International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is fast approaching on 17 May, with Pride Month (1 – 30 June) not far behind.
In recognition and support for IDAHOBIT Day, YPRL invites members from the LGBTQIA+ community who are artists, authors, creators and makers, health
and wellness professionals, educators, etc. to submit an Expression of Interest to host events in 2025 in our library spaces.
We are especially interested in hearing from those who live, work or play in Banyule, Nillumbik, or Whittlesea, but welcome all EOIs. We will select facilitators from the EOIs and schedule their workshops, events, talks, etc. for a date later in the year.
We are open to all types of submissions; here are some examples of events typically held in our libraries to get you thinking!
- Connecting with Creatives: creative facilitators spend the day in a branch (typically 5-6 hours) working on their craft (e.g. illustration, writing, collage) where the public can interact with the creative and ask questions about the work. The day includes hosting a workshop for a target audience (e.g. children, Young Adults, Adults) for 1-2 hours) and creating some drop-in resources for library patrons to take home.
- Writing workshops: poetry, memoir, crime, micro fiction, etc.
- Art & craft: painting, drawing and illustration, collage, ceramics, sewing and knitting, etc.
- DIY/Sustainable practice: gardening and plants, cleaning products, upcycling tips and projects
- Health & wellbeing: meditation and mindfulness, yoga, cooking, journaling
Selection Criteria
Please consider how your event meets different aspects of the Selection Criteria below. Please note that we do not expect you to meet all of the criteria. We are looking for events that:
- Emphasise our commitment to lifelong learning and community engagement
- Connect with our library resources and services
- Encourage creative thinking and community connection and discussion
- Celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community
- Strengthen knowledge and understanding for First Nations culture and perspectives
- Are suitable for our CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities
- Are inclusive and accessible to all people, including people with a disability
- Strengthen community knowledge and understanding for health and wellbeing
Important Dates
Submit your EOI by: 5pm Friday 4 April, 2025.
Questions?
If you require assistance making a submission or would like to discuss this initiative, please email programs@yprl.vic.gov.au
Promotion and Marketing
If selected, YPRL will promote your event through our website, social media platforms, print collateral, etc. We will also ask that you promote the event within your own channels to increase participation and engagement with the event.
We will ask you to provide an image of yourself and/or your work for marketing purposes.
YPRL staff take photos and video recordings of our events to post on social media. By submitting and expression of interest you agree to us sharing images/video of you and your event or workshop via our marketing channels.
On occasion, YPRL works with media to promote its activities and programs. We may contact you and seek your permission to participate in media interviews.