- A council has organised a transgender swimming night after hearing concerns
- Darebin City Council in Melbourne is hosting the swim night on February 24
- The swim night will be held during the pool’s normal opening hours
A council has organised a transgender swimming night after hearing concerns from residents.
Darebin City Council in Melbourne is holding a ‘Trans and Gender Diverse Swim Night’ at the Reservoir Leisure Centre on February 24.
A Facebook event page claims it is ‘Victoria’s first ever trans and gender diverse swim night, providing indoor pools where trans and gender diverse people can exercise, socialise and feel safe’.
Darebin City Council in Melbourne is holding a ‘Trans and Gender Diverse Swim Night’ at the Reservoir Leisure Centre on February 24
Councillor Steph Amir tweeted a list of ‘reasons why we need a trans-inclusive swim session, as told by trans and gender diverse people themselves’
‘So come along to be part of something truly wonderful in a safe place amongst like-minded individuals.’
Darebin City Council caused controversy in 2017 when it decided to stop celebrating Australia Day.
Councillor Steph Amir tweeted a list of ‘reasons why we need a trans-inclusive swim session, as told by trans and gender diverse people themselves’.
She said many transgender people didn’t visit swimming pools and gyms ‘out of fear’.
The swim night will be held during the pool’s normal opening hours.
People keen on attending shared their enthusiasm for the event on the Facebook page
People keen on attending shared their enthusiasm for the event on the Facebook page.
‘This is fantastic. I have been too scared to go swimming as my real female self,’ one woman posted.
‘Terribly scared actually. My swim suit has been collecting dust for two summers now. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Can’t wait,’ another added.
‘This is fantastic. I have been too scared to go swimming as my real female self,’ one woman posted