Trans Month celebrates the resilience, wellbeing, and wholeness of our transgender, gender diverse and non-binary communities. Across Greater Shepparton this month we have many ways to connect, champion inclusion and allyship and get involved.
What’s on this Trans Month!? (Download a PDF copy here.)
Wed 4 Nov 8.00 – 11.00am: Trans inclusive all gender clothing swap at the GV Pride Hub (all-ages event)
- Trans inclusive clothing swap
- During the same time as the Latte with an LLO but in The Hub.
- Register here for your free coffee and an Egg/Bacon roll
- The clothing racks have been revamped with plenty of items to choose from.
Fri 7 Nov 3.30pm – late: Bus to Trans Revel Gala in Naarm
More information on this event coming soon.
Wed 19 Nov 5.00pm – 7.00pm: Trans Awareness Week Youth Event at Uniting VicTas. Shepparton (12-25 year-olds)
📢 Registrations essential for this event – please book here.
LGBTIQA+ young people and their friends and allies aged 12-25 are invited along to celebrate trans awareness week together, Local non-binary artist, Ruby Wyatt-Carter will be leading a workshop for their latest creative project ‘Portraits of Queer GV’ where young people create their own self portrait, or reflection of self that will be added into a book that will showcase queer representation across region Victoria! Fully supervised event with staff from Uniting and headspace Shepparton present.
- What: an art workshop where you will create a portrait of yourself
- When: Wednesday 19 Nov from 5.00pm – 7.00pm
- Where: Uniting Shepparton – 136-142 Maude Street, Shepparton
- Included: All materials needed, free snacks, sensory fidgets and a quiet space
- Accessibility: access key and social script will be available to all registered attendees & all gender bathrooms are onsite
Thursday 20 Nov 5.30pm – 7.00pm: Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) Community Event at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Shepparton (18+ event)
📢 Please register here for this event to help us ensure catering and supplies for activities.
Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is observed annually on November 20 to honor the memory of transgender individuals who have lost their lives to acts of transphobia and discrimination. Trans and gender diverse community and their allies and friends are invited to come along to mark TDoR together. This event will include reflection of lives lost.
- What: a community gathering with conversation and an option to create your own tea light candle holder with clay
- When: Thursday 20 Nov from 5.30pm – 7.00pm
- Where: Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, corner of Corio and Nixon Streets, Shepparton
- Included: All materials needed, free snacks, quiet spaces
- Accessibility: access key and social script will be available to all registered attendees & all gender bathrooms are onsite
International Pronouns Day – Oct 14 2025 – an important reflection on inclusion
Whilst Trans Month is in November, we also want to acknowledge International Pronouns Day was recognised on Wednesday 15 October – an important day for many of our trans, gender diverse and non-binary community members.
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) explains why pronouns matter:
“Pronouns are small words that make a big difference to inclusion for LGBTIQA+ people, especially those who identify as trans, gender diverse, or non-binary. International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Sometimes sharing pronouns can feel awkward or even intimidating – but by proactively sharing your own pronouns you can make a big difference to the inclusion of LGBTIQA+ communities.” — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Adding pronouns to your social media bios or email signature can be a simple but powerful gesture of allyship to LGBTIQA+ colleagues, friends, and family members. International Pronouns Day is also about celebrating progress and continuing to build communities that respect and value people’s diverse identities. For those interested, cohealth has developed a short resource on inclusive language and pronouns: cohealth Pronouns Guide (PDF).
