BENDIGO QUEER FILM FESTIVAL 27 - 29 APRIL 2018
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Our Vision
To facilitate a high quality film and arts event engaging the queer and wider community. Our Mission
Integrity Creativity Inclusivity |
Who are we?
The Bendigo Queer Film Festival was founded in 2004 by Chris Walters in collaboration with the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF), who are the key sponsor and program the films for the Festival. The Bendigo Queer Film Festival attracts people from all over Victoria and interstate. We are proud to be one of the few regional centres Australia wide, which hosts its own queer film festival. BQFF provides cultural and artistic opportunities to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQA+) people living in Central Victoria. BQFF is recognised as a significant event by the LGBTIQA+ community and by the City of Greater Bendigo. We are proud of this special event, which showcases queer talent and attracts interstate and international visitors to our region. |
What are we?
BQFF is a not-for-profit community group auspiced by Women's Health Loddon Mallee (WHLM). WHLM are the governing body for the Festival, they provide organisational governance and support which enables the BQFF to keep overheads low and stay fabulous. 2017 Committee
Convenor - Suellen Pepperell Queer Country Curator - Noel Hourigan Secretary - Gayle Freemantle Treasurer - Daniel Borton Sponsorship Coordinator - Daniel de Vries Volunteer Coordinator - Debra Miller Community Committee Members - Maxwell Clarke, Tashara Roberts Publicity - Joseph Crofts Film Curator - Spiro Economopoulos, Melbourne Queer Film Festival |
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Why do we need events like the BQFF?
Research has proven that people in rural communities, are more likely to suffer isolation, depression, self-harm and suicide. BQFF offers a space for rural lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people, their families and friends, to connect with and support each other through common stories and lessen the feeling of isolation. Are you, or is someone you know, in need of help? Professional, confidential services are available. Be safe, take care and know that you are unique, special and loved for being true to your sense of self. You are never alone. headspace Bendigo 78-80 Pall Mall Bendigo VIC 3550 phone 54 345 345 fax 54 345 320 opening hours Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm Closed on public holidays eheadspace.org.au (9am - 1pm) 1800 650 890 (9am - 1pm) Website http://www.headspace.org.au/ Switchboard Victoria Tel. 1800 184 527 Hours 7 days a week, 3 pm to midnight Website http://www.switchboard.org.au/ Women's Information Referral Exchange (WIRE) Tel. 1300 134 130 Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Website http://www.wire.org.au |
PFLAG Parents and friends of lesbians and gays Tel. (03) 9865 6739 Hours 24 hours, 7 days a week Website http://www.pflagvictoria.org.au/contact.php Lifeline Tel. 13 11 14 Hours 24 hours, 7 days a week Website http://www.lifeline.org.au SuicideLine Tel. 1300 651 251 Hours 24 hours, 7 days a week Website SuicideLine Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) Counselling and Support Tel. (03) 9635 3610 Hours 24 hours Website http://www.thewomens.org.au/SexualAssault Beyond Blue Tel. 1300 224 636 Hours 24 hours, 7 days a week Website http://www.beyondblue.org.au Kids Help Line Tel. 1800 551 800 Hours 24 hours, 7 days a week Website http://www.kidshelp.com.au Parentline Tel. 132 289 Hours 8am to midnight, Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday Website http://www.parentline.vic.gov.au |
