LGBTQIA+ Community Focus Group
The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) is a self-funded, not-for-profit organisation that manages 19 cemeteries and two greenfield sites across Melbourne’s north, east, and west.
At GMCT, we recognise that grief, remembrance, and cultural practices are deeply personal and shaped by many intersecting identities and experiences. We are committed to fostering inclusivity across all aspects of our work - ensuring our cemeteries, services and engagement reflect the diverse communities we serve. Through ongoing consultation opportunities, we aim to create spaces that honour all identities and support the evolving needs of Melbourne's communities.
About the Focus Group
We are seeking expressions of interest to participate in an LGBTQIA+ focus group that will help shape the future of GMCT's projects, including existing sites and the planning of new developments. Insights from the focus group will inform not only specific initiatives but also broader strategies to embed inclusion and accessibility across our organisation.
Your valuable input will help us:
Identify opportunities to improve inclusivity, representation, and accessibility across all GMCT sites and services.
Test and refine ideas developed during previous community consultations.
Strengthen partnerships and ensure our decisions reflect with the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community, acknowledging the intersection of identities, cultures, and lived experience.
The focus group will take place on a weekday in March/April as a 2-hour workshop. Every participant will receive a $120 e-gift voucher for their time.
About you
We welcome participation from individuals who:
Identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or have lived experience.
Reside in or have connections to Melbourne’s West, North, or East and are familiar with GMCT’s sites.
Are willing to share their insights and experiences with loss, grief or cemeteries.
Reflect diverse identities across gender, sexuality, age, culture, disability, and background.
If you’re interested in joining, please complete the survey below to share a little about yourself.
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