Event postponed: Pride Week

COVID-19 Update

The situation with COVID-19 continues to change at a rapid pace. It is posing unprecedented challenges for the health and wellbeing of our communities and for the continuing operations of La Trobe University. Events over the weekend and earlier this week have necessitated a rapid review of the University’s response – in particular the ban on large scale events, compulsory self-isolation for all visitors to Australia, and the Premier’s announcement of a State of Emergency.

La Trobe is therefore announcing a range of measures to help members of our community remain as safe as possible, while ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and research activities. Our campuses will remain open and our teaching and research will continue, but with some significant changes to the way we work. As a precautionary measure, from Tuesday 17 March onwards all non-essential events that do not involve delivery or support of teaching or research activity will be cancelled or postponed until the end of June, regardless of the number of participants. This includes events such as graduation ceremonies; public lectures and events; events run by all Student Union Associations and student clubs and societies; sporting events and planned ceremonies.

As a result of this decision, the 'Pride Week' events between 23 March - 27 March 2020 are now postponed. We thank you for your understanding and hope you will be able to join us at another La Trobe event in the future.

If you have any questions in relation to this event please do not hesitate to contact Sav Zwickl at S.Zwickl@latrobe.edu.au

To find out more about events scheduled later in the year, please visit the La Trobe website at latrobe.edu.au/events

For more information about La Trobe’s response to COVID-19, you can view our online statement and FAQs

Albury/Wodonga Campus

Wednesday 18th March - Rainbow Roadie Mystery Bus Trip

Time: 6.30pm sharp

Meeting Point: At the turning circle next to the Library

Come along in your best rainbow colours (or come as you are) and celebrate diversity as we tour a few local establishments around town!

Tuesday 24th March - Pride Day

Time: 12pm – 1pm

Venue: Campus

Join us for a LQBTQIA+ Rainbow flag raising on campus then enjoy a free pizza for lunch, decorate your own Rainbow Teddy Bear Biscuit  (Taste the Rainbow), and our own Georgia Welling will be shaving her head for this year’s World’s Greatest Shave!

Tuesday 24th March - Panel Discussion

Time: 1pm - 2pm

Venue: Building 6 Lecture Theatre

Join us for a panel comprising of Local LGBTQIA+ Community Leaders who will be discussing their experiences on this year’s theme “Walk in my Shoes” and then the panel will be opened up for Q & A

Bendigo Campus

Tuesday 24th March - Pride Launch

Time: 11:30am - 12pm

Venue: Bendigo Campus

In honour of all LGBTIQA+ people, their experiences both past and present, and as a sign of equity for all, we will be raising the Rainbow Flag in the middle of the Bendigo Campus outside the SU. Rob Stevens will be offering a speech alongside a local community activist, Zare Jones, with both being joined by local drag queens, Ms. Anadiction and infamous Matlida Finish (aka. Deborah Triangle).

Tuesday 24th March - Pride Day

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Venue:  Bendigo SU

Hosted by the Rainbow Eagles with special support from our two queens, Ms. Anadiction and Matilda Finish (aka. Deborah Triangle), PRIDE will take over the SU offering an opportunity to 'Taste the Colours of the Rainbow' and get to know all about what each of the letters in the LGBTIQA+ alphabet stand for. With multiple performances by Ana and Matilda, delicious Buddha Bowls, specially made Unicorn Cupcakes and the campest PRIDE playlist under the sun, this will be one celebration you will want to be a part off.

Tuesday 24th March - Drag Bingo

Time: TBC

Venue: Bendigo SU

Last year Drag Bingo was an absolute smash with the students on res, so as a special return, on a special day, our Bingo Queens will be returning to campus to host another wild session of bingo that will make the hairs on your grandma’s chest curl.  Loud, outrageous and ridiculously hilarious, Drag Bingo will held on the SU for all our students on res to come and enjoy.

City Campus

Thursday 26th March - Pride Day Party

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Venue: Level 2 Student Lounge

At the City campus we are celebrating Pride with an intimate afternoon Pride Party! Come and join us for mocktail hour, rainbow cake, face painting, a rainbow flag and decorations as well as music, and shower the city campus with some Pride Love!

Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

Tuesday 24th March - Pride Day

Time: 11am - 2pm

Venue: Agora

Join us for Pride Day where in Agora, we will be celebrating the LGBTIQA+ community with speeches from prominent members of the LGBTIQA+ community, a chill out beanbag zone, photobooth, stalls, music and free food including a BBQ!

Wednesday 25th March - Pride Festival

Time: 11am - 2pm

Venue: Simpson Lawn

Hosted by the LTSU, on wednesday come and celebrate Pride with Pride Festival Day where on the Simpson Lawn we have a live stage with musicians, club stalls, performers, activities, food trucks and more!

Wednesday 25th March - Open Queer Chat

Time: 1pm - 2pm

Venue: ED2-212

In the afternoon the University is hosting an open Queer Chat where you join a group of like-minded people to chat about all things queer in a safe, open and fun environment.

Thursday 26th March - Ask Me Anything Panel

Time: 12pm - 1pm

Venue: Library

As part of the Ask me Anything library program, we are joining forces to bring you an Ask me Anything panel consisting of people from the LGBTIQA+ community. Bring your best questions and ask away!

Thursday 26th March - Pride Week Closing Party & Drag Queen Trivia Night

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Venue: Eagle Bar

Hosted by LTSU, join us for a trivia night hosted by an amazing Drag Act! There will be themed drinks, a special Pride meal deal and trivia fun to close off Pride Week at Bundoora campus.

Mildura Campus

Tuesday 24th March - Pride Day

Time: 10.30am - 12pm

Venue: Student Hub

Come on down to Student Hub where we are hosting a morning tea, will have lots of LGBTIQA+ information and have lots of games with prizes to be won!

Shepparton Campus

Thursday 26th March - Pride Day

Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm

Join us in celebrating Pride at Shepparton Campus where we will host a lunch as well have a LGBTIQA+ information and activities for all!