FEATURE - Maleny celebrates IDAHOBIT

What is IDAHOBIT? What does it aim to do? IDAHOBIT is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia. It is celebrated annually, worldwide, on May 17 to recognise the date in 1990 when the World Health Organisation decided to remove homosexuality from the Register of Diseases.  

It has been celebrated in several countries since 2009 to mark this day and the progress made so far, and to build understanding, inclusion and love - and a commitment to be an ally. 

What is planned for IDAHOBIT in Maleny this year?

This May and into June there will be something for all ages and tastes:  queer writing, long table dinner, play-reading, a music night, craft activities, street fun at the kiosk, and more.  

See the Maleny IDHOBIT Facebook page for updates. 

Above all YOU are invited, and your friends and family, groups and workplaces and businesses, to dream up how YOU will Fly the Flag of rainbow appreciation this May.  

Already IDAHOBIT Maleny has commitments from music groups, shops, the CoOp, the local library and others, all happy to be joining!

Find and follow all their activities and events on Maleny IDAHOBIT facebook

facebook.com/groups/338872082824194. You are also welcome to email the group with any queries on malenyidahobit@gmail.com.