As the Parade draws closer this Saturday, we know the energy will lift even further. Mardi Gras is a powerful reminder of visibility, resilience and belonging for LGBTQIA+SB communities and allies.

Today, the Vocational Mental Health Practitioners Association of Australia (VMHPAA) proudly recognises National Coming Out Day - a day to celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically and to stand in solidarity with all members of the LGBTIQA+ community.