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At Out For Australia, we’re leaving behind outdated corporate structures that don’t work in the volunteer world. We know your time is valuable, and you don’t need a second job. You need a platform to shine, network, and create impact.

Pride Month is a powerful time for celebration and visibility. But for LGBTQIA+ people, especially those starting their careers, the challenges don’t stop when July begins.

In this blog, we share five practical ways to continue the work and help build an inclusive future.

For many LGBTQIA+ professionals, “bringing your whole self to work” sounds like a beautiful idea — in theory. 

But in reality? It can feel complicated, risky and plain exhausting. 

Here are some handy tips to help you bring more of your whole, brilliant, queer self to work.

The Out for Australia LGTBQIA+ Mentoring Program is designed by and for the LGBTQIA+ community.

We bring together mentors who are experts in their fields with mentees who are eager to learn, grow, and succeed.

We’re saying Yes to the Voice

Heather shared her thoughts on what it means to support rainbow families and navigating family experiences as a queer person this Wear it Purple Day.

We talked with Sean Landis, co-creator of Fruit Box Theatre, about his love for theatre, celebrating LGBTQIA+ creative expression, and the theatre’s upcoming shows for Sydney WorldPride.

I want to thank all of our Out for Australia community for their support this year - our partners, mentors, volunteers, and everyone else who’s contributed to our vision of an empowered LGBTQIA+ community who are confident in being their authentic selves in every workplace.

Like most Australians, I turned on the TV at 10 AM on the 15th of November 2017. I was sitting alone in my living room, waiting with bated breath. Then, I heard the announcement: 61.6% of Australians voted in favour of Marriage Equality.

That was the moment everything changed...

Asexual Awareness Week is a time to learn and celebrate all things asexual. However, there are a lot of myths out there! Now is a great opportunity to go through these ideas and explore why they are wrong, or can even be harmful.