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Program for Women’s Health Conference released

Program for Women’s Health Conference released

The official program for the sixth national LGBTIQ+ Women’s Health Conference has been released. Presented by Thorne Harbour Health and ACON, the two-day national conference focusing on the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ women returns to Melbourne from 24-25 October 2023. Among this year’s presenters is keynote speaker Dr Autumn Asher BlackDeer. Dr BlackDeer centres […]

Dispelling the myths in sex education with a new model of a vulva

Dispelling the myths in sex education with a new model of a vulva

A new sex education resource is hoping to make people have a better understanding of our bodies. A new, anatomically accurate, pull-apart model of the vulva is providing accessible education on a topic that’s researchers say has been taboo for too long. Created in collaboration with RMIT University, Cliterate is an educational tool for healthcare […]

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WA Health advises travellers to protect against mpox

WA Health advises travellers to protect against mpox

WA Health has confirmed a returned traveller has tested positive to mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), an infection caused by the monkeypox virus. Communicable Disease Control Directorate’s Senior Medical Advisor, Dr Jelena Maticevic, said while there was low risk to the public from the returned traveller, people should be aware of the risk of mpox […]

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Bite into the long weekend at HOT FRUIT with DJ Prosumer

Bite into the long weekend at HOT FRUIT with DJ Prosumer

The self-described ageing queens of The Monarchy have forged an alliance with the party people behind Snack Shack (Malibu Stacy Social Club) to bring an all-new queer party to Boorloo/Perth. HOT FRUIT is taking over Old Habits Neighbourhood Bar in West Perth for a sundowner with a very special guest DJ from the UK, Prosumer. […]

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Connect with community at this year’s Stand Bi Us forum

Connect with community at this year’s Stand Bi Us forum

This week is Bisexual Awareness Week, an extension of celebrations leading up to Bi Visibility Day (23 September) each year. Bi+ Collective Australia, a coalition of Bi+ groups across the country, are once again marking the occasion with Australia’s largest bi-centred event, Stand Bi Us. We caught up with Bi+ Community Perth member Duc Dau […]

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Head down to Pride Professionals Networking

Head down to Pride Professionals Networking

Pride WA’s Professionals Networking Group returns to the Northbridge Brewing Company on Wednesday September 20th. Everyone is invited to attend whatever industry or business you are in, and whether you are part of the LGBTIQA+ community or a supportive ally. The event is an opportunity to grow your professional and social network, and meet others […]

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Love musicals? Do you just wanna sing your heart out?

Love musicals? Do you just wanna sing your heart out?

Do you love musicals? Are you the kind of person who sings at the top of your lungs when your alone in your car or under the shower? Would you sing your heart out at a silent disco, but never be seen dead at a karaoke event? Singalong events are taking the world by storm, […]

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Local artists unite to support the crisis in Ukraine

Local artists unite to support the crisis in Ukraine

A group of passionate Perth creatives are getting together this October to raise much needed funds for displaced people in the Ukraine. Held at Fridays Studio in The Pickle District, the fundraising event named ‘NADIYA’ (надія) which translates to ‘hope’ in the Ukrainian language, will feature live music, visual art and installations by notable local […]

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Support WAAC this Pride season at ‘Slip Slay Play’

Support WAAC this Pride season at ‘Slip Slay Play’

It’s time to start scheduling your PrideFEST activities with Perth’s annual Pride celebrations just a few months away. WAAC, formerly the WA AIDS Council, will be hosting a fundraiser at The Court which combines a fabulous brunch, drag performances and bingo. Booze, brunch, drag babes and bingo is the perfect combination. Hosted by the amazing Dean […]

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Stand Bi Us: Bi+ forum celebrates the pink, purple & royal blue

Stand Bi Us: Bi+ forum celebrates the pink, purple & royal blue

This week is Bisexual Awareness Week, an extension of celebrations leading up to Bi Visibility Day (23 September) each year. Bi+ Collective Australia are once again marking the occasion with Australia’s largest bi-centred event, Stand Bi Us. Paying homage to the recent smash-hit romcom Red, White & Royal Blue, this year’s conference is about celebrating the pink, […]

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