The Victorian Pride Centre is open! Visit the Pride Gallery, our resident bookshop Hares & Hyenas, or book in a tour now. We have also have a range of upcoming arts and cultural events - check out our Events Calendar for more information.
The Victorian Pride Centre is the first purpose-built centre for Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ communities. It is a place to pave new directions for the future of LGBTIQ+ communities, while honouring and celebrating our brave – and at times difficult – past. It is home to practical and supportive services and will grow into a destination for visitors from across Australia, and beyond.
The Victorian Pride Centre Ltd. is a not-for-profit organisation structured as a company limited by guarantee, and was registered in October 2016. It has been established with a skills-based board of non-executive directors.
Our Vision
A world where every LGBTIQ+ person has a place where we are welcomed, valued, respected and celebrated.
Our Purpose
To connect, support and amplify LGBTIQ+ voices, resources, services and groups so that our communities are cohesive, resilient and thrive.
Our Values
Pride – We value pride, courage and strength. Together we can create a positive future. Support – We support each other, inclusive of each other and value our diversity. Celebration – We celebrate our LGBTIQ+ communities, honouring our history and our cultures. Belonging – We welcome all to a place of acceptance, belonging, reconciliation and kindness.
“The Pride Centre will create an iconic home for Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ communities, right in the heart of St Kilda. We are proud to be creating history by supporting Australia’s first Pride Centre! This fantastic addition to Fitzroy Street will be a hub of culture, health and support services, as well as a home for the LGBTIQ+ groups and organisations we know and love.”
Cr Dick Gross, Former Mayor City of Port Phillip
The Victorian Pride Centre is open seven days a week!
Timeline
Jan ’16
LGBTI Consultation
Surveys, interviews, open community consultation sessions.
Apr ’16
$15 Million
Victorian government approves feasibility and announces funds in state budget.
Oct ’16
XYX Lab Workshop
@ MADA. What does a pride centre look like?
Nov ’16
EOI Released
Councils and unis within 8km of CBD.
Dec ’16
EOI From 3 Councils
Melbourne, Port Phillip, Yarra
Jan ’17
EOI Evaluation
Independent committee evaluates EOI submissions.
Feb ’17
Site Selection
EOI evaluation completed. Unanimous vote.
March ’17
Location Announced
Fitzroy St, St. Kilda
May ’17
Business Case Approved
Victorian Government approves the Pride Centre business case, a major step towards the release of the $15 million contribution
June '17
Virtual Presence Launched
Victorian Pride Centre launches its online virtual presence, supporting isolated and rural LGBTIQ+ young people.
Nov '17
Architectural Design Competition
Four of Australia’s top design practices were shortlisted to enter the second and final stage of the Victorian Pride Centre Design Competition.
Jan '18
Pride Centre Design Selected
St Kilda-based firms Grant Amon Architects and Brearley Architects and Urbanists are the winners of the Pride Centre design competition.
Jul '18
City of Port Phillip Consultations
City of Port Phillip undertake community consultation on Proposed Amendment C149 to facilitate the delivery of the Victorian Pride Centre.
Sep '18
Victorian Pride Centre new Logo Launched
The Victorian Pride Centre launches new look and feel to reflect the diversity, vibrancy and strength of LGBTIQ+ communities.
Nov '18
Planning Scheme Approved
Richard Wynne, Minister for Planning announces approval of the City of Port Phillip’s request for Amendment C149.
Nov '18
Construction Tender Released
In June, the VPC undertook an Expression of Interest process. Four construction companies have now received construction tender documentation.
Jan '19
Construction Contract Awarded
Hansen Yuncken is selected to build the Victorian Pride Centre after a comprehensive tender evaluation process assessed a number of highly competitive bids.
Apr '19
Demolition of Existing Site
Demolition of the Monroe's restaurant and surrounding area in preparation for construction.
May '19
Construction Begins
Construction of the Pride Centre is set to begin
May '19
Pride Centre Website V2.0
Pride Centre Website V2.0 is released with enhanced resource directory and statewide events calendar.
Late '19
Foundation Works Completed
Foundation works completed and suspended structure works begin.
Mid '20
Completion of Structure
Completion of Structure
Mid '20
Fit Out Works
Fit Out of internal spaces begin
Late '20
Fit Out Completed
Fit out completed and building handed over to the Victorian Pride Centre
Late '20
Resident Organisations and Tenants
Resident Organisations and Tenants move in.
July '21
Official Opening
Special guests and speakers celebrated the launch of the Victorian Pride Centre with a gala event on July 11, 2021
July-August '21
Centre Opens to the public
The Victorian Pride Centre is briefly open to the public before COVID-19 restrictions are re-introduced.
November '21
The Victorian Pride Centre re-opens to the public
The completed VPC re-opens its doors on November 5.
November '21
The Pride Gallery opens
The inaugural exhibition 'Identity, Adornment, Transformation' opens along with new exhibition 'Queer-ways: Retracing Melbourne's Queer Footprint'
February '22
Our first Rooftop Party
The after party for Midsumma Festival's Pride March is our first celebration on the glorious rooftop!
“The Victorian Pride Centre will bring our community together, to collaborate and build on each other’s strengths while maintaining our individual organisational identities. It will celebrate who we are as proud LGBTIQ+ people and open the doors to the rest of the community to help them understand our unique history and stories as well as our current contribution to Victoria.”
Ro Allen - Inaugural Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities
Public and Institutional Award
Winner – Brearley Architects and Urbanists and Grant Amon Architects
The Victorian Pride Centre stands on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung/Bunurung peoples, lands which have never been ceded.
We are committed to living our values of Pride, Support, Celebration, and Belonging. These values drive our vision and our purpose. We welcome all to a place of acceptance, belonging, reconciliation, and kindness. We welcome all to come to the Pride Centre with a sense of purpose.
It is from these values that we say ‘Yes’ to a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the upcoming referendum.
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