Each year on 20 November, communities around the world come together for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) - a time for solidarity, reflection and remembrance. We gather to honour the transgender, gender diverse and non-binary (TGD) lives we have lost to anti-trans violence and discrimination, to hold their memory close, and to carry their love forward with us.
Presented by Transgender Victoria (TGV) in partnership with the Yarra City Council and Yarra Libraries, this commemorative event is a gentle, welcoming space for all ages, including children. All are welcome to join us in this important act of remembrance and resilience.
On the night
Doors open at 5.30pm at Fitzroy Town Hall, with speakers and performances beginning at 5.45pm. Entry remains open for the entire event, so you are welcome to arrive whenever you are able. From 7pm to 8pm there will be a social connection hour, with light refreshments and time to be together as a community. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Support and care
We know that Trans Day of Remembrance can bring up a lot, and that grief does not keep to a schedule. Please go gently with yourself in the lead-up to the night and in the days after. Whether or not you are able to join us, you do not have to sit with heavy feelings alone.
The support services below are free, and some are anonymous - if you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. In an emergency, please call 000.
☎️ QLife - 1800 184 527 (calls are not traced) - qlife.org.au
☎️ Rainbow Door - 1800 729 367 (option to remain anonymous) - rainbowdoor.org.au
☎️ Suicide Line Victoria - 1300 651 251 (available 24/7 - confidential, though not anonymous, so help can be arranged if you're at risk) - suicideline.org.au
☎️ Lifeline - 13 11 14 (available 24/7 - confidential, though not anonymous, so help can be arranged if you're at risk)
Accessibility
There is a family space, a sensory space, and the main vigil space - all located on ground level. The vigil will have Auslan interpretation. Reserved seating on request.
Access inside is through the library. The Town Hall doors will open at 8pm to exit, but any entry is via the library.
TGV and Yarra City Council will do our best to accommodate access needs - you can reach out to [email protected] or include your access information when registering your ticket.
Want more Trans Month events? Head to transmonth.org.au for more trans-centric events happening across November.
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