Trish Langdon, the former Chief Executive of the WA AIDS Council, is taking up a new role heading the Country Women’s Association. Langdon’s appointment was announced at the groups annual conference and reported in Farm Weekly. “I grew up for the first five years of my life in Harvey and mum was a member of […]
Community-supported radio station RTRFM is calling on the people of Perth (and beyond) to give generously during its annual subscription and donation drive, Radiothon. The annual subscription drive takes place from August 13th – 22nd, and is always a fun time to tune into the station with lots of shenanigans going on. This year, RTRFM […]
Have you got what it takes to go on a blind dates with a lot of people watching to see the results? The Australian version of the popular TV show First Dates is on the hunt for people to take part in their next series. The program sets people up on a blind date, drinks and […]
The Board of Sydney WorldPride 2023 has announced the appointment of Sydney WorldPride CEO – Kate Wickett. Board Chair Damien Hodgkinson said he was proud to announce Wickett would be leading the organisation saying she brings a range of diverse experience working across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. “Ms Wickett worked tirelessly at Sydney Gay […]
Out for Australia’s next online forum is a discussion about what makes a good LGBTIQA+ ally. Allies are crucial for queer people to feel supported and allyship is critical in shaping inclusive policies in the workplace. ‘Out For Allies’, is an online storytelling event with a panel of speakers discussing how allies have impacted and […]
Local LGBTQIA+ advocate, researcher and recent recipient of an Order of Australia honour, Misty Farquhar, is joining a panel of bisexual+ Australians on tonight’s episode of Insight on SBS. The investigative panel program is asking guests to share their experiences of being bisexual in 2021, and diving into what the issues that can arise when navigating […]
Pride WA’s Senior Vice President Gerry Matera published an open letter to the LGBTIQ+ community as part of NAIDOC Week calling for LGBTIQ+ organisations in Western Australia to work together. Kaya and Happy NAIDOC Week. This week, PRIDE WA announced the appointment of a CEO, a first step in facilitating PRIDE’s expansion and to give […]
NAIDOC Week 2021 has commenced and runs through to 11th July. This year the theme for the week is “Heal Country, heal our nation” NAIDOC Week celebrations each July celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all […]
Federal MP Bob Katter appears to have joined the social media app TikTok and his first video has people asking some questions. The clip shows Katter marching through the halls of parliament with text saying “Need to have a bit of a chat with the PM”. Over the clip The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme) from the Star […]
Understanding mental health considerations of LGBTIQ+ people who are seeking asylum or are refugees during COVID, is just one of the topics at the Refugee Alternatives Conference. The online event, to be held July 6 and 7, will also have a session exploring the skills needed to tackle everyday instances of racism and bias in […]
