LGBTIQA+ Inclusion

The Frankston & Mornington Peninsula LGBTIQA+ Collaborative aims to bring together community members, community groups, service providers and other stakeholders from across Frankston City and Mornington Peninsula to collaborate respectfully and meaningfully with the aim of enhancing and protecting the health and wellbeing of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Agender, Aromantic + (LGBTIQA+) communities while reducing LGBTIQA+ discrimination, abuse and oppression through advocacy, educational awareness and addressing systemic change.

If you would like to get involved or become a member of the Frankston & Mornington Peninsula LGBTIQA+ Collaborative, contact us on 1300 850 600 or email Community Wellbeing Officer - sarah.brown@mornpen.vic.gov.au 

All events in Mornington Peninsula Shire are LGBTIQA+ inclusive.

To acknowledge and celebrate our vibrant LGBTIQA+ communities, the Shire supports or runs activities and key events for Midsumma and IDAHOBIT each year. Information about these events will be listed below as they become available.

Midsumma Pride March 2025

The Frankston & Mornington Peninsula LGBTIQA+ Collaborative invite LGBTIQA+ community members and allies to march together in the annual Midsumma Pride March on Sunday 2 February 2025 on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda.

This is an opportunity to celebrate progress, love and diversity! Let's march in solidarity and embrace our vibrant rainbow community across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula as part of an iconic Melbourne event.  

People of all ages are welcome. Children and young people aged 17 and under will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Midsumma Pride March celebrates diverse genders and sexualities.

Free transport available: Free return transport from the Peninsula is available to the event. Limited seats are available.  

Bookings: Register to march and book a place on the bus 

• Switchboard Victoria: Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people, their families, allies and communities. https://www.switchboard.org.au/
• QLife: QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented peer support and referral service for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI). https://qlife.org.au/
• Queerspace: Queerspace is a LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service established in 2009 by LGBTIQ+ communities for LGBTIQ+ communities. Queerspace has a focus on relationships, families, parenting and young people. https://www.queerspace.org.au/ 
• Headspace Rosebud: Headspace Rosebud is a voluntary, free and confidential health service for young people aged 12 - 25 in the southern Mornington Peninsula area. https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/rosebud/
• Lifeline: Lifeline is a 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention helpline. Lifeline is available Australia-wide, 24 hours a day, for anyone experiencing a personal crisis. https://www.lifeline.org.au/
• Kids Helpline: Kids Helpline provides phone counselling and crisis support to young people: kids, teens, and young adults. They also offer heaps of online resources for youth, parents, and carers. https://kidshelpline.com.au/
• Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services: Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth hosts inclusive activities, programs and events throughout the year for young LGBTIQA+ people and allies - Rainbow Community - Mornington Peninsula Youth Services
• Rainbow Connections: Rainbow Connections is a support group for trans, non binary and gender diverse children and young people and their families in the Mornington Peninsula area. The group meets every second Thursday from 5:30 -7:30 in a safe and supportive environment - Rainbow Connections.

Mornington Peninsula Libraries LGBTIQA+ Catalogue

Inclusive language acknowledges diverse identities, going beyond gender and sexuality to embrace various aspects of identity. It breaks down barriers, builds understanding, and cultivates a sense of belonging for everyone.