LGBTQIA+ Youth History Workshop
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Calling all LGBTIQA+ folks aged 16鈥�25 in Melbourne! Come hang out, get creative, and dive into the queer histories that led us here today. Proudly supported by the Australian Queer Archives (AQuA), Midsumma invites you to get creative with hands-on projects, and be part of a research project that鈥檚 all about your voice at LGBTQIA+ Youth History Workshop.
Since 1978, AQuA has been collecting and celebrating stories, objects, and art from the lives of LGBTQIA+ Australians past and present. It鈥檚 Australia鈥檚 biggest hub for queer history and culture, run by dedicated volunteers and fuelled by a global community of members and allies.
Inside, you鈥檒l find everything from dazzling artwork, photography, and writing, to records of community groups, iconic posters, badges, and quirky queer treasures from bars and events.
Founded by activists who wanted to preserve the struggles, triumphs and everyday lives of LGBTQIA+ communities, AQuA continues to safeguard these stories for generations to come, and make queer history accessible and alive.
The Youth History Workshop is free, as are the snacks, and participants will snag a $50 voucher. Spaces are limited, so register at
. This is your chance to create, connect and make your mark on the ongoing story of queer life.
LGBTQIA+ Youth History Workshop
20, 24, 27 & 29 Jan 2026 | Tuesday & Thursday 6pm | Saturday 2pm
AQuA, Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda
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I have some stories of the nightclub scene for women since I helped run one and then ran one myself ..I also was a DJ around that time and knew others plus then went on to be a photographer for a couple of women’s magazines and contributed to INpress magazine as I worked for them so I also ended up doing interviews with the women I loved in music thanks to my role at inpress magazine I got hold of these mega stars and this was all from 1987-1998 I sort of gave it in but came back as a photographer as we were doing some fashion shoots and I got back into it again. The last club night for women that I was part of with Natalie Zibung was the first LICK at the girl bar in Collingwood THE GLASSHOUSE, the biggest night that was sold out and still had lines of girls outside lined up waiting to get in if anyone left, as the place was FULL and that was the only way to let anyone in. We had Ed Hardy fashion and its people there with giveaways , we had Rocco the dragking MC for the night and some of the drag kings performing. Sarah C was performing with her dancers. DJ Mara was on and DJ Kat. along with the fashion parades throughout the night with my models. They all arrived in a convertible mustang and Ed Hardy crew arrived with their Hummer Jeep with big speakers pumping music down Gipps street. As I was going to make sure my involvement with a Gay Gal night was going to be a HUGE one and it was all that. No other gal club has had that much entertainment.
I have photos of the early club scenes at Girlbar at the ever popular Girlbar at the prince of Wales, some warehouse parties at Shed 14 winter daze and summerdayze.
I had the honour of getting the 3 girl band BLUEHOUSE into the studios of 3CR for an interview. it was awesome. the girls sang a couple of songs in the studio we were all squashed in but it was awesome.