VAC HOSTS RAINBOW FAMILIES FORUM AT CHILLOUT
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The Victorian AIDS Council (VAC) is partnering with Rainbow Families Council for an upcoming community forum We Are Family: Queer Families 2015 at ChillOut.
The forum aims to discuss the triumphs and challenges faced by families from gender, sex, and sexually diverse communities, with a particular focus on those living in regional and rural Victoria.
“Over the past several months, these community forums have been a great opportunity for VAC to open up the discussion about a range of issues affecting the communities we serve,” said VAC CEO Simon Ruth.
“ChillOut festival is the perfect opportunity to extend that format to those living in regional and rural Victoria. We are particularly excited that Rainbow Families Council have come on board for this event.”
The forum will feature a mix of speakers with experiences ranging from adoption law reform to transgender parenting to accessing support in regional areas. The event will even offer a platform to convey the perspective of children who have been raised in rainbow families.
Rainbow Families Council Co-Convener Amelia Bassett will be one of the panellists for the event.
“LGBTI-parented families are everywhere. They are creating communities in rural and regional Victoria in increasing numbers. ChillOut Festival is a unique opportunity to share stories and make connections in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere,” she said. “Rainbow Families Council is proud to be part of a conversation about current and new frontiers for rainbow families which draws on the diverse experiences of parents, carers and children.”
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