The Victorian Pride Centre, scheduled to open later this year, promises to be a welcoming space for all, especially vulnerable Australian LGBTQI youth. On Sunday May 17, 2020, the Center announced a new initiative to mark the International day against homophobia, biophobia, intersexism and transphobia (IDAHOBIT) – Next Generation Pride.

Next Generation Pride, according to the Centre, will be a youth-driven program that will engage young LGBTQI persons and create fun and safe spaces for them. The initiative has been made possible with a $130,000 grant from Gandel Philanthropy, one of Australia’s largest independent private family philanthropic funds.

“A key mission of Gandel Philanthropy is to provide support to those most vulnerable in the community. The Next Generation Pride project will directly address the need for young LGBTQI people to have access to a safe and supportive place with strong peer community support networks,” the Pride Centre said in a press release.

The Centre will work with its tenant Minus18, Australia’s leading LGBTQI youth organisation, for this initiative. Read more via Star Observer