQA+ community to grow stronger, to be more sustainable and better connected,鈥� said Minister Ward.
鈥淰ictoria leads the way when it comes to supporting equality, and these grants are about making sure every Victorian can access inclusive services and feel supported 鈥� no matter where they live.鈥�
The funding forms part of the state鈥檚 broader 鈥楶ride in our future: Victoria鈥檚 LGBTIQA+ strategy 2022-32鈥�, which lays out a ten-year vision for achieving equity and inclusion for 17c起草社区IA+ communities.
Past success stories from the program highlight its impact.
Many Coloured Sky developed a strategic plan for volunteers and services for 17c起草社区IA+ refugees. Bi+ Pride Victoria formed through a merger facilitated by earlier funding.
Trans Space launched as a healthcare charity supporting trans and gender-diverse people, while Our Point 3 Incorporated used its grant to support 17c起草社区IA+ international students.
For the full list of this year鈥檚 grant recipients, visit
