Sat, 31st Jan, 2026: Vicki Ward – MP Eltham & Min for Equality, New Transgender Vic Affirmation Stations

Vicki Ward, MP Eltham, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality; Affirming Your Identity Is Now Free In Victoria.

Vicki Ward, as the Victorian Minister for Equality, was involved in the passing of an updated anti-vilification law in 2025. Key aspects of the update include making it easier for police to charge those who make hateful speech, lowering the threshold for criminal charges, and providing greater protection for the LGBTQIA+ community and people with a disability. The legislation removed a contentious defence for genuine political purposes after community concerns that it could be misused.

The Affirmation Station is Australia’s first dedicated, trans-led community and peer support hub, created in partnership with Transgender Victoria (TGV). It offers a space to explore gender identity, access peer navigation, shop for gender-affirming items, and engage in social activities.

Affirmation Station is Australia’s first trans-led community and peer support hub run by Transgender Victoria.

This dedicated trans-centric space offers a range of gender-affirming services in a friendly and safer environment. Connect with community, explore your gender and purchase gender-affirming items, all under one roof.

https://www.tgv.org.au/affirmation-station

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