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Healthy Equal Youth (HEY) Day will launch Round 14 of the HEY Grants. This is an annual grant program that YACVic administers in partnership with the Victorian Government, to fund projects that support LGBTIQA+ connection, mental health and wellbeing. This year, 13 community projects (including 8 Youth-Led initiatives) are sharing in over $102,ooo.
What to expect
HEY Day celebrates the work of the LGBTIQA+ sector in Victoria, showcasing new projects and research that improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ young people.
This year's theme is Advocacy and Activism.
Come along to HEY Day for insightful panel discussions, free food, queer jubilance, and the announcement of the 2025 HEY Grant recipients!
Who should attend
HEY Day is for:
- youth workers
- health workers
- decision makers
- LGBTIQA+ sector workers
- community members
- Anybody else who is passionate about improving the lives and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ young people.
Access and inclusion
YACVic takes access and inclusion seriously. We are committed to making every event as accessible as possible for all members of our community.
The ticketing form shows a list of accessibility requirements and other ways that we can support you to attend.
HEY Day will take place on Dja Dja Wurrung land. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge that Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
Contact
For more details, contact Rainbow Mental Health Policy and Projects Officer Bec Shaw (she/her), at BShaw@YACVic.org.au.