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More than 80 Uniting employees, volunteers, consumers and supporters joined thousands of others in a celebration of love and diversity. People made the trip from as far away as Horsham and Shepparton to join the festivities. Together, we marched under the motto “Fear less, love more”. Pride March spectators picked up the chant as we took to the streets of St Kilda. Our “Freedom from discrimination is not freedom to discriminate” banners referenced our concerns about the Religious Discrimination Bill, and were also well received. “The spectacular act of unity on display was testament to the strength of Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ community,” says CEO, Bronwyn Pike “The spectacular act of unity on display was testament to the strength of Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ community,” says CEO Bronwyn Pike. She explained that being at Midsumma was a show of solidarity with Uniting colleagues and consumers. A demonstration that Uniting services and environments are safe spaces to all in the rainbow community. Rowena Stewart, Uniting Vic.Tas Early Learning Co-ordinator in Horsham, says participating in the march filled her with love and hope for the future. “As a Uniting employee and member of the LGBTIQ+ community, I was made to feel welcome,” she says, referencing walking alongside a number of fellow Uniting employees from across the state. “I felt so at ease, being able to walk down Fitzroy Street and to see the many thousand members from the community come to support the day.” Related News Giving voice to young people in out-of-home care • September 5, 2022 “When I decided to go to Uni, my Uniting worker was able to help me find tutoring and stuff like that, so … A lifetime dedicated to helping others • August 30, 2022 For more than 30 years, Amanda Exley has devoted her life to supporting some of the most vulnerable children and families. A … An update from Tom • August 25, 2022 Tom’s story was featured in our recent Winter Appeal. 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