Mitch
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Meet Mitch
I’m Mitch and I am a member of both the New Wave Rainbow Pride group and New Wave Leongatha.
![Mitch with Pride flag Mitch with Pride flag](https://newwavegippsland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mitch-2-1.jpg)
![Mitch and husband Mitch and husband](https://newwavegippsland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_0122.jpg)
![Remembering-a-friend-that-passed-away Mitch's friend](https://newwavegippsland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Remembering-a-friend-that-passed-away-1.jpg)
![Rainbow pride group Rainbow pride group](https://newwavegippsland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Mitch-1.jpg)
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1. Why did you join New Wave?
I joined New Wave so I could help people speak up for their rights and help them have a voice. I found out about New Wave through Dean Dadson from SARU, who came down to Leongatha and spoke at Yooralla about New Wave.
2. When did you join New Wave?
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3. Why is Self-Advocacy important to you?
So I have a voice.
So I can share my opinions and people can hear what I have to say.
4. What do you like to do on the weekend and in your free time?
- Umpire Netball
- Go to Melbourne
- Hang out with friends
- Spend time with family
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Live your life to the fullest and don’t let anyone tell you different.
Mitch