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CEO Update -04/12/2020
Dear JOYster!
A final message for 2020 to all our wonderful JOYsters who have contributed to our success for the year! On behalf of myself, the leadership team, our wonderful volunteers and the JOY Board I want to thank you all for your belief and contribution to JOY this year.
Together we have informed, entertained and connected the rainbow community of Australia and our allies during one of the toughest years of the decade, if not century.
Your membership, financial support, listenership or work at JOY has made our success possible, building an even more inclusive Australia during this year.
I look forward to working together in 2021 for a bright next stage in JOY’s journey, including a new home at the Victorian Pride Centre.
Take care and stay connected over the end of year festivities, and do tune in to JOY 94.9 for our Christmas special for the JOY family.
Warmest wishes,
Ange Barry
CEO JOY
JOY's Annual Report 2019 - 2020
Below you will find a link to our latest Annual Report, revealing the highlights and celebrating the successes of the JOY team, which were made possible by the commitment of our members, our volunteers, leadership team, Board, donors, funders, patrons, sponsors and partners.
Thank you so much for your investment in JOY – together we are building a more inclusive Australia.
Other news
Updates on the Pride Centre
The construction of the Victoria Pride Centre continues tirelessly.
Since the last building update, progress has seen the ground floor concrete floors polished and the emu egg inspired atrium with spiral staircase and skylight completed. It is a truly breath-taking centrepiece of the building. Stormwater connection has been finalised, lobby tiling has commenced, amenities tiling continues, cork ceiling linings have begun and glass handrails around the atrium have been installed.
On Bourke Street, JOY continues decluttering the current office. A great opportunity to update the JOY archives with the support of Chris Furneaux. We are also donating items that we won't use in the new location and testing the new digital equipment from our Tech partner, AVC. https://www.avc-group.net/ More information about this partnership will follow.
JOY will start the move in the new year!
Donate your items for Northside Bizarre
Northside Bizarre is back to celebrate the 10th anniversary on Saturday, 6th of February 2021 at The Laird Hotel. Northside Bizarre is the annual fundraiser supporting Thorne Harbour Health’s David Williams Fund (offering support to people living with HIV) and JOY.
Attracting thousands of people every year, Northside Bizarre has now become a highlight of the annual queer calendar in Melbourne.
If you have a premium item to auction or maybe something for the Leather & Treasure store; you can donate and support Northside Bizarre at https://www.northsidebizarre.com/.
