GV PRIDE Membership Application Form Included

GV Pride hopes YOU had a safe, happy holiday season & wishes YOU an amazing 2012!

GV Pride Inc Committee of management To get the year started with a bang… President Cris Todd 0400 053 892

Senior Vice President Join us @ Midsumma Carnival Dan Gommers

Junior Vice President Visit Greater Shepparton's stalls Glenys Leach (or come with us!) THIS Sun 15 Jan.

Honorary Treasurer Time: 11:00am until 6:00pm Damien Stevens 0418 511 562 Where: Birrarung Marr, Batman

Honorary Secretary Avenue, Melbourne, Australia Fiona Sawyer Midsumma Major Event: Queer Assistant Secretary Vacant Melbourne's most colourful and Social Secretary exciting outdoor celebration! Vacant Hold on World, queer Melbourne‟s single largest event, Carnival, is once again Public Relations Officer Nadine Fenn opening the Midsumma Festival. Set on the banks of the Yarra again, Birrarung Marr plays home to this exuberating day of celebration in 2012, and it's all made Ordinary Committee possible thanks to the support of our principal partner, the City of Aaron Palmer Melbourne. Carnival is the showcase of all the queer culture that's to come over Ordinary Committee the 3 weeks of Midsumma! Ricky Beirao Greater Shepparton's GLBTIQA groups will host 2 stalls @ Midsumma Event Manager Vacant showcasing GV Pride, UnitingCare Cutting Edge's “Diversity Project” & young

Event Coordinator Vacant person's social-support group "Diversity", PFLAG Greater Shepparton, OUTintheOPEN Festival, Uniting Network Australia and many other local Ever thought about joining the businesses/community organisations. GV Pride committee & „making a difference‟? Please contact us if A $10pp mini-bus will leave Shepparton @ 8.00am sharp THIS Sunday morning you are keen to get more info from 136 Maude Street & return approx. 8.00pm Sunday evening - pls call or on what each of the vacant email Damien now to reserve your place (0437 134 625 or [email protected]) positions on the committee are all about. Please come & visit us @ the stalls (E7 & E8) - we'll have magnets, key-rings, notepads, wristbands & other information available (plenty of freebies too!) Facebook event @ www.facebook.com/events/277166782324772/ or for more info call Cris on 0400053892

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Always wanted to go to Mardi Gras but never had the chance? Greater Shepparton's social group GV Pride is doing it in 2012 and YOU‟RE INVITED! 24 seats have already SOLD on our 48-seater luxury coach – DON‟T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO ATTEND THIS YEAR‟S PARADE!

SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION FORM & $100 DEPOSIT NOW – SEE REAR OF NEWSLETTER!

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It‟s time to renew your GV Pride financial memberships, please, folks!

Have you paid your 2011 – 2012 GV Pride Membership yet? If not, please do so TODAY!

If you‟ve received a FREE GV Pride rainbow NOTEPAD, then you probably have! THANKS!

Please complete the Membership Renewal Form included with this newsletter & return with payment OR visit www.gvpride.org/?page_id=10 to pay securely using PayPal.

Get a very flash FREE GOULBURN VALLEY PRIDE NOTEPAD when you renew!

(Actual size, 20cm x 10cm) Aren‟t they fabulous? We LOVE „em! Get yours NOW!

Individual Annual Membership – ONLY $15.00

Family Annual Membership – ONLY $25.00

Why? Members receive this regular newsletter via email (or snail mail) in addition to a membership card entitling you to CHEAPER events, products, special deals, etc!

Questions? Phone / SMS Damien (0418 511 562) or email [email protected]

PLEASE RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

Already renewed &/or want another notepad? Grab yours for only $3.00 each!

Support & enjoy the community that celebrates YOU!

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GV PRIDE INC. wishes you a “Happy Birthday” YOUR upcoming GV Pride events @ a glance

JANUARY Andy H Bridget D 15 Jan – 5 Feb 2012 Midsumma Festival Sun 15 Jan Midsumma Carnival Melbourne Nicole B Bruce P Cris T Jody S Wed 18 Jan DUDE 2 celebrated @ Midsumma Fri 20 Jan Dorothy Whoo Burlesque night Ballarat Michael F Sharon P Nita K Sun 22 Jan GV Pride committee meeting Fri 27 Jan FAB CV, Fabylon @ ICON (Bendigo) FEBRUARY Ricky B Tue 31 Jan $15 Steak Night @ GV Hotel Shepp. Tue 31 Jan QUIPPINGS night @ Midsumma MARCH Chris M John D Tom C Sun 5 Feb Pride March Victoria St. Kilda Mon 6 Feb PFLAG Shepparton meeting Glenn R Tiff P Margi K Matt K Sun 19 Feb GV Pride Committee Meeting

Tue 28 Feb $15 Steak Night @ GV Hotel Shepp.

Did we forget you (or have we got it wrong)? Sorry, 2 - 5 March Mardi Gras Luxury Coach Trip but we probably don‟t have your (correct) date of Mon 5 Mar PFLAG Shepparton meeting birth! Email us & we‟ll fix that!  Fancy something else? Make a suggestion… :) ______

GV PRIDE INC. - THE Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Allied (GLBTIQA) social group located in the Greater Shepparton (VIC) region, providing fellowship, community, fun & friendship! ______

Spot all the supportive businesses on the front page of the newsletter? There‟s plenty of room for YOUR business too – contact GV Pride today! Email [email protected] or SMS/phone 0400 053 892

WANT TO CHANGE HOW YOU RECEIVE YOUR NEWSLETTER!? PREFER A HARD COPY IN THE MAIL VIA AUSTRALIA POST? RATHER IT VIA EMAIL TO SAVE THE TREES? DROP US A LINE & LET US KNOW HOW YOU WANT IT (OR TEXT OR EMAIL US)!

Our website has had a facelift – check it out NOW @ www.gvpride.org – whaddya think?

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Find us on Facebook @ facebook.com/gvpride or Twitter @ twitter.com/gvpride Please visit myspace.com/gvpride & groups.yahoo.com/group/gvpride too! ______

Miss out on hearing about the latest events? They are Swimming with Pride for MS always listed online @ www.gvpride.org/?page_id=8 & Please join our team & swim with us on you‟ll find them on Facebook too! Check „em out! :) March 16/17 in Shepparton.

“The 24 Hour Mega Swim is a fun team event comprising of no more than 15 swimmers per team. Each team must have one swimmer in the water for the entire 24 hours. It is up to the team how they swim it. Some teams have been known to have their swimmers swim in blocks of 15 minutes right up to 4 hours. There is no set formula.”

“The 24 Hour Mega Swim is a community event encouraging people of all genres to take part in an QUIPPINGS night at Midsumma event in such a positive manner as part of fundraising What QUIPPINGS Deaf & Disability Performance for such a worthy cause. Participants are from a Where Hares & Hyenas, 63 Johnston St, Fitzroy diverse range of ethnic and religious backgrounds, age, physical and mental abilities, community groups, When Tue 31 Jan 2012 at 7:30pm Cost $15 / $10 sporting clubs, businesses and social communities - all More Info www.hares-hyenas.com.au are invited and encouraged to be a part of the popular [email protected] 24 Hour Mega Swim activity.”

Funds raised from the 24 Hour Mega Swim supports With bodies and styles that defy the predictable, and tales the Go For Gold Foundation which provides from far beyond the Normal Zone, QUIPPINGS is a night scholarships to people living with Multiple Sclerosis to of freaktastic delights that we can promise you will not see aspire and achieve to the best of their ability and also contributes to Financial Assistance Programs to anywhere else. QUIP, the {also} Foundation's deaf and provide direct and immediate support for people disability group, and freak SuperStar MC Kath Duncan will living with MS. welcome you aboard the Dramas of Bizarre Desires, Visit where there are no taboos, and no topic is out of bounds. http://events.megaswim.com/team.join.html?SWIMMI Other guests will include famed social photographer NGWITHPRIDE to donate or register to participate.

Margherita Coppolino, Erin Kyan, Hunter DaddyBear

Bruin and Thomas Banks, with more to be announced. PLEASE support GV PRIDE INC. by Program & description devised by Kath Duncan. advertising your business here!

To find out more about QUIP, send through an email to [email protected] or friend them on Facebook (Dede Quip) Only $25 per year to let the GLBTIQA @ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003060227244 community of Greater Shepparton (and Proudly sponsored by the {also} Foundation beyond) know you‟re „out‟ there! \

Email [email protected]

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March with us @ Pride March Victoria @ 2.00pm on Sun 5 February

Join Greater Shepparton's groups on Sun 5 Feb from 2:00pm until 6:00pm Where? St. Kilda (Fitzroy Street & Catani Gardens), Corner Lakeside Drive & Fitzroy Street, Melbourne Cost? $10 mini-bus for Pride March leaves Shepparton Feb 5 @ 10am SHARP & returns approximately 8pm! BOOK NOW! U know u want to!

RSVP & more info on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/events/187260271361523/

DUDE 2 celebrated at Midsumma The International Theme for 2012 is: What DUDE. 2 Early Release Party Where 1000 £ Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne When Wed 18 Jan 2012 at 7pm Cost FREE More info dudemag.org [email protected] Dude. Magazine is a creative resource presenting information on transitioning, safer sex and personal stories by transguys from around the world, aimed at the wider community. Dude.2 focuses on body image and diversity, with pieces on transitioning, cruising, growing up in the 80s, BDSM, and loaded with hot photos.

Proudly sponsored by Take Care {out} There

Try a new sport for Midsumma What QSAM Midsumma Sports Day Where South Yarra Sports Centre, 679 Chapel St When Sun 22 Jan 2012 How much TBC More info www.queersportsmelbourne.org

Meet Melbourne's queer sporting community, try your hand (or foot, etc!) at a wide selection of sports with expert guidance, and enjoy a yummy sausage sizzle. The timetable is full with seven sports hosting "come and try" sessions and demonstrations. If your club/sport is not specifically mentioned, come anyway, meet the groups and maybe recruit some new members. The QSAM website has all the details @ http://www.queersportsmelbourne.org/Sports/MidsummaS portsDay.aspx

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Check out the Gay & Lesbian Community Events Calendar too! www.gayandlesbiancalendar.org.au GV PRIDE membership application form included. Please give it to a friend or family member so they can enjoy the benefits too!

GV Pride continues to support & host successful weekly social events, in addition to providing a voice & safe space for Greater Shepparton‟s GLBTIQA-community to PLEASE support GV PRIDE INC. by hang out. Not a member? Become a member (or renew advertising your business here!

your m/ship) today @ www.gvpride.org/?page_id=10 - enjoy benefits the whole year 'round! :) Pretty please? :D Only $25 per year to let the GLBTIQA

community of Greater Shepparton (and beyond) know you‟re „out‟ there! \

Email [email protected]

PFLAG Greater Shepparton meeting – Mon 6 Feb

Midsumma roundup: Gasworks From premiere events and gender-bending comedy to musical theatre, dance, visual arts and award-winning queer cinema, Gasworks has every colour of the queer arts rainbow covered this Midsumma! Program runs from 16 Jan to 11 Feb 2012. Highlights include Spontaneous Broadway, indigenous artist Rynelle Walker, classical dance reinterpretations of a fickle Melbourne day by the Melbourne Ballet Company, and an outdoor screening of film hit Beginners.

Other performances include internationally renowned comedian and 'lesbitarian' Urzila Carlson, Nathan We are a group of parents, families and friends of gay, Volvo, Dirk Hoult, Cecile Knight and John Knap. Check lesbian and bisexual people who meet once a month and out the Gasworks website for a full program listing @ offer support and friendship to families, particularly http://www.gasworks.org.au/ parents, and also to members of the GLBTI community who may need support in coming out to their families

and friends. Meet us from 7.30 – 9.30pm @ UnitingCare – $15 Steak Night @ GV Hotel – everyone welcome! Cutting Edge, 136 Maude Street, Shepparton.

Meet your GV Pride friends for $15 steak (or another We offer support through public education and advocacy, yummy dish!) @ Shepparton‟s GV Hotel! to end discrimination and secure equal civil rights. PFLAG aims to provide a vital link between GLBTI people and the wider community.

More info? Go to http://www.go.to/pflagshepparton or contact Glenys on 0409 626 647 or [email protected]

Please join us for dinner! There‟s always special meals / FREE ADVERTISEMENT – http://www.outvideo.com.au/ prices @ the GV, so it‟s the perfect place to share a great meal – vegetarian options available too! When? Tuesday, Jan 31 & Feb 28 from 6.30pm! Where? GV Hotel, 223 High St, Shepparton The “In-and-Out-box”

We look forward to seeing you there! We get SOOOO many emails each Rock up on the night or RSVP (Damien 0418 511 562) month, we‟ve decided to add this NEW „cut+paste‟ section to the

newsletter. Ideas for social events? From Melbourne to Madrid, we‟ll

Email [email protected] keep you up-to-date with anything from near-or-far that might be relevant to you! Feel free Remember: All of our events are open to newcomers, to contribute your own bits of info! We‟d love to hear members, your family & friends. Join GV PRIDE TODAY! from YOU! See you at the events, folks! P.T.O.

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Raise funds at the flicks with MQFF!

What John Henry presents: Crack a Fat Circus What? MQFF & City of Yarra Present: Where Circus Oz Melba Spiegeltent, Waterfront Way, Movies Under the Stars Docklands When Fri Jan 20 - Sat Jan 28 2012, 8:30pm Where Fairfield Amphitheatre, Fairfield Park Drive How much $33 When Fri 20 Jan - Sat 28 Jan 2012 More info www.midsumma.org.au How much $13 Full / $11 Members & Conc Real people with unreal stories, told against a backdrop of Bookings Tickets available at the gate inverted harmonica tunes, guts, and mongrel dogs. A close-up, intimate, personal circus that thrills and More info www.mqff.com.au | Ph 9662 4147 challenges the way people are defined. Ex Circus Oz E [email protected] stalwarts Ruby Rowart and Sharon Gruenert are joined by a rare and illustrious line-up of performers, including Mitch Join us in the great outdoors for our fabulous program of Jones (aka Captain Ruin), muscleman extraordinaire Matty pre-festival fundraiser screenings. Held in Fairfield Brown, one-woman-band Jess Guille and renowned circus Amphitheatre, gates open from 7pm for those keen to get woman Deb Batton. Book your tickets through the a good possie. Opening credits roll at sunset. Program Midsumma website @ includes: Fri 20 Jan - Is It Just Me? | Sat 21 Jan - The http://www.midsumma.org.au/component/jevents/icalrepea t.detail/2011/11/21/1451/ Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister | Fri 27 Jan - D.E.B.S. | Sat 28 Jan - Eating Out 4: Drama Camp

Dorothy Whoo January Burlesque night *** Seeking someone

Where? The Haida Bar, 60yr old, cross-dressing male, looking for friendship & 12 Camp Street, Ballarat chat with like-minded persons, discretion required, When? 20 Jan 2012 genuine persons only, non-smoker, social drinker, non- Time? 9 pm to 4 am scene, your place not mine, email GV Pride (Subject: Cost? $10 entry SS0001) & we will pass on your details.

Another month, another Young at heart, 47 yr old guy, new to Shepparton area, awesome party. Come and S/SS/D/GSOH/DTE shy at first, looking for a friend or join us in the function room companion, possible relationship, age group 20-60yrs for a night of dancing. Live (Email GV Pride, Subject: SS0002)

entertainment including the lovely Eureka Rice, the amazing Crystal Decanter as well as a debut appearance by the very sexy Nellie Mildura Gay & Lesbian Social Group Inc: The group Minelli who can both sing and dance. Something is comprised of gay men, lesbians, for the girls to see for sure. Also starring Michael T family and friends of all ages who and his spunky dancers and Shorty Mic and Gav in wish to support others living in the the booth. Sunraysia area. Meetings take

Management reserves the right to refuse entry. place the third Thursday of each Limited numbers in venue, so get in early. month at 7:30pm. A formal Lockout 1 am. meeting which may include guest speakers, is often followed by a casual social chat. Find us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/GayMildura

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ALSORTS housing vacancy

Hume Phoenix started during the mid 1990‟s and was formed from 2 smaller local support groups under the guide of Albury Community Health. It grew into a large group that covered a lot of Southern NSW and North East Victoria. Hume Phoenix has a history of being a social group as well as supporting the rights for the gay and lesbian community.

More info @ http://humephoenix.com.au/

Family Access Network (www.fan.org.au) have a housing vacancy in an ALSORTS property for a young person aged 15-25 who identifies as same sex attracted, transgender or intersex. The vacancy is in a shared

property with one other tenant and a lead tenant, located in Mont Albert. If you have any enquires or would FREE ADVERTISEMENT – http://www.ozlounge.com.au/ like to refer someone please contact Sarah Evans, either by email ([email protected]) or on 9890 2673.

GLBT Christian Resources/Support www.gaychristian.net

*** FAB-CV monthly dance party in Bendigo – 27 Jan

FAB-CV is a social group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Intersex and Queer individuals who live, work and socialise in Greater Bendigo and the surrounding

regions. Founded in April 2003, FAB-CV has grown to become a 2012 {also} Directory deadline extended fun, supportive and friendly network for GLBTIQ guys and gals of any age. The {also} Foundation is making your silly season

With regular chat nights, social events, monthly less stressful by extending the deadline for listings newsletters and dance parties FAB-CV has become an in the 2012 {also} Directory until the end of the integral part of the Gay Community within Central first quarter of 2012. However, advertisers can Victoria. now see their listings and ads on a fully revamped

With over 200 members, FAB has plenty to offer for any online directory @ age group, whether you enjoy a dance at the Icon http://www.alsodirectory.com.au/directory.

nightclub every last Friday of the month, or a quiet Contact Linzi on 9960 3900 to secure your space.

Coffee night and a chat, FAB can bring good times in a safe, supportive atmosphere.

So if you're GLBTIQ, or same sex attracted and would like Geelong Lesbian Group, a non- to become part of the flourishing Gay Community political, social and support group for around Bendigo, feel free to drop in at our many social lesbians in the Geelong area, GLG events or a coffee night - you will always be welcome at provides a friendly, non-threatening FAB! Go to http://www.fabcv.org.au/ for more info. environment where women can make friends and share experiences with other lesbians. You can talk with members or chat with one of our contacts about coming out, sexuality

Country Awareness Network - http://www.can.org.au/ etc. in a relaxed, safe environment.

Check „em out @ www.glg.org.au

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MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL (15 JAN – 5 FEB 2012)

YGender at Midsumma Support Australia's first support group for the needs and interests of Sex & Gender Diverse Youth!

YGender will be running a stall at The 24th Midsumma festival will run from Sunday 15

January to Sunday 5 February, 2012. Midsumma Carnival, selling cold drinks all day and having

“Midsumma is committed to presenting an annual arts a good old chat. See the YGender website to find out more and cultural festival that, within a safe and healthy environment, celebrates the pride and diversity of @ http://www.ygender.com/ Victoria's lesbian, gay and allied communities.”

Check out all the events @ www.midsumma.org.au

GV PRIDE MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

GV PRIDE INC. currently has 40 financial members / reciprocal / community / supportive- businesses on board! We‟ve got 274 on our Yahoo! group website too – http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gvpride/ – absolutely FABULOUS! Please help GV Pride grow by Get Down an’ Dirty telling your family & friends we‟re here! Gay men: Have a question about sex, but too afraid to ask? Want to be more sexually adventurous? Head to Remember to visit our sponsors and use your www.downandirty.org, where you can share videos, order membership cards to get discounts when you visit them! sex party resources and ask the experts questions about Go to: www.gvpride.org/?page_id=24 for an up-to-date all manner of sexual practices. MUST be 18yrs or older! list of our growing sponsors! Why not register your business (or suggest a friend/family member does so) and come on board with this great initiative!?

Contact Details/Links – Useful Organisations

Gay/Lesbian Switchboard – 1800 184 527 Counselling, referral and information service Mon – Thu 6 – 10pm (Wed 2 – 10pm) Fri – Sun 6 – 9pm http://www.switchboard.org.au/

Listen via iPhone app or @ www.joy.org.au/listenlive Lifeline – 13 11 14

24 hour counseling service

Diversity Group – [email protected] Shepparton‟s only same-sex attracted & gender questioning young person‟s (12 – 25 yr olds) social-support group Ph. 03 5831 6157 or SMS 0437 134 625

GV Pride would like to thank you for your ongoing friendship, support, attendance at events & commitment to your financial membership. We look forward to seeing

you all „out‟ there real soon! Have a great month! Remember, we want this newsletter to be YOUR

newsletter, so please email us with comments, feedback, pix, jokes, stories, film reviews, birthdays & any other fun things. We look forward to hearing from, and seeing you all „out‟ there soon! It‟s okay GREAT to be gay!

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GOULBURN VALLEY PRIDE INCORPORATED C/- PO BOX 1697, SHEPPARTON, VIC, 3632 0400 053 892 (Cris - President) 0407 441 156 (Fiona - Secretary) E. [email protected] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GVPRIDE/ http://myspace.com/gvpride http://www.facebook.com/gvpride http://www.twitter.com/gvpride

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM FOR GV PRIDE INC.

Please provide us with your updated information (to assist us in serving you better) – then return your form with your annual payment (cheque/money order/concealed cash) to the address above.

Please circle: Single M/ship $15 per person Family M/ship $25 per couple / family

For ease of administration, the committee would like to keep in contact with its members via e-mail. Please tick here if you DO NOT WISH to be contacted via e-mail.

ALL paid members will receive our regular newsletter via email or regular mail (Australia Post - the newsletter will be on A4 sheet/s of paper and will be enclosed in an envelope to maintain your privacy [no mention of GV PRIDE INC. anywhere on the envelope]).

Name*: ______DOB*: ______Residential Address*: ______Suburb*: ______State*: ______Post Code*: ______Home Phone: ______Mobile Phone: ______Email: ______Postal Address: ______Suburb: ______State: ______Post Code: ______

We have established links with „supportive‟ businesses and organisations through whom paid members are entitled to special offers & discounts – details are on the GV PRIDE INC. Yahoo! website in our „Links‟ section! For this reason, take your membership card with you EVERYWHERE! More businesses to come! Stay tuned! GV PRIDE INC. thanks you!

Office Use Only Annual Membership Renewal Received? Y / N Date: ______Updated Membership Card Issued? Y / N Date: ______Membership No. ______Signed: ______Position: ______Date: ______* this information is mandatory. The personal information you provide will be used appropriately and not for personal use/gain. The information will be kept in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act (1981).

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Check out the Gay & Lesbian Community Events Calendar too! www.gayandlesbiancalendar.org.au

300 days to go! OUTintheOPEN: What is it? Shepparton's newest festival celebrating diversity 16/17 November 2012 - Stay tuned!

Our website has had a facelift – check it out NOW @ www.gvpride.org – whaddya think?

Take Care {out} There 2012 Short Film Contest

What Take Care {out} There 2012 GLBTIQ Short Film Contest Where Red Bennies, 373 Chapel St South Yarra When Tue 17 Jan 2012, 7pm How much Full $10 +BF / FREE entry for student card holders More info www.redbennies.com | www.midsumma.org.au

In 2011 the {also} Foundation created the first professional GLBTIQ accolade for short filmmakers: the Take Care {out} There GLBTIQ Short Film Contest. Modelled on 'Make A Film, Make A Difference', TAC's short film competition on road safety, the contest offers a unique platform for emerging talent to showcase their creativity on the subjects of sexual health and relationship issues, as well as the chance to debut works before AFI award-winning judge Tony Ayres.

Join us for the finalists screening and winner announcement! The gala screening is part of Midsumma Festival and will be held at Red Bennies on Tue 17 Jan 2012. Entrants are in the running for the winning prize of $2500 and $1000 of film equipment hire from Open Channel. Get your tickets @ http://www.midsumma.org.au/events- calender/icalrepeat.detail/2012/01/17/1337/-/take-care-out-there-a12-glbtiq-short-film-contest

Contact – Damien Stevens Phone: (0418) 511 562 Email: [email protected]

4 day Sydney Mardi Gras Friday 2nd March 2012 to Monday 5th March 2012

Should you wish to join the tour please complete the Booking Form below and return with your deposit to secure your place.

If you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact Damien on the above phone number or email.

The Tour Includes: Luxury Coach Travel – Coach is fitted with Seatbelts, DVD & Toilet 3 nights Accommodation & Breakfast at the Vibes Hotel Rushcutters

$525.00 / person - Double or Twin Share Room $490.00 / person - Triple share room $799.00 / person - Single Room

Departing Shepparton at 9:00am – Departing Sydney at 11:00am Please fill out booking form & return it with a deposit of $100.00 / person.

Balance is due: 17th February’12 Cancellation Policy: Please refer to the Booking Conditions overleaf. ------BOOKING FORM Tour: 4 day Sydney Mardi Gras - Departs Friday 2nd March 2012

Surname: ______Surname: ______

First Name: ______First Name: ______

Address:______

Phone Number: ______Phone Number:______

Accommodation Preferred: (Circle One) Twin / Double / Single / Triple

Optional 1 ¼ hr Sydney Harbour Highlights Cruise $35.00 extra YES / NO Any Special Dietary or Room Requirements: ______

Please send Booking Form & Deposit directly to: GV Pride Mardi Gras Trip, C/- PO Box 1697, Shepparton, 3632 (Direct deposit: BSB 033 254 ACC 276454 GOULBURN VALLEY PRIDE) $100 DEPOSIT DUE BY 31 JANUARY – DON’T MISS OUT!

Booking Conditions

CANCELLATION POLICY: To cover the costs involved the following cancellation fees apply. Notice given 42 days or more $25 per person Administration Fee and monies that have been paid on your behalf will not be refunded. Under 42 days or once tour has departed No Refund will be given.

AMENDMENT FEES: A charge of $25 will apply to any Modification requested after the original booking has been confirmed.

FARES & ITINERARIES: CARDWELL'S COACH TRAVEL costs published & outlined in the brochure are frozen, errors or printing mistakes are subject to correction. However, policy changes by rail/air/sea operators or changes in Government duties or taxes are outside the control of CARDWELL'S COACH TRAVEL. Air fares and other discount travel arrangements may be subject to availability of seats/berths, as determined by transport companies. No increases apply once full fare is paid.

The Tour duration includes the day of departure and the day of return.

Fares shown make no allowance for extra accommodation or transfers necessitated by en-route stop- overs caused by rail/air/boat schedules, strikes or other reasons.

GV Pride will forward deposits and other payments to us on your behalf. Receipt of deposits and also subsequent payments by GV Pride does not constitute receipts of those monies by us. There is no liability on our part in respect of any monies paid to GV Pride unless and until we notify you (by way of Booking Confirmation Advice or Payment Receipt Advice) that monies have been received by us. CARDWELL'S COACH TRAVEL reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or to refuse to carry any passenger where payment has not been received by CARDWELL'S COACH TRAVEL and has the right to accept wait listed passengers in place of those failing to finalise within the prescribed time.

ELIGIBILITY: No passenger will be permitted to embark or continue on the tour while their mental or physical condition is, in the opinion of CARDWELLS’ COACH TRAVEL, such as to render them incapable of caring for themselves, or they become objectionable to other passengers. However, any person/s who cannot travel independently or needs special assistance must be accompanied by a companion.

ITINERARY CHANGES: Itineraries, tours and cruises are subject to alteration with or without notice and intended as a guide only. Alterations may come about due to road or weather conditions, strikes, non-performance by a supplier or any other reasons CARDWELL'S COACH TRAVEL act in your best interest in any such changes.

FUEL SURCHARGE: Due to the instability of world oil prices, in the event that fuel reaches $2.00/litre a Fuel Surcharge of $5/person per day will apply to the final payment. Subject to change.

LUGGAGE: One medium suitcase per person, not exceeding 20kg (42lbs) and one carry bag for inside the coach. Over limit luggage cannot be carried.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We can arrange for passengers to take out travel insurance to cover any unforseen circumstances which may arise (including cancellation fees, medical & curtailment expenses, loss of luggage, early departure from tour due to death or illness etc.) Or you can source your own insurance.

$100 DEPOSIT DUE BY 31 JANUARY – DON’T MISS OUT!