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Belong DRC Belong is a free network led by and for people with disabilities in Victoria. Whatever your culture, gender identity, age or disability, you are welcome here.

We know this is short notice but we're organising a Safety in Numbers outing to Melbourne Fringe! If you're interested i...
09/10/2026

We know this is short notice but we're organising a Safety in Numbers outing to Melbourne Fringe! If you're interested in attending please let us know by TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER.

We're planning on attending the Friday 16th October show at 6pm. If you want to attend in a group with us, we will buy some tickets and pay the ticketing fee, so you only have to pay $25.
If there is a barrier to you attending, please let us know!

Email [email protected]

The show is Freidah Will See You Now:

SURPRISE! You’re dead. It’s time to sit back and let Freidah take the wheel...
'Who knew being dead was so much fun?' (Chortle)

Freidah Will See You Now is the hit clown show from emerging Naarm based artist, Caitlin Duff.

'Destined to become a cult favourite' ★★★★★ (On The House)
'Clowning isn’t just alive, but flourishing in the form of Freidah' ★★★★★ (The Funny Tonne)

Image description:
Freidah in death-like makeup with a white face and big dark eye paint, with a maniacal grin and a big pink flouncy outfit. The text on the image posted by Belong contains details of the Fringe Show repeated in the copy text.

Nominations are open for the Frank Hall-Bentick Award!You can nominate yourself or someone else. Link here: https://drc....
01/10/2026

Nominations are open for the Frank Hall-Bentick Award!

You can nominate yourself or someone else. Link here: https://drc.org.au/disability-pride-and-culture/frank-hall-bentick-award/

Closing date: October 31st 2026

Frank was one of Australia's most prolific and celebrated disability advocates.

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Frank Hall-Bentick award
For services to the Victorian disability community
Do you know someone who champions disability rights?
Someone who makes a difference in the disability community?
Nominate them for this award.
A picture of Frank Hall-Bentick smiling and the official DRC logo.

Have you booked your free ticket for Shiny Shoes yet? It's an art workshop where we'll transform a pair of your shoes in...
29/09/2026

Have you booked your free ticket for Shiny Shoes yet?

It's an art workshop where we'll transform a pair of your shoes into "Shiny Shoes"
Thursday 15 October 1-4pm at Ross House

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shiny-shoes-art-making-october-tickets-1999976460431?

Shiny Shoes are made by taking an old, or plain, pair of shoes and transforming them into metallic wearable art!

We'll use a special adhesive and colourful foils / metal leaf.

Please remember to bring a pair of shoes. If you cannot bring a pair of shoes, please message or email us: [email protected]

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A gilded frame surrounds a design with spraypaint and brushstrokes, 3 pairs of shiny shoes are being worked on. The words: Shiny Shoes, Art & Making Thursday 15 October 1-4pm at Ross House. Belong, supported by DRC.

Belong pet showcase! This is Rupert. Thank you so much to Belong member Hayley.Rupert's fun fact is that he has been sho...
28/09/2026

Belong pet showcase!
This is Rupert.
Thank you so much to Belong member Hayley.
Rupert's fun fact is that he has been shopping at Bunnings.

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Rupert is a proud Rooster with tufty golden feathers. He is set against a green background. Text reads: Belong Pet Showcase to interrupt your doomscroll. My name is Rupert, I belong to Hayley. I have been shopping at Bunnings, I am majestic. The white belong logo is in the bottom right corner.

Invisible disability IS disability.Quote from comedian and Belong member Robyn Reynolds:People don’t get that being chro...
27/09/2026

Invisible disability IS disability.

Quote from comedian and Belong member Robyn Reynolds:
People don’t get that being chronically ill is just such an inconvenience.
“I’d love to lie in bed all day” as if it’s fun for me to be exhausted and in pain!

Image description:
A photo of Robyn performing stand-up comedy, with the overlay of the quote across the curtain behind her. The official belong logo, supported by DRC.

Belong is a community created by and for disabled people. It's free to join. Find out more about what we're doing, come ...
25/09/2026

Belong is a community created by and for disabled people. It's free to join. Find out more about what we're doing, come along to one of our events as a taster session. Did we mention it's free to join? Message us on here, or send us an email [email protected]

Based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Proudly supported by Disability Rights and Culture

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speech bubble testimonial from a belong member reads: Belong has brought me so much joy. I have been searching my whole life for a tribe like this. An illustrated picture of people standing together, two of them are wheelchair users, two others are using mobility aids. Belong is supported by drc. Our number is 0396713000

Take action this election! Click the link to INSTANTLY contact your local candidate, and demand accountability.https://d...
22/09/2026

Take action this election! Click the link to INSTANTLY contact your local candidate, and demand accountability.

https://disabilityinvictoria.good.do/disabilityelectionasks/email-candidates/

There's an email template, that you can change or send exactly as it is.

All you have to do is enter your postcode.

Share this post
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If you have any questions, please comment here, message us, or email
[email protected]

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The official Disability Rights and Culture logo heads up two text-based images.
Take action this election. People with disability must not be ignored. We've made an email template, all you have to do is clink the link in our post.
What does our email ask?
We are asking local candidates to make a public commitment to the disability community.
Listen to us. Protect our rights.

We are holding a very special Art & Making workshop this October. Larissa and Ally are going to teach us how to make Shi...
09/09/2026

We are holding a very special Art & Making workshop this October. Larissa and Ally are going to teach us how to make Shiny Shoes!

What are Shiny Shoes?

Shiny Shoes are old or plain footwear that have been transformed into sparkling, metallic pieces of wearable art using foils or metal leaf.

What do you need to bring?

Bring yourself, AND a pair of shoes that you want to make shiny! This can be an old pair of shoes, or just plain shoes that you want to make more special. If you have any questions, comment on this post or message us.

We will provide all the art supplies you need, and the instructions.

If you're NOT a member, but you would like to attend this workshop, please message us or email us @ [email protected]

Tickets are FREE for everyone.

This event is organised by and for the disability community in Melbourne.

Don't miss these amazing performers at our Disability Pride Celebration on 31 July! Performances will take place directl...
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.

Disability Pride Celebration is on 31 July 2-5pm at Trades Hall Carlton (and online!)Book your FREE ticket now via: http...
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]

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3rd Floor Ross House 247 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, VIC
VIC3000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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