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.

‘R U OK?’ is a question many of us might struggle with. While today reminds us to check in with our LGBTQIA+ peers, it’s important to know what extending that support can mean. Learn more from Ebe Ganon, one of our Equity and Accessibility volunteers.

With the end of another Pride Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on why it mattered to so many people. Hear from OFA volunteer Erin on how she explored what pride means to her.

Learn from OFA Mentor Tanya Wong, whose passion in improving the lives of those around her has made her an inspirational woman to everyone, including her mentee, Annabel Nguyen.

For Renee, IDAHOBIT is not only a time to celebrate our community and the advancement of our rights, but is also a time to reflect on where we are today and the work that still needs to be done.