Queer Goldfields: a local LGBTQIA+ history

Celebrate the vibrancy, creativity, and pride of our LGBTIQA+ community at Melton City Libraries’ Pride in Our Libraries Celebration Night! Expect a joyful mix of hands-on activities, inspiring conversations, and plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded people and allies.

Discover local LGBTQIA+ history and uncover untold stories in a special presentation with Daniel Turner-Chapman, discussing Federation University's 'Queer Goldfields' project -  an online collection of the hidden histories of LGBTQIA+ people on the Victorian Goldfields.

Be curious, be creative, and celebrate pride with us - everyone is welcome!

Dan Turner-Chapman is a graduate historian, writer, and volunteer researcher for Federation University’s Queer Goldfields project. Their areas of interest include 19th and early 20th century history, politics, visual art and poetry.