Trans Day of Visibility is an international celebration of trans pride and awareness held annually on March 31. The day recognises and celebrates trans and gender diverse people and their important contribution to our community.
Grace Lee and Cr Halliday raise the Trans Flag.
In Daylesford, Cr Tessa Halliday and Grace Lee raised the Trans Flag in Vincent Street. Council CEO Bradley Thomas, Cr Juliet Simpson, Cr Tessa Halliday, members of the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee and ChillOut Committee attended the event.
Mayor, Cr Brian Hood, reiterated Council’s commitment to ensuring our community is a place where trans and gender diverse people feel safe and welcome. He also reaffirmed their strong stance against violence, including against the rainbow community.
In a statement, Cr Hood said, ” We strongly support inclusion and we are committed to ensuring our community is a place where trans and gender diverse people feel safe and welcome.
“We know that a number of recent events have regrettably impacted our LGBTIQA+ community. Council has a zero tolerance towards violence of any kind, which of course includes violence against the rainbow community.
“In our Prevention of Violence Leadership statement we declare that we condemn not only the abuse itself but also societal attitudes that normalise it, tolerate it or create an atmosphere to perpetuate it. Violent behaviour is inexcusable, preventable and simply unacceptable,” he said.
