International Transgender Day of Visibility
31 March
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring every March 31 since 2009 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.
2025
Transgender flag
The transgender flag was flown outside the Town Hall
Transgender Day of Visibility afternoon tea
We had speeches by performer Em Chandler and learning about some transgender folk from Australian history with Dr Sophie Pilbeam, with a delicious afternoon tea
at TBH Studio, 57 Bridge Mall, Ballarat Central
2024
Transgender flag raising and afternoon tea
In 2024, we held a flag raising with speeches by the Mayor and community, followed by an afternoon tea in the Town Hall.
2023
Transgender flag raising and afternoon tea
In 2023, we held a flag raising with speeches by the Mayor and community, followed by an afternoon tea in the Town Hall.
2022
Transgender flag raising
In 2022, we held a flag raising with speeches by the Mayor and community.
Transgender Celebration, Awareness and Inclusivity panel discussion and afternoon tea
The City of Ballarat also supported a community held panel discussion on the topic of Transgender Celebration, Awareness and Inclusivity and afternoon tea.
2021
Transgender flag raising
In 2021, we held a flag raising with speeches by the Mayor and community.