A Peer-Led LGBTQIAPN+ Mental Health Community Event - by EUPHORIA SOCIAL - 314 Movement Launch - Auslan interpreters supporting the speaker segments.

314 Movement Launch – Quick Event Recap

Hey Legend,

We’ve had so many updates, so here’s a quick, clear recap to help you get ready for Saturday.
Ticket sales will close before the event – there will be no door tickets, so make sure you’re all set.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026

• Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Location: Edinburgh Gardens Rotunda, North Fitzroy
  (Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country – Kulin Nation)

This is a relaxed, outdoor community picnic. You can:

• Stay the whole afternoon

• Drop in for a short time

• Explore activities at your own pace

There’s no pressure to join anything – just come as you are.

A Huge Thank You
This event is made possible because of our amazing community. All speakers, workshop leaders, and stallholders have donated their time to make this happen. We are so grateful for their generosity, care, and energy.

Speakers & Host

• Host: Milo Hartill – warmth, humour, and high energy

• Speakers: Basem “Bas” Kerbage, Gemma Saunders, Julie Jones, Jamal Hakim, Jaime Lee Willoughby, Liz Quinn, Oscar Yas, Martin Macumber, Reah Saunders

Performances:

• Kaiyah Mercedes – music exploring identity, resilience, and queerness

• Craven Moorehead & Dragon Yutahell – energy, joy, and surprise

Community Stalls

• Euphoria Social

• What Were You Wearing Australia

• The Iceberg Foundation

• Umeed Psychology

• SCIZZA Barber

• Unity Cove

• For Your Mind Boxes

• Deux Desires

Workshops & Activities - FREE

Food & Drinks

• Food: BYO picnic food welcome. Some light grazing will be provided via catered ticket type. Self-Catered tickets to BYO.

• Drinks: BYO drinks welcome. Water on site. Lesbean & Co open for orders. Euphoria Social will shout the first handful of drinks to kick things off.

What to Wear & Bring

• Sun-safe clothing, hats, sunglasses

• Comfortable shoes

• Blanket or rug for sitting

• Reusable water bottle

• Sensory or comfort items if helpful

• Jacket or rain cover

Shade is limited, sunscreen available at Euphoria Social stall, but please bring what you need.

Accessibility & Quiet Space

• Auslan interpreters for the welcome, speaker talks, performances with speech or singing, and closing reflections.

• Workshops, stalls, and drag performances do not have interpreting.

• Quiet/sensory space available near For Your Mind Boxes stall. Step away whenever needed.

• Edinburgh Gardens is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets.

Getting There & Arriving

• Public transport, walking, or biking recommended.

• Street parking limited; allow extra time if driving.

• Main meeting point: Rotunda (Map E6: Rotunda – close to St. Georges)

• There is an accessible toilet's.

• Arrive anytime between 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

• Visit the Euphoria Social stall for info and to say hello.

Community Care & Safety

• Respectful, calm, and welcoming space for all

• Harassment or disruptive behaviour not tolerated

• Security onsite; call 000 if needed

• Photography and video will happen. Let us know if you prefer not to be recorded

Weather

• Outdoor event – go ahead in most weather

• Bring sun protection, a light jacket, or rain cover as needed

• Updates shared via the event page if anything changes

Can’t Make It Anymore?
If your plans change, please cancel your ticket. We have community members waiting for free tickets, and releasing unused spots helps more people join.

Come as you are. Stay as long as you like. You belong here.

— The Euphoria Social Team



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Update 10/03/2026


Speaker – Basem “Bas” Kerbage

Join us on the day to hear Basem “Bas” Kerbage (he/him) speak.

Bas is a human rights and queer rights activist and the founder of Queer Arabs Australia. With a background in the not-for-profit sector and fundraising, Bas has been a strong advocate for the rights, dignity and safety of people across the Middle East and North Africa — particularly queer communities connected to Palestine and Lebanon.

Bas believes human rights cannot be selective.

We don’t get to choose who deserves safety, dignity and freedom — we are not free until we are all free.

Through his work and advocacy, Bas continues to amplify voices that are often unheard, while building solidarity across communities and movements.

Performer – Kaiyah Mercedes

We’re excited to welcome Kaiyah Mercedes to the 314 Movement Launch.

At just 19 years old, Kaiyah is already making waves in Melbourne’s indie music scene, blending indie-pop, folk and rock influences with deeply personal songwriting. Their music explores identity, resilience and the emotional landscapes of growing up queer and neurodivergent.

Diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 15 and navigating chronic illness in the years since, Kaiyah channels lived experience into powerful storytelling through music.

But Kaiyah’s performances are more than just music.

They create immersive, emotionally honest spaces where queer, disabled and neurodivergent audiences can feel seen and held.

Kaiyah will perform two live sets across the day, bringing moments of reflection, energy and connection to the event.

Community Stall – Euphoria Social

You’ll find Ten (they/them) and some familiar faces at the Euphoria Social stall on the day.

Ten is a non-binary, queer AuDHDer living on Bunurong Country, currently studying psychology and working as a support worker. They’ve been part of the Euphoria Social community for nearly four years and are passionate about building spaces grounded in accessibility, care and genuine connection.

Their interests sit at the intersection of mental health, gender diversity, sexuality and neurodiversity, and they’ve played an important role in helping shape neurodivergent-friendly spaces within Euphoria Social and the 314 Movement.

Come by the stall to say hello, learn more about Euphoria Social, ask questions, enter the raffle, or grab some merch.

We’ll also have giveaways from Being Wear and LSKD, so make sure you stop by during the day.

More voices.
More stories.
More ways to connect.

The 314 Movement continues to grow — intentionally, and together.


Accessibility Update – Auslan Interpreting

As a grassroots, community-led event, we’re doing our best to build accessibility into the day wherever possible.

We’re pleased to share that Auslan interpreters will be present for the main speaking segments and stage moments throughout the event. This includes the welcome, speaker talks, performances with spoken or sung content, and the closing reflections.

At this stage, we have not been able to confirm Auslan interpreting for the drag performances or the workshop spaces running between 1:00–2:00pm. These segments are more free-flowing and spread across the park, which has made coordinating interpreting support more challenging within our current capacity.

We want to acknowledge that accessibility is an ongoing commitment. Thank you to our interpreters and to the community for helping make this space more inclusive.

314 Day - community fundraising raffle supporting LGBTQIAPN+ Mental Health.

Raffle Fundraiser Prizes

• 4 × Pond Bathhouse weekday bathing vouchers – each valued at $75.95

• Summer Salt Body – The Daily Rituals Set – valued at $90

• 5 × double pool passes to the rooftop pool at Le Méridien Melbourne

• Deux Désires “Three of a Kind” adult toy set – valued at $138

• Deux Désires “Lucky Seven” set – valued at $108

Update05/03/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Jaime Lee Willoughby (they/them), a Queer South African Ceremonialist, Somatic Sex Educator, Devotional Bodyworker and Spiritual Guide. Jaime’s work helps people feel safe enough to come home to the innate magic in their body and heart. They will speak about how alternative healing modalities can support queer folks’ mental health and the historical importance of integrating mental health challenges in community settings. Jaime will also lead the ritual “Expansion of the Queer Heart,” creating a space for queer folk to safely connect to spirituality and ritual, bringing awareness, integration, acceptance, and authenticity.

Martin, LGBTQIA+ Community Development Officer at Yarra City Council, Co-Founder and former president of Melbourne Rubber, will speak on behalf of Yarra City Council, whose Quick Response Grant helped make this event possible. Having spent most of his adult life in Melbourne’s queer community, Martin champions equality, diversity and inclusion, and the power of community-led action.

Reah Saunders (she/they), non-binary and neurodivergent, Co-Chair of Medibank’s Rainbow Collective, will speak about Medibank’s investment in mental health and their role as a major sponsor of the 314 Movement initiative. Reah also supports LGBTQIA+ inclusion through Melbourne Dykes on Bikes and advocacy for equal rights, intersectional representation, and social justice.

Have you sinned lately? You might just meet Dragon Yutahell, a queer shapeshifting, time-travelling Drag King ready to surprise, delight, and bend reality

Update 3/03/2026


Storytelling Mini Masterclass – Gemma Saunders
To support the launch, Gemma is offering her Storytelling Mini Masterclass free of charge on 14 March, and as an ongoing resource aligned to the 314 Movement.Over the years, Gemma has worked with teams, leaders and communities to build confidence in storytelling and courageous conversations. Many people are asked to speak, advocate or represent lived experience — but rarely given tools to do that safely and effectively.

This 30-minute course removes that barrier. It includes a 17-minute video on how to find, shape and share your story, a simple 3-page toolkit with prompts and techniques, and a 5-minute example story demonstrating the framework in action.

This is her contribution to strengthening the “1 person” element of 314 — building practical storytelling skills that deepen connection across community.

Gratitude grounds us.
Breath regulates us.
Story connects us.
Connection protects mental health.

New speaker – Jamal Hakim
Join us on the day to hear Jamal Hakim speak.

Within the queer community, there can sometimes be biases and expectations — and not all of us fit the mould. Jamal will share his perspective on using his skills and leadership to create space for others, particularly from a place of greater confidence and privilege.

Arab visibility in queer spaces can be complex and limited. Jamal is proud to show up fully and give back in ways that foster belonging, representation and community for others navigating similar experiences.

Host announcement – Milo Hartill
Nesquick be damned. Ovaltine move over.

Milo Hartill will be hosting the day, bringing bold energy, humour and serious stage presence. Dubbed “Fitzroyalty,” Milo is known across Australia for burlesque, dance, political comedy content and musical theatre. From Sircuit’s Hey Henny to Poof Doof, Thursgay and Pride of our Footscray — and co-hosting the opening ceremony of Sydney WorldPride 2023 alongside Kylie Minogue, Casey Donovan, Courtney Act and Charli XCX — expect warmth, wit and high energy guiding us through the day.

Speaker – Liz Quinn
Liz Quinn will also be speaking at the event.

With almost 20 years in women’s sports administration and as former AFLW Culture and Leadership Coach at the Richmond Football Club, Liz brings deep insight into leadership and inclusive culture. She co-owns The Aviary Hotel, home to The W Club — Australia’s only dedicated women’s sports bar — a vibrant, athlete-owned venue creating a safe and welcoming space to celebrate women’s sport at every level.

Community stall – What Were You Wearing Australia
What Were You Wearing Australia will have their team present on the day with resources and information.

WWYW is a volunteer-led charity dedicated to ending sexual violence. Led by queer and marginalised community members, they provide free healing groups for victim-survivors and lead advocacy, rallies and education initiatives focused on consent, healthy relationships and violence prevention.

Community stall – The Iceberg Foundation
The Iceberg Foundation will also be joining us.

TIF is a community-led mental health organisation supporting people at the intersections of neurodivergence, queerness and global majority (BIPOC) experiences. Their work centres collective healing and community care grounded in lived experience and anti-oppressive practice.

More voices.
More tools.
More ways to connect.

The 314 Movement continues to grow — intentionally, and together.

Since our last post, we’ve added a few new things to the program:

Guided Park Walk – Ashley Dell’Oro from Invictus Health will be leading a gentle walk through Edinburgh Gardens. A chance to pause, reflect, and connect with the 314 practice while moving through the space.

New voices and workshops – Oscar will be speaking at the event, sharing insights and stories. Umeed Psychology will be running a workshop and hosting a stall, highlighting their incredible initiatives The Third Place Up and Queer South Asians.

Live performance – Craven Moorehead will be hitting the grass with performance, energy, and good vibes.

Update on tickets

Our free Community Tickets have now been fully claimed — thank you! Truly, the response has been overwhelming.

To keep this event sustainable and ensure we can continue offering peer-led, low-barrier spaces like this, we’ve opened a limited number of Standard Community Tickets.

These tickets include light grazing and non-alcoholic refreshments. There will be no tickets available at the door, so registration is essential.

If cost is a barrier, please reach out — $0 and pay what you feel is always welcome. We want everyone who wants to attend to be able to.

Waitlist is now open. If we are able to make more tickets available, we’ll notify people on the waitlist first.

This isn’t about money. It’s about keeping this space alive, accessible, and safe for our community now and in the future.

Feb 20th update

We’ve just released some new updates for the 314 Movement Launch, and I wanted to share them properly because this day is shaping up to be something really special.

For three hours on the day, we’ll be offering free haircuts thanks to Thatscissorgirl — a fade queen, mullet enthusiast and all-round confidence dealer. But this is about more than a haircut. It’s about creating a space where people feel safe, seen and comfortable. Clean blends, fresh fades, and a chair where diversity, inclusivity and individuality are celebrated. If you’re in that chair, you’re family.

We’ve also announced our first speaker, Julie Jones.

Julie is a mature age Trans Woman who will be sharing her personal journey through depression, suicide, ASD, coming out, and the importance of community-based services. Her story is honest and deeply human. It speaks to hardship, resilience, and what it means to keep choosing life — and community — even when things feel impossible. We’re honoured she’s trusting us with her story.

Workshops are another important part of the day.

LGBT+ Social Hub Melbourne will be running a Core Values workshop, focused on understanding who we are and what matters most to us. When we’re clear on our values, we make choices that align more closely with the person we want to be. It’s simple, practical and powerful.

Joti Gore will also be offering interactive wellness sessions throughout the event — short, accessible practices including breathing techniques, guided meditation and a gentle no-mat yoga flow on the grass. These are tools people can take with them long after the day ends.

The 314 Movement Launch isn’t about big stages or production. It’s a grassroots. It’s community-first. It’s about creating space — for stories, for healing, for connection.

This event has sold out once already!

The 314 Movement Launch - Mar 14, 2026

Presented by: Euphoria Social in partnership with Community Bank Clifton Hill–North Fitzroy
Auslan interpreters supporting the speaker and performance segments.


A community picnic for everyday wellbeing

The 314 Movement Launch is a free, peer-led community event introducing Australia’s first LGBTQIAPN+ mental health initiative built around a simple daily practice:

3 Gratitudes
1 Support
4 Breaths

We’ll be gathering outdoors in North Fitzroy to share food, stories, creativity, and time together. This isn’t a talk, a lecture, or a workshop you have to complete — it’s a gentle check-in with yourself and with each other.

This is not a clinical space.
It’s a grassroots community event.

Register to join us – Tickets are free, but spaces are limited. Reserve yours so you don’t miss out! 

What is the 314 Movement?

The 314 Movement is a peer-led mental health initiative for LGBTQIAPN+ communities by Euphoria Social.
It aims to:

Reduce stigma around mental health
Encourage early help-seeking
Strengthen community connection

The 314 Check-In is simple, repeatable, and accessible:

3 Gratitudes – what you’re thankful for
1 Support – a person, place, or service that supports you
4 Breaths – slow, grounding breaths

The launch event introduces this practice through peer-led activities, storytelling, workshops, and lived-experience leadership.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: The Rotunda, Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy — Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country (Kulin Nation)

We will have two Auslan interpreters supporting the speaker and performance segments to ensure greater accessibility for Deaf attendees.

This is an outdoor, low-barrier, mature-audience event. LGBTQIAPN+ people, allies, and local organisations are all welcome.

What this day is (and isn’t)

This day is about everyday wellbeing, done together.

It is:

• A calm, joyful picnic

• Peer-led and grounded in lived experience

• Optional, gentle, and low-pressure

• A place to listen, reflect, wander, or rest

It is not:

• Crisis support

• Counselling, therapy, or medical care

• A space where you must share anything personal

You’re welcome for five minutes or the whole afternoon. You don’t have to participate, support, or even stay — you belong either way.

What’s happening on the day

There’s no strict schedule — come and go as you like.

Activities include:

• Arrival & Welcome: community sign-in, info packs, 314 cards, light grazing, and beverage

• Acknowledgment of Country & Opening Ceremony

• Community Check-In Circle: optional guided 314 practice

• Peer Speakers: sharing lived experience and resilience strategies

• Creative & Reflective Workshops: optional, peer-led, and trauma-informed

• Mindful Community Walk: gentle guided walk through the gardens with reflection prompts lead by Invictus Health

• Community Stalls: offering information, resources, and connection

Everything is optional, peer-led, and accessible.

March 14 – 3-1-4 Awareness Day

March 14 is recognised as LGBTQIAPN+ Mental Health Awareness Day through the 314 Movement.

• community-led

• flexible

• grassroots

• focused on visibility, reflection, and connection

Communities are encouraged to participate in ways that suit them — from small conversations to local events or sharing resources. It’s not about scale or spectacle. It’s about showing up for each other.

Thank you to our partners.

The 3-1-4 Movement Launch is made possible because of the incredible support of our partners. This event is free and open to everyone — a $0 community access ticket is always available, and the “pay what you feel” option helps keep our community events sustainable.

We are deeply grateful to Medibank, our Major Sponsor, and to all our amazing event partners:

Community Bank Clifton Hill–North Fitzroy for partnering with us for this event.

ReWorded, Being Wear, JBL, City of Yarra Grants, DNA, Invictus Health, Sun Butter, Deux Desires and Tall Poppy.

Your support allows us to:

• Create a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIAPN+ communities

• Centre peer leadership and lived experience

• Offer accessible activities, light grazing, and drinks for attendees

• Build connections, joy, and wellbeing in a shared, outdoor space

This is about community care in action. Your contributions — whether through resources, funding, or expertise — make it possible for us to gather, reflect, and support each other.

From all of us at Euphoria Social, thank you. Your support changes lives and strengthens community.

A few important things to know

Safety & care:

• This is a community-run event, not a professional service

• No crisis support, counselling, or medical advice is provided

• If you need urgent help, please call 000

Picnic guidelines:

• No drugs or weapons

• Bring a chair only if needed for accessibility

• Help keep the space calm, kind, and welcoming

• There will be photos and videos taken at the event

Children and young people:

• This is a mature-audience event

• Anyone under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian

• Children remain the responsibility of their adult

Health:

• Stay home if you’re unwell

• Masks are welcome if they help you feel safer

• Outdoor event — do what’s right for your health

Accessibility & Inclusion:

• We will have two Auslan interpreters supporting the speaking segments to ensure greater accessibility for Deaf attendees.

• The venue.

• Map (E6: Rotunda – close to St. Georges, easy for guests to find)

• There is an accessible toilet's.

• Edinburgh Gardens is wheelchair accessible, including an accessible toilet and parking.

• Please note this is a picnic style event, there is no seating and the event is on the grass around the rotunda.

• A small selection of sensory items will be provided. You’re also welcome to bring your own comfort or sensory tools.

If you have any additional access needs, please email us ahead of time so we can support you.

Parking Spaces Near Edinburgh Gardens, Alfred Cres, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia Now

Looking after the space:
Euphoria Social and the venue may ask anyone to leave if behaviour is unsafe, disruptive, or disrespectful.

What to Bring (BYO)

This is a relaxed, outdoor picnic-style event, so bring anything that helps you feel comfortable:

• A picnic blanket or rug

• Food and drinks (we won’t be selling them, though a small amount of grazing and beverages will be provided for some registered attendees)

• Sensory or grounding items (fidgets, headphones, comfort items, etc.)

• Masks if that makes you feel safer

• Weather and UV protection

Acknowledgment

Euphoria Social acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present.
We honour the ongoing strength and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we extend respect and gratitude to the 78ers.

Why this event matters

LGBTQIAPN+ communities face disproportionate mental health challenges, yet safe, affirming support is limited.

The 314 Movement Launch aims to:

• Reduce stigma through shared experience

• Encourage early help-seeking

• Strengthen community connection

• Centre peer leadership and lived experience

This day is about being human together.
No pressure. No perfection. Just connection.

Bring a blanket, come as you are — or don’t, and that’s okay too.