Teacher's breakfast: Supporting LGBTQIA+ young people
The Teacher's breakfast is an annual event hosted by Brimbank and Maribyrnong Youth Services to support capacity building in LGBTQIA+ inclusion across Western metropolitan secondary schools. The provides wellbeing staff, teachers and other school staff from secondary school settings with professional development and networking opportunities to enhance school-wide LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
The event provides teachers and school staff with the opportunity to:
- Enhance their knowledge and skills around supporting LGBTQIA+ identifying students within their school.
- Attend presentations around the theme of Mental Health and LGBTQIA+ safety.
- Learn and engage with skilled professionals and relevant organisations.
- Connect with other Teachers and School Staff from schools in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
Breakfast, light refreshments and resources to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion are also provided on the day.
Save the date: 2026 Teacher's Breakfast
Date: Monday 7 August 2026
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm
Location: Maribyrnong Civic Precinct and Community Hub, 61 Napier Street Footscray
Registrations for the Teacher's breakfast will open in March 2026. To be notified when registration open, please reach out to youth@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au