Are you a trans or gender-diverse young person, or have friends who are?  Want a safe and inclusive opportunity to swim and hang out with mates? Then dive in and join us at Fruit Punch for a splashin’ good time!

Fruit Punch is a pool party and dive-in movie, tailored for young trans and gender-diverse people, their friends, families, and allies to relax and enjoy an evening by the pool—swimming, chilling, and expressing themselves in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space. The event is open to people of all different expressions of identity. 

Movie Screening: Scooby Doo (2002)

Cost: FREE!!
But don’t forget to register by June 6th so we can cater to you. We will be serving up delicious food, including fish and chips, fruit punch, and other snacks!

Location: 
The event location will be shared with all registered attendees on the day of the event. However, if you need confirmation that the venue meets your accessibility requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to provide a detailed list of the venue’s accessibility features and any additional equipment available to support your needs.

What to Expect:

• Swimming games

• a Polaroid photo booth (to take fun snaps on the day)

• a chill zone with giant bean bags, giant Jenga, and giant Connect 4 (for giant amounts of relaxing)

• a swimwear gender-affirming clothing stall

Before and after the movie on the day, we will also have a YouTube playlist of funny, feel-good clips. 
You can even add your favorite videos to the playlist — just click the banana above and share your go-to music video clips that make you feel confident and ready to have a good time!

Important Note: 
This is a no-photography event. We want everyone to feel comfortable and relaxed, so please respect the privacy of all attendees.

Before the event 

Before the event, YO Bendigo (45 Mundy St) is giving away free gender-affirming swimwear for you to try on and take home!
Drop by anytime from June 30th and 17th of July to pick up swimwear that helps you feel confident, comfortable, and fully yourself on the night!

Helpful Extra Information:
To enhance your safe and enjoyable swimming experience, we have additionally included a list of helpful links and information:

• Trans Swimming Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Getting Wet This Summer
• The Rainbow Project: Safe Binding Advice
• Summer swimwear solutions for all genders and bodies
• Trans Hub - How to tuck and tuck safely
• The Ultimate Guide to Transfemme Swimwear

This event is supported by the City of Greater Bendigo's Community Connections Team with funds provided by the Victorian Government's Amplify Program.