La Trobe Pride Week celebrations are happening from the 21 – 25 of August across all of our campuses!
We’ve got a bunch of activities on each campus for you to join in the celebrations, and learn a little bit about our diverse LGBTIQA+ community along the way.
Follow the link below to see what’s on at your campus:
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
City
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Mildura
Online
Shepparton
Albury-Wodonga
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| Pride Week – Pride Plants Whether it’s as an Ally or as a part of the LGBTQIA+ SB community, we invite you to sprinkle a little colour across La Trobe Albury Wodonga. With a range of colourful flowers to choose from you get to pot and take home your own floral creation. Rainbow food and drinks provided. | Wednesday 23rd August, 12.30pm – 1.30pm, Outside AW6 Building |
Bendigo
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| Flag Raising Ceremony Join us at 11am for the annual Flag Raising and then march down to the Plaza to enjoy the festivities. The Bendigo Mid-week Market is going rainbow! Celebrate La Trobe’s LGBTQIA+SB Community with stalls, music and more. DJ Cliterally will be brining the beats and there’ll be activities and stalls galore – including the famous Pride Clothes Swap! Check out the stalls, meet your student clubs, grab a sausage from the barbie, and connect with the University community! We’ll have mindful colouring, the Library Book Swap and more! Midweek Market runs Week 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. *Vegan, GF & Halal Options | Tuesday 22nd August, 11am – Flag Raising Cemermony Tuesday 22nd August, 11.30 – 2pm Festival |
City
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| Pride Pink Party Raise a Glass to Love and Diversity at our Pink Party! Join us for a fabulous celebration of Pride Month, where the drinks flow freely, and the food is on the house. Indulge in an evening of fun, laughter, and unity as we honor inclusivity in style. Come dressed in your finest shades of pink and let’s toast to love, equality, and the joy of being ourselves. It’s not just a party, it’s a celebration of us, united in vibrant colors and endless acceptance. See you there! Whether you identify as LGBTIQA+SB or an ally, this festival is a wonderful opportunity to show your support and be a part of a vibrant and inclusive community. Embrace the spirit of Pride and join us for an unforgettable celebration! | Friday 25th August, 5pm – 8pm, Level 3 Student Lounge Register here |
Melbourne (Bundoora)
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| Mid-week Market Pride Festival Takeover It’s Pride Week at La Trobe! Staff and students across LTU come out loud and proud to celebrate and support our LGBTIQA+SB community. The Pride Week Festival will see the Agora come alive with DJ Cliterally, interactive activities, and free food. Pride March In keeping with our theme of ‘Visible Against Violence’, join the Pride March on campus at 12pm (starting and ending at the Agora) to celebrate your identity and diversity, and show our unwavering support of and for the LGBTIQA+SB community. Remember to wear a touch of rainbow or dress in your loudest colours in your wardrobe! | Thursday 24th August, 11am – 2pm, Agora Thursday 24th August, 12pm – 12.15pm, Agora, meet outside to Library |
Mildura
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| Pride Day Celebrations Join us on campus for Pride Week festivities in Mildura! Be a part of this supportive and inclusive day that celebrate our LGBTIQA+SB communities and learn more about our theme ‘Visible against Violence’, asking us to unite, demonstrating our commitment as a La Trobe community, to uphold the rights of all people to live free from violence. There’ll be rainbow-coloured decorations, free food, giveaways and delicious cookies. | Monday 21 August 11 am – 1 pm Brian Grogan Student Hub |
Shepparton
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| Wear It Purple Pride Event The La Trobe annual Wear it Purple event is back for 2023. This year partnering with GOTAFE we have planned an afternoon of delicious food, fun activities, and informative stalls! Come down to celebrate our LGBTIQA+SB communities and learn more about our theme ‘Visible against Violence’, asking us to unite, demonstrating our commitment as a La Trobe community, to uphold the rights of all people to live free from violence. | Friday 25th August, 12pm – 2pm, GOTAFE Common Ground Cafe |
Online
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| Queer Careers Panel Discussion – 2022 For Pride Week in 2022, we spoke to members of the LGBTIQA+SB community who shared how being part of the LGBTIQA+SB community has influenced their careers and the work they do. | On-demand, click this link to access the Queer Careers webinar |