Brimbank council staff, programs and partnerships were celebrated with five awards at the first ever Western Rainbow Awards, hosted by Hobsons Bay council earlier this month.
Hosted by Hobsons Bay council, the Western Rainbow Awards recognise LGBTQIA+ community related achievements across a variety of categories, with awardees including businesses, individuals, partnerships, programs and services, located anywhere in the western metropolitan region.
Brimbank mayor Bruce Lancashire said the establishment of the awards are a benefit for all of the west.
“Brimbank City Council is extremely honoured to receive five awards highlighting the amazing work and dedication staff and members of the community have put towards ensuring Brimbank is an inclusive, safe and empowering space for LGBTQIA+ community,” Cr Lancashire said.
The Western Rainbow Awards recognise work specifically in relation to inclusion and empowerment of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Brimbank Youth Services’ Crystal Queer Program took out the Youth Focused Award. The team also won the Project or Program award alongside Maribyrnong Youth Services for the Teachers Breakfast partnership.
Member of the Crystal Queer program and the Disability Advisory Committee, Spencer Morgan was recognised with the Young Person award.
Youth Support and Inclusion Officer and LGBTQIA+ Project Officer Jacob Tiauli took home the Leading Change award.
Honoured with a Life Time Achievement award, Anastasia Le from MatchWorks Sunshine was acknowledged for their work with Brimbank council.
Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-services/LGBTIQA/Western-Rainbow-Awards
