“AVP Connect” – New Project Underway!

Launched for the International Day Against Homophobia 2011 – May 17th – the AVP’s new linkage project is underway which will work state-wide to address, connect and respond to homophobia and the violence that comes from it. This is “AVP Connect” – and you will hear more about this project under its name soon!

Project worker Zhitian Zhang has commenced developing this new and innovative initiative which will connect Rural & Regional Victoria through a network of individuals who will support people experiencing homophobic harassment, prejudice and hate motivated crime, and encourage and support them to access the AVP and report their experiences.

The project will link local supports into the network to further build the sharing of information and further develop supports that exist for GLBT community living in rural and regional locations.

This first “phase” will see the AVP lead discussions across the Victorian rural and regional communities in developing a name for the project and initiate connections between individuals keen to participate as local “champions” in their home town or city.

Keen to become involved? Perhaps in your local town or city? Want more information?
Contact Zhitian at the AVP by emailing him atzhitian@antiviolence.info