YOU can’t have a rainbow without some rain – but too much wet stuff is threatening, and it’s forced the relocation of an event celebrating diversity.
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The decision has been made to move the Mid North Coast (MNC) Rainbow Fair to the Coffs Harbour Racing Club in Howard St due to predicted bad weather this Saturday. The change of venue will not affect the range of activities that are on offer.
Mid Coast Communities will hold the Rainbow Fair to promote inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ+) people in the local community.
“We are very aware of the vulnerability that LGBTIQ+ people can experience. This day is dedicated to sending a strong message that LGBTIQ+ youth and families are always respected, welcomed and valued in Mid North Coast communities,” Mid Coast Communities CEO Ruth Thompson said.
The MNC Rainbow Fair will run from 11am to 5pm and entertainment will include youth musicians, bands, and speeches. A creative space will provide a range of fun activities for kids of all ages, a photo booth and face painting. There will also be a wellness space with workshops on a range of topics including mindfulness, laughing yoga, and leaving messages of support for LGBTQI+ young people and families.
Other fun activities for the whole family include egg and spoon races, sack races, drag races, slacklining and jumping castles.
The MNC Rainbow Fair is inspired by the idea that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and equality. The Fair has been organised by a passionate group of community workers from a range of local services who believe in the power of community, belonging and connection including Mid Coast Communities, headspace Coffs Harbour, Bellingen Youth Hub, Interrelate, Wesley Youth Accommodation Services, ACON, Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services and Key Employment Youth Services.
The day is not just for the LGBTQI+ community. Friends, families and the wider community are invited to join in the fun and show their support. The day will be full of positivity, rainbows, fun and laughter.
To find out more, register your attendance or to become a Rainbow Fair sponsor, go to the MNC Rainbow Fair Facebook Event on the Groundworks Youth Centre Facebook page, or call Bec Minichilli at Groundworks Youth Centre on 5632-4020 or email becminichilli@midcc.org.au.