Belong DRC

27/07/2026

Don't miss these amazing performers at our Disability Pride Celebration on 31 July!
Performances will take place directly after the open mic in Fringe Common Rooms around 5pm.

Very limited tickets left: www.drc.org.au

Email us at [email protected] with any questions

Lineup:

MC Sonia di Iorio
Drag King - Dragon Yutahell
Comedian - Oliver Hunter
Headliner - Comedian Alexandra Hudson

Image Descriptions:
4 Images with our acts’ professional headshots.
1. Alexandra Hudson is wearing a matching pink ensemble against a joyful orange background, looking into the camera.
2. Oliver Hunter is mid-laugh, staring into the camera, wearing a green puffer jacket and jeans, Oliver is a wheelchair user.
3. Sonia di Iorio is smiling and looking straight into the camera, she is wearing bright pink and green/yellow.
4. Dragon Yutahell is mid-drag performance in their photo, with fierce makeup, contorting their hands as they dance.

18/07/2026

Don't miss Oliver Hunter's performance at Disability Pride on 31 July!

Oliver has been cracking jokes about living with a disability for more than eight years. Oliver is also a disability awareness consultant and advocate, keynote speaker and podcast host.

In other words: “the guy you get when you can’t afford Dylan Alcott.”

Book tickets now via www.drc.org.au

Oliver will be featured in the performances around 5pm, in the Fringe Common Rooms, as part of our Disability Pride Celebration.

Image Descriptions: Two Images. First image is Oliver's professional headshot surrounded by text saying: disability pride celebration 2026, feature, and 31 July 2-6pm, Trades Hall. Oliver's headshot shows him smiling and looking directly into the camera, Oliver is a wheelchair user. The second slide lists Oliver's performance bio, exactly as written above in this post text.

15/07/2026

Our hilarious MC for Disability Pride is Sonia Di Iorio

Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and TV Writer, we cannot wait for Sonia to host our performances on 31 July.

Book tickets: www.drc.org.au

Sonia has opened for Ronny Chieng and performed on the Roast of Tommy Little. She won Spleen Comic of the Year, and her TV writing credits include The Project, The Logies, Sam Pang Tonight. And, in 2025 she began performing stand-up in Italian.

Image Description: Two Images. First Image is Sonia Di Iorio's professional Headshot with the Words MC and Disability Pride, Friday 31 July 2-6pm at Trades Hall. Sonia is brightly smiling and looking at the camera. Second Image is Sonia's professional bio, as written above in this post.

13/07/2026

Disability Pride Open Mic! Come and support, or apply to perform...

Apply via the Google Form - https://forms.gle/tJeE7eWYnrni98yu6

* * Please note: this is not part of the professional performance at 5pm.
The Open Mic will be held at 4pm.

This will be a Safe Space.

We are working to create an inclusive, respectful environment. Hate speech
of any kind will result in that performance ending immediately. Please respect time limits, equipment, other performers, and the audience.

Image Descriptions:
4 images with text.
1. Disability Pride Open Mic 2026, Apply to perform, come and show your support. A Belong event supported by DRC.
2. During our Disability Pride Celebration on Friday 31 July, around 4pm in the Fringe Common Rooms, there will be an Open Mic! Hosted by our fabulous MC, Sonia di Iorio.
Please apply via our Google Form.
3. The Google Form link is in our Instagram bio, and has been sent in our weekly Belong emails, but please email us if you can’t find it: [email protected].
Spots at the Open Mic will be 4 minutes long. Our MC will go through timings on the day.
4. There are limited spots available for the Open Mic during Disability Pride. If you don’t get to perform this time, please don’t worry. We’d love to hold another Open Mic.

13/07/2026

Introducing... Dragon Yutahell! Our incredible featured Drag King.
Dragon will perform as part of the Disability Pride Celebration on 31 July, held 2pm-6pm at Trades Hall, Carlton.

Book tickets: www.drc.org.au

Performances will happen around 5pm in the Fringe Commons Room.

Dragon Yutahell Performance Bio:

Have you sinned recently? Well, he might just be Dragon Yutahell!

A weaver of stories forgotten to time, Dragon is an Asian-Australian Drag King and dancer. He draws on cultural inspiration to showcase traditional artforms in modern ways.

Image Descriptions: Two images. First Image features Dragon's professional headshot where they are mid-performance, adorned with fierce stage makeup and outfit. The second image lists Dragon's biography, as typed above in this post.
book tickets via the DRC website, or link in bio.

12/07/2026

Announcing our Headliner for the Disability Pride Celebration on Friday 31 July: it's award-winning comedian, Alexandra Hudson!

Alexandra took out joint first place in the National Final of the Raw Comedy Competition at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 2022.

She shares entertaining little musings about her experiences as a disabled woman through sharp observational humour.

Disability Pride Celebration runs from 2-6pm, with the performances around 5pm in Trades Hall, Fringe Common Rooms.

Book tickets: https://drc.org.au/

Image Descriptions:
Two slides in a gallery. The first image is Alexandra Hudson's professional headshot nestled underneath the words "Disability Pride 2026 Celebration" "Friday 31 July, 2pm - 6pm at Trades Hall"
The second image is made up of Alexandra Hudson's professional bio. In the bottom corner, the words: book tickets at www.drc.org.au

20/05/2026

Disability Pride Celebration is on 31 July 2-5pm at Trades Hall Carlton (and online!)

Book your FREE ticket now via: https://drc.org.au

Exciting performances, games and prizes, and a chance to connect and celebrate with the community.

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If you have any questions, please email us: [email protected]

01/04/2026

On Saturday 11th April at 2pm, comedians are performing to raise funds for the Stella Young documentary: Stella: I Am Not Your Inspiration.

Celebrating much-loved comedian and disability activist – the late, great Stella Young.

Stella’s debut show 'Tales From the Crip' won Best Newcomer at Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2014).

Later that year, her life was cut short, aged just 32. A fierce disability activist, feminist and ground-breaking comedian, Stella was adored across the Australian and international comedy scenes. Her impact remains profound.

This is a not-to-be-missed show of big laughs and heart, raising funds for this important and long-overdue documentary film.

Hosted by the ever-fabulous Reuben Kaye.

Click here to book tickets:

A who’s who of comedy is uniting to raise funds for a documentary celebrating much-loved comedian and disability activist – the late, great Stella Young.

01/04/2026

Posting on behalf of

DRC is looking for people who want to film a short video for the Assume Competence campaign!

Could it be you?

Email [email protected] if you would like to take part!

Alt text: Will you film a video with us? A short video which asks the wider community to 'Assume Competence'
Explain what Assume Competence means to you.
For example: Give me more time to respond
Don't speak over me
Talk TO me not ABOUT me

Email [email protected] if you would like to take part!

30/03/2026

Did you know? Safety for Numbers is our new group dedicated to IN-PERSON events.
We're heading to the comedy festival soon, and if you were keen to join us, please email [email protected].

Alt text: a bright and colourful image with illustrated cartoon groups of people together.