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 […]
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, […]
New multilingual language LGBTIQA+ resource launched
Multicultural members and allies of the LGBTIQA+ community will have better support navigating conversations around sexual orientation and gender identity thanks to the creation of an online resource available in seven languages. Created by RMIT University researchers in partnership with the Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council (AGMC), this pioneering multilingual terminology resource contains hundreds of LGBTIQA+ […]
Pride WA voice their support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Pride WA has announced their support for the Yes campaign in the upcoming constitutional referendum. In an email sent to members Pride WA President Michael Felix, and CEO Dr Lauren Butterly shared their organisational position on the issue. “Our organisation is committed to the principles of the Voice and accepts the invitation in the Uluru […]
Purchas Cup Tournament 2023 and after party this weekend
LGBTIQA+ inclusive rugby clubs from Australia and New Zealand are competing for the annual Purchas Cup this weekend. The tournament was founded by Andrew Purchas to help promote inclusivity in the sporting code. More than 150 players from the NZ Falcons, Adelaide Sharks, Sydney Convicts, Melbourne Chargers, Brisbane Hustlers and our very own Perth Rams […]
Rainbow Migrants is hosting ‘Karaoke with an Accent’ at Connections
Community group Rainbow Migrants is hosting a karaoke event at Connections later this month, it’s called Karaoke with an Accent. The event aims to celebrate the unique backgrounds and voices of rainbow migrants, fostering an environment of love, respect, and a sense of belonging. It’s open to solo stars and harmony squads, and you can sing in your […]
Katherine Wolfgramme will share her personal story at Sydney Fringe
Gender Diversity Consultant, Trans Awareness Trainer, Diversity Speaker and Trans Advocate Katherine Wolfgramme will share her personal story at the Sydney Fringe Festival. Wolfgramme will stage SHE: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Transgender Woman – a personal project that tells the story of her three-decades as a Trans woman. Launching next Tuesday 5 September at […]
Today’s the last day you can apply for Pride Fairday
One of the highlights of PrideFEST, the annual Fairday will be on Sunday 12th November 2023 at Hyde Park. Expressions for a Stall at Fairday close today at 5pm 31st August 2023. Last year’s event was attended by 38,000 people so it’s a great way to connect with the local LGBTIQA+ community. PrideFEST 2023 is […]
First national summit announced for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport
New South Wales-based LGBTQ+ support and advocacy service ACON have announced the first Pride in Sport Summit will be held this September. The Summit will bring together leaders, sporting icons and advocates to discuss how Australian codes can create more inclusive spaces for people of diverse sexuality and gender to participate in the national passtime. […]
The Hot and Steamy Festival in Port Douglas will skip 2024
The Hot and Steamy Festival which takes place in Port Douglas each year will not be happening in 2024. Festival Director Nathan Clarke has announced they’ll be taking a break in 2024. “There are multiple reasons, however it is primarily due to the increased workload of organising the Festival, which will be severely clashing with […]
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