RISE IN PRIDE Program

Overview

The RISE in Pride Program marks an exciting new chapter for the Victorian Pride Centre, bringing together the long‑running Telling it with Pride Speakers Program (TiPS) and the inaugural Producing with Pride Initiative (PPI) under one unified banner. Together, these programs champion LGBTIQA+ storytellers, artists, and emerging event producers across Victoria, fostering skills, confidence, and community leadership.

• Telling it with Pride Speakers (TiPS) Program: The TiPS Program supports emerging LGBTIQA+ speakers to develop powerful, authentic storytelling skills. Through a three‑month training journey, participants receive tailored guidance in narrative craft, public speaking, and audience engagement. Graduates may be invited to join the Victorian Pride Centre’s LGBTIQA+ Speakers Bureau, amplifying their voices across Victoria to promote understanding, empathy, and inclusion.
• Producing with Pride Initiative (PPI): PPI nurtures the next generation of LGBTIQA+ event producers where participants can gain hands‑on experience in event planning, arts and cultural management, creative direction, and community‑centred production practices. With mentorship from industry professionals, PPI creates pathways for emerging producers to design and deliver events that elevate diverse queer voices and strengthen Victoria’s cultural landscape.

 

Why RISE in Pride Matters

RISE in Pride brings together two complementary programs to build a stronger, more connected future for queer storytelling and creative arts production in Victoria. By supporting both speakers and producers, the initiative helps cultivate a vibrant ecosystem where LGBTIQA+ stories are created, shared, and celebrated. Expect more events at VPC and beyond!

 

Want to learn more? Come to the next information session!

📅 Event Details 

Tuesday 4 August 6:00–7:00pm (AEST) Online via Microsoft Teams 

Join us to see how RISE in Pride will uplift LGBTIQA+ voices, grow creative leadership, and build a more inclusive and representative arts sector across Victoria! 

Register for the RISE information session here: https://events.humanitix.com/rise-program-overview 

 

Want to become an Official Partner of the inaugural RISE in PRIDE Program? Get in touch comms@pridecentre.org.au 

Your financial contribution would directly assist in the sponsorship of a participant, from regional and outer Melbourne areas, covering their costs and ensuring they can fully engage with the program, this would support financially in the following areas – 

1. Regional Outreach: Facilitating a wider call-out reach in regional Victoria to ensure LGBTIQA+ individuals outside metropolitan areas have access to the same opportunities and support. 

1. Travel and Accommodation Support: Providing travel and accommodation assistance for participants from outer Melbourne and regional areas to attend workshops and events in person. 

1. Participant Sponsorship: Offering sponsorship opportunities for individual participants from regional and outer Melbourne areas, covering their costs and ensuring they can fully engage with the program. 

1. Support: Providing continuous guidance and support to participants throughout the program. 

Or… become a TiPS Program Individual Supporter for $250 

The RISE in Pride Program is proudly supported by the DFFH LGBTIQA+ Sector Strengthening Grant.

 

Header image taken by Matto Lucas from the 2024-2025 Telling it with Pride Speakers Program.