The LGBTIQA+ Heritage Study has progressed significantly over the last year. The overall study was divided into two parts. Part 1 was completed in July 2023 and has resulted in:

• Preparation of a comprehensive list of places within Yarra that are important to the LGBTIQA+ community. This has been informed by the consultation that took place in early 2023.
• Preparation of brief citations of places where information was available.
• Identification of a list of places of potential heritage significance. Further research and assessment work on these places forms part 2 of the Study.
• Recommendations about ways of promoting other places that do not meet the State Government's criteria for heritage listing.
• Identification of themes for inclusion in Yarra’s Thematic History, to promote LGBTIQA+ History of Yarra.

Currently, we are progressing Part 2 of the LGBTIQA+ Heritage Study. As indicated above, this part of the study includes further research and assessment of places against the State Government's criteria for heritage protection.

It is anticipated that the complete draft study (both part 1 and 2) will be presented to Council in August - September 2024.