Picture Me is a day for LGBTIQA+ people to come together in a safe and inclusive environment to playfully explore self-expression and identity.
Picture Me works with rural and regional towns across Victoria to offer a day where community can come together and access free hair, clothing, and make-up services.
Supported by local partners, community organisations and dedicated funding, Picture Me was delivered in Warragul, Victoria (2024) and in Bairnsdale, Victoria (2025).
WHEN
Next event: TBC
WHERE
Next location: TBC
WHY DO WE NEED PICTURE ME?
The Writing Themselves In 4 and Private Lives 3 reports, highlight the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ young people in rural and regional Australia. Social isolation, discrimination, and limited access to resources disproportionately impact their well-being and opportunities.
By developing networks and peer support opportunities we create a more equitable and supportive environment for young LGBTQIA+ people outside major urban centres.
Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive space for LGBTIQA+ people living in rural and regional areas to celebrate their identities, build community, and access resources. By uniting our community in experimentation we can establish long-lasting networks that continue after our event.
Connecting with others in your community
Personalised makeup sessions to empower you
Hair tutorials to authentically express yourself
Playful experimentation with clothing
Developing a network to support you
Interact with local services to help on your journey
Amazing performances by exciting talent
Fully picturing who you are
Picture Me is driven by three dedicated volunteers, Peta (they/them), Chris (he/him) Bailey (they/them). Peta, Chris and Bailey first met through the Pride In Action – Leading In The Workplace program in 2024. Inspired by lived experience, shared values, and a desire to do more for community, Picture Me was born.
At Picture Me, we’re on a mission to spark visibility and unlock opportunity in regional and rural areas by creating community through playful self-expression, one joyful event at a time.
