Benalla Rural City Council is inviting the community to come together in support of LGBTQIA+ inclusion as part of this year’s IDAHOBIT events.
IDAHOBIT – the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination – is recognised globally each year on 17 May. Benalla will mark the occasion a little earlier to ensure local businesses, services and community members can take part.
Flag Raising Ceremony
When: 4pm, Thursday 14 May 2026
Where: Benalla Civic Centre, 13 Mair Street, Benalla.
Afternoon Tea
When: Following Flag Raising Ceremony Where: Benalla Visitor Information Centre, 14 Mair Street, Benalla.
As part of the week’s activities, the community is invited to a free screening of the Academy Award–winning film Moonlight at Benalla Cinema at 12.30pm, Sunday 17 May. This coming-of-age drama explores identity, belonging and connection.