The St Kilda Film Festival Pride Without Prejudice: LGBTQIA+ Showcase, highlights the sparkling diversity of the Australian LGBTQIA+ creative community.This showcase distils the diversity and breadth of forms and subjects of LGBTQIA+ filmmaking into one evening full of beautiful cinematic lines, moving relationships, avant-garde commentary, inspirational personal documentary, and raucous comedy.  With a powerful authenticity […]

Queer Australian First Nations filmmaking is still rare in 2024, so this Victorian premiere of the directorial debut of Butchulla man, David Cook, shot in Brisbane and featuring a predominantly LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal cast, is cause for celebration.    Chris Wundurra (Parker Little) is pushed by his intimidating father, Sammy – played by writer-director David Cook […]

Join us for Queer Social at the Victorian Pride Centre, where social chats with like-minded queer individuals blend seamlessly with engaging, creative workshops. Led by Laneway Learning and facilitated by talented queer instructors, these workshops are designed to spark inspiration and foster self-expression.  Whether you’re a total beginner or haven’t picked up pencils and brushes […]

A documentary film by Roger That Pictures, examining how unrealistic body image ideals amongst gay men leads to discrimination. The gay community celebrates diversity and equality, yet discrimination still exists, especially in relation to body image.   In a time when gay men are bombarded with messaging that idolises young, fit, white, masculine men through advertising, […]

The Pride Fund is again proudly partnering with the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) to present their second annual concert at the Victorian Pride Centre.  The unique program includes a striking Brass Quintet composed by Joan Tower and a very beautiful and rarely performed Nonet by Louis Spohr in F major, Op. 31 (1813). […]

Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne in collaboration with Tristan Meecham (All the Queens Men). Inspired by culturally significant items from the Australian Performing Arts Collection and The Australian Queer Archives, Queering the Collection is a powerful audio and photographic project that uncovers hidden stories and celebrates the invaluable contributions of Australian LGBTIQA+ artists and performers. Featuring interviews with […]

Join us for Queer Social at the Victorian Pride Centre, where social chats with like-minded queer individuals blend seamlessly with engaging, creative workshops. Led by Laneway Learning and facilitated by talented queer instructors, these workshops are designed to spark inspiration and foster self-expression.  Come and explore clay sculpting! In this class we’ll learn the basics […]

The long-running Gay Life Drawing Melbourne sessions returns to the Victorian Pride Centre this Pride month, following last year's wildly successful Pride filled session. A popular and much talked about event around Melbourne since its launch in 2018, Gay Life Drawing Melbourne is a monthly inclusive event for all adults to partake in self-expression, enjoy […]

Come along to hear tall tales and true stories that celebrate our wicked past and present, curated by Lisa Salmon. The event will showcase narratives that centre queer and trans strength, resilience, and outrageous beauty, surrounded by projected images of 1990s dykes that leap off the wall with direct and unapologetic queer desire.      […]

The Victorian Pride Centre and Ballarat Trans and Gender Diverse Clothes Swap Shop are holding a free clothing swap. This is a great opportunity to connect with other fashionistas and discover all kinds of apparel in a safe, inclusive environment.   All items are free! All ages are welcome, and bookings are not required.   

Join us for a Cheese and Gin masterclass from the owners of Splatters Cheese Bar and Anther Distillery. Jo and Derv have prepared a unique pairing experience to guide you through while they share stories of how the products are made, why they pair so well together and what it’s like being queer business owners […]