Midsumma

Public partners 

Arts Victoria

Arts Victoria is the Government body charged with advising on and implementing arts policy, developing the arts and cultural industries across the State and ensuring access for all Victorians.

Arts Victoria supports the arts and cultural industries to encourage excellence, develop good ideas, build audiences, encourage participation and improve facilities. This support is delivered through targeted programs devised by research and in response to community need.

Arts Victoria supports arts and cultural development in every part of our community, valuing diversity and Indigenous culture, regional growth and international opportunities.

Tourism Victoria

Tourism Victoria is a vibrant and dynamic State Government statutory authority actively marketing Victoria as a premier tourism destination domestically and internationally. Tourism Victoria plays a key role in industry development, attracting investment in quality tourism infrastructure and improving Victoria’s air services. Tourism Victoria also strives to raise awareness of the economic importance of tourism. Tourism Victoria proudly supports Midsumma 2008 and the 1st Asia Pacific Outgames in promoting Victoria as the premier GLBTI tourist destination this Summa.

City of Yarra

The City of Yarra is an inner metropolitan municipality which is home to a diverse community of 69,000 people. Yarra is one of Australia's smallest inner city municipalities at 19.5 kilometres, and features lively arts and entertainment precincts, vibrant shopping and café strips, and numerous sports and recreational facilities.

The City of Yarra plays a vital role in creating an environment in which arts and cultural activity continue to flourish. The Arts and Cultural Services Unit's mission is to work with communities, artists, organizations, business and government to achieve community well-being, economic strength and cultural vitality within Yarra, through involving local people, investing in local practice and supporting a shared sense of place.

The offices of Midsumma Fstival are located within the City of Yarra at the picturesque Abbotsford Convent.

City of Stonnington

Located in Melbourne's inner east, Stonnington covers an area of 25.62 square kilometres. Taking in the suburbs of Prahran, Windsor, South Yarra, Toorak, Armadale, Malvern, Malvern East, Glen Iris and Kooyong, Stonnington has an economically and culturally diverse population of 89,883.

The housing stock alone, ranging from some of Melbourne's finest mansions to large blocks of public housing, is just one obvious indication of the community's contrasting lifestyles, aspirations and expectations.

Stonnington boasts world class shopping precincts such as Chapel Street, Toorak Road, High Street and Glenferrie Road and is also home to Chadstone Shopping Centre, Victoria's premier regional shopping centre.

The City of Stonnington's Chapel off Chapel is a proud Midsumma Festival Hub.

City of Port Phillip

A municipality spanning part of Port Phillip Bay, the City of Port Phillip takes in a variety of urban villages close to some of Melbourne's most popular beaches. Its urban character is marked by a richness of diversity, and features some of Victoria's most celebrated and innovative cultural events, recreational facilities, restaurants and entertainment venues.

The City of Port Phillip provides a range of services and advice to assist the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Intersex (GLBTI) community. The council also works hard to provide our community with information on which to base its own thinking on these issues.

Midsumma Festival Hub, Gasworks Arts Park is proudly located within and supported by The City of Port Phillip.  

Victoria Police

The state of Victoria has a diverse population representing many cultures, religions and groups.  Victoria Police is committed to ensuring equality and fairness to the community it serves.  Victoria Police has an ongoing commitment to improving its relationship with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities and to addressing specific issues affecting the communit.

Victoria Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLO's) are specially trained in GLBTI issues.  They have knowledge of GLBTI communities and are sensitive to the issues each community faces. GLLOs can assist by providing discrete, non judgemental advice and assistance in the reporting of crimes.

GLLOs do not actively investigate the crime.  By calling a GLLO, victims can discuss the incident then work out the most suitable process for the matter to be reported.  The GLLO can also provide expert advice and assistance to police investigators.

A full list of GLLOs can be found by clicking here . For emergency police attendance dial 000

Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission

The Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission administers three pieces of legislation:

• The Equal Opportunity Act 1995
• The Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001
• The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006

The Commission’s role is to: