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US survey shares alarming facts about trans and non-binary youth

US survey shares alarming facts about trans and non-binary youth

A new report released by US based The Trevor Project has shared that there is an alarming high rate of suicide ideation among young transgender and non-binary Americans. Reader advice: This report contains news about suicide, suicide ideation and transphobia.  The figures have drawn attention to a growing mental health crisis among LGBTIQA+ youth as […]

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TransFolk of WA receive $300,000 funding to support young people

TransFolk of WA receive $300,000 funding to support young people

TransFolk of WA have received $300,000 in funding to deliver support services for transgender, non-binary and gender diverse young people. Announcing the funding the government highlighted that transgender, non-binary and gender diverse  young people are at greater risk of mental health issues, including self-harm and suicide, than their cis-gendered youth. Youth Minister Dave Kelly made […]

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Dirty Versachi returns with new tune ‘Rainbow Light Beam’

Dirty Versachi returns with new tune ‘Rainbow Light Beam’

Dirty Versarchi has returned with a great new tune Rainbow Light Beam. The new track is co-produced by Andrew McEwan (Huntly), mixed by Tim Watt (MUTO, Golden Features) and mastered by Klaus Hill (PNAU, Ministry of Sound). The song explores how boundaries can become blurred and complicated when crossing from friends to lovers. The non-binary artist […]

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ANZ introduces non-binary and gender-neutral titles

ANZ introduces non-binary and gender-neutral titles

ANZ have been a long time supporter of the LGBTIQA+ community, and have been a long time supporter of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, rolling out GAYTMs each year. Now they’ve become the first major bank in Australia to introduce the gender option of non-binary and gender-neutral title of Mx when applying for […]

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July 14: Celebrating International Non-Binary People’s Day

July 14: Celebrating International Non-Binary People’s Day

July 14th marks International Non-Binary People’s Day around the world, celebrating folks who identify outside of the gender binary, and raise awareness of issues and challenges faced by the community. Non-binary identities may express themselves with a combination of genders, or no gender at all. Many non-binary folks feel comfortable under the umbrella of trans […]

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Parents frustrated that Quinns Baptist College refuses student’s new name

Parents frustrated that Quinns Baptist College refuses student’s new name

A Perth couple have shared their frustration that their child’s school is refusing their request to accept their child’s new name. Andrew and Louise’s child Lynx is in the fifth grade at Quinns Baptist College in Perth northern suburbs. They’re supportive parents who are embracing their child’s non-binary gender and choice of a new name. […]

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Connect with community this Lesbian Visibility Week

Connect with community this Lesbian Visibility Week

This week is International Lesbian Visibility Week, launching April 26 with Lesbian Visibility Day. Celebrated since 2008, the occasion is an opportunity to mark the achievements of LGBTQIA+ women and gender diverse people who feel an affinity with a lesbian identity. Moving beyond representation in media and on screen, Australia’s peak body for queer health […]

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Janelle Monáe comes out as non-binary on ‘Red Table Talk’

Janelle Monáe comes out as non-binary on ‘Red Table Talk’

Singer and actor Janelle Monáe has revealed their latest revelations about their gender identity in an interview with Jada Pinkett-Smith, Willow Smith and Gam Norris. Speaking to the panel on the Facebook show Red Table Talk, Monáe revealed “I’m non-binary, so I just don’t see myself as a woman, solely.” “I feel like God is so […]

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Advocates urge politicians to hear real issues facing trans folks

Advocates urge politicians to hear real issues facing trans folks

LGBTQIA+ advocacy group Just.Equal Australia are calling on political leaders to debate issues that matter to trans people, including inclusive health care and reducing discrimination, instead of conducting culture wars at trans people’s expense. Just.Equal spokesperson and trans advocate Sally Goldner AM has called on all parties and candidates to listen to trans, gender diverse […]

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Arca shares video for ‘Cayó’ which explores non-binary states

Musician Arca has released a video for new track Cayó and announced that their epic KICK series of records will soon be available on vinyl and CD. The new song was recorded at the same time as the 57 tracks that make up the artist’s epic 5 album KICK series that was released over the last two […]

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