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May 19, 2024

Grampians Health demonstrates IDAHOBIT support

Grampians Health joined with West Wimmera Shire Council (WWSC) to spread a message of solidarity and support on International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). 

IDAHOBIT is an annual global event, held to educate people and raise awareness of the ongoing need to combat discrimination. 

 

Grampians Health Edenhope Campus Manager Tricia McInnes and WWSC Director James Bentley raised a rainbow flag in the main street of Edenhope, representing two of the community’s largest employers. 

 

“We will be marking IDAHOBIT with internal displays and conversations, but it’s also important for the wider community to know our stance,” Mrs McInnes said. 

 

“All staff, clients, patients and visitors should feel safe, supported and welcome, no matter their sexuality. 

 

“I look forward to a time we no longer need to mark this day; when everyone in our community feels accepted.” 

 

Grampians Health Edenhope staff enjoyed a morning tea, complete with rainbow cupcakes, as a demonstration of the IDAHOBIT message. 

 

Rainbow flags were also displayed in the Edenhope hospital and at the Health and Wellbeing HUB. 

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