Maxi Shield and Casey Donovan front Mini’s ‘Big Love Story’
Tickets to World Pride events have been selling out in minutes, one way you may be able to get your hands on some is by sharing your Big Love Story. Casey Donovan and Maxi Shield have launched ‘Big Love Story’ as part of MINI’s partnership with Sydney WorldPride 2023 – an initiative which champions messages […]
Snack Shack is a little old place where we can get together
If you see a faded sign on the side of the road that says fifteen miles to the Snack Shack – you’re on the right track to one of Boorloo / Perth’s newest LGBTQIA+ parties. Devised by the Malibu Stacy Social Club, a group of friends hoping to offer something fresh and exciting for partygoers, […]
Is LESGO the dating app the queer community have been waiting for?
A new dating app designed for the queer community has arrived, its called LESGO. Launching just in time for the World Pride celebrations in Sydney the new LGBTQIA+ iPhone and Android app developed with gay guys, queer gals, trans pals & non-binary finery all at the forefront, is available from today. The developers of LESGO, who […]
‘Let Us Give’ campaign welcomes US move towards individual risk assessment
The Let Us Give campaign has welcomed a proposal from United States’ blood authorities to remove that country’s gay blood ban and adopt individual risk assessment. The group has called on Australia’s Red Cross Blood Service, which has said it will take two years to review Australia’s gay blood ban, to move quickly to adopt […]
Roller Derby’s 2023 season is about to start and they need more players
Perth Roller Derby are getting ready to roll out for their 15th season this year, and are recruiting new skaters and officials. The league will be hosting two information sessions where prospective new members can learn more about the sport and chat to current skaters, referees, and non-skating officials about their derby experience. League President […]
Let Us Give campaign welcome Germany’s move to individual risk assessment
The Let Us Give campaign has welcomed moves by the German Government to remove the ban on blood donation for gay/bi men and some trans people, and adopt individual risk assessment instead. Spokesperson Thomas Buxereau said increasingly countries were making the change that stops discrimination against gay and bisexual men. “Germany is joining an ever-growing list of countries that have […]
The ParQ Bar: Perth’s newest queer friendly space is ready to open
There’s a tense mix of excitement and tension when we visit The ParQ Bar. Perth’s newest queer friendly space which will open its doors to the public for the first time on Thursday night. Just a few days ahead of its opening there’s a mountain of activity going on behind the blacked-out windows of the […]
Germany moves towards ending gay blood donation discrimination
The German government has pledged to end the discrimination experienced by gay/bi men, other men who have sex with men, and some trans folks who want to donate blood. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has announced the country will move towards using individual risk assessment rather than a blanket rule for all clients. Currently gay men […]
US study: LGBT people nine times more likely to be victims of hate crimes
Warning: This article contains mentions of anti-LGBT+ violence About one out of 10 violent victimizations against LGBT people are hate crimes, according to a new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. LGBT people are nine times more likely than non-LGBT people to be victims of violent hate crimes. In addition, LGBT […]
Annual study explores LGBTQIA+ experiences in gaming communities
An annual study from Canada’s University of Toronto is looking to hear from LGBTQIA+ young people on their experiences in the myriad realms of video games. The International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience is a collective of researchers from Canada, the USA, UK, Mexico and Australia that explores the relationship between LGBTQIA+ young people, technology […]
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