MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will host two family-friendly events this month for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
Observed globally on 17 May, IDAHOBIT highlights both progress made and the work still ahead toward equality for LGBTIQA+ people.
A family storytime will be held on Saturday 16 May at 11am at Mornington Library. The session will feature stories about kindness, belonging and being proud of who you are, and is aimed at young children and their families. Bookings are not required.
The shire will raise the Pride flag at Mornington Police Station on Monday 18 May at 10am, alongside a community morning tea. Now in its third year, the gathering is run in partnership with Victoria Police and gives community members a chance to connect and hear from locals.
The shire is also partnering with Proud 2 Play to host a separate, invite-only event for local sports clubs, focused on building more welcoming sporting environments.
Acting mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro said inclusion underpinned the shire’s approach to community programs.
“The Mornington Peninsula is a truly special place to live, work and play – and through our We All Belong Strategy, we’re committed to making sure it feels that way for everyone,” said Pingiaro.
He said the IDAHOBIT activities had been broadened to reach a new audience this year.
“Sport has the incredible ability to bring people together, and we want every person on the Mornington Peninsula to feel welcome on and off the field,” said Pingiaro.
First published in the Mornington News – 12 May 2026
