Team effort: A large group of people crowded into the hub to celebrate its opening.
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It’s official. GV Pride’s hub is now open.
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On Thursday, February 22, the ribbon was officially cut for the opening of the group’s headquarters, with a strong attendance.
With plans for it to be open four days a week, GV Pride president Deb Chumbley said they were looking forward to utilising the space more.
Speech: GV Pride president Deb Chumbley welcomed the group at the opening.
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“This space will provide opportunities for our LGBTIQA+ people to come together, for our volunteers to gain skills in customer service, retail, events and mentoring and for people to enjoy a safe space where they can run workshops, socialise, do whatever they need to do,” Deb said.
The space will also be used for community groups and individuals to run forums, workshop sessions, games nights, craft activities and meetings for GV Pride and their associated groups.
Also speaking at the event was GV Pride member Tiani Hombsch, who since moving to the Goulburn Valley seven to eight years ago, has been involved with the organisation.
Moving: Tiani Hombsch spoke at the event about her experiences with GV Pride as a member.
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Tiani spoke on her experiences as a member and what the space meant for her.
“GV Pride is not just an organisation, it's my chosen family,” Tiani said.
“It's about friendships, leadership, volunteering, and many different things and I'm just amazed at how much we have evolved since I first came.
“When COVID hit and I'm on the NDIS and I lost all my face-to-face services so Damien and Jenny, back then, organised NDIS through GV Pride and we now have six clients through GV Pride and many carers and I wouldn't have been able to survive without that.
“I look forward to the exciting times being a part of GV Pride.”
Making it official: Greater Shepparton City councillors Greg James and Dinny Adem cut the ribbon, with help from GV Pride member Tiani Hombsch and Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell.
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Man and his best friend: Peter O'Connor with his support dog Jimmy.
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Representing the community: Sam Birrell and Michelle Mackay attended the event in full support.
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Picture perfect: Linda Botham and Tiani Hombsch pose for a picture together.
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Smile for the camera: Beatrice Ferguson and Catherine Macague enjoy a chat on the lounge at the hub opening.
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Together: Leonie Harris, Emma Hofmeyer and Cr Dinny Adem smile for the camera.
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A hub for all: Andrew Stafford and Glen Jacobs enjoying the new space at the hub.
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It's official: Councillors Greg James and Dinny Adem cut the ribbon for the official opening.
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About time: Deb Chumbley, Fiona Le Gassick and Georgie Poort were excited for the opening of the hub.
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Smiles: Councillor Greg James with Shane Cashman from Shepparton police.
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