Proudly Here
Proudly Here is a video series showcasing six diverse LGBTIQA+ people in Ballarat, and their experiences across the past 40 years.
Proudly Here highlights pride in Ballarat, Victoria and the positive changes local communities have achieved together.
Be taken on a journey through time as you hear from Rick on what it was like in Ballarat during the 80’s, listen to Sandy and Helen’s heartwarming story on getting married before the ‘Yes’ vote and then formalising it after same-sex marriage was legalised and hear about an Indigenous ED nurse, Xander, making hospitals more inclusive and accessible and many more!
Proudly Here was created in partnership with Speak and MDP Photography and Video and is proudly supported by Melbourne Pride and Midsumma in celebration of 40 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Victoria.
Rick - He/Him/His
Rick is a proud Lebanese gay man who loves to share the history of growing up in Ballarat during the 80's. Rick brings together the community at Rainbow Coffee every Thursday morning.
Helen & Sandy - She/Her/Hers
A lesbian couple who met and live in Ballarat, Helen and Sandy have been together for 29 years and have 7 children and 16 grandchildren together.
Xander - They/Them/Theirs
Xander is a local nurse and provides ongoing LGBTIQA+ training to staff at the Ballarat Base Hospital. They’re a parent to 3 kids and recently created Project Pride - a photography project raising visibility for local LGBTIQA+ people.
Remi - He/Him/His
Remi is a year 9 student who identifies as transgender. He is a volunteer with Headspace Ballarat and leads several local initiatives for LGTBIQA+ young people.
KL - They/Them/Theirs
Local advocate and host of A Place At The Table event, KL is a community minded campaigner, writer and non-binary parent living with a disability.
Proudly brought to you by:
