#lgbtiq Australia

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Many lgbtiq refugees are crying out for help because they are receiving little support from UNHCR.

Many are sleeping hungry and other end up on gabbage disposal waste to find what to eat .Transgenders and lesbians are selling out their bodies not because they want or enjoying.they are trying to find how to earn a living and buying milk for their babies.

I'm here to request for assistance from individuals and organisations however little your donation may be it can make a difference in our lives

[mysteriouslynoisyshark]

*Hi Friends,*

I’m sharing this GoFundMe campaign on behalf of my friend Abraham, who is tirelessly working to support LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in a challenging environment. Life in a refugee camp comes with countless hardships, and Abraham’s community is facing urgent needs for food, medical care, and other essentials.

This fundraiser aims to provide vital support for LGBTQ+ individuals who often face additional stigma and discrimination, even in refugee settings. Your donation can make a huge difference in helping them live with dignity and hope.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing this campaign with your network would be just as impactful in spreading awareness.

*Here’s the link to donate and share:*

https://gofund.me/a8acafb8

Thank you for standing in solidarity with this vulnerable community. Together, we can create a brighter future for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees.

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*Celebrating Soccer’s Women’s World Cup 2023, Australia and New Zealand, Aug 2023.

The final group of four: Spain v England - final. Sweden, third Australia, fourth

Jansson Stegner - Stretching Out. 2009

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Tasmania is the first state in Australia to officially recognise those who identify as asexual, adding the A to LGBTIQ+

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Australia finally having a W for a change!

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'Who I Am Not': Free film screening for Intersex Awareness Day

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'Who I Am Not': Free film screening for Intersex Awareness Day

Who I Am Not is a story of identity and courage featuring Sharon-Rose Khumalo, a South African beauty queen who discovers she is intersex.

In a powerful journey and with the help of intersex activist Dimakatso Sebidi, they navigate the challenges of living in a world that often doesn’t understand those born in between.

What defines a male or female? Does it even matter?

Who I Am Not sheds light on the voices of the intersex community, representing 2% of the global population who often go unheard.

To mark Intersex Awareness Day on Saturday 26 October, the City of Sydney and Queer Screen are hosting a free film screening of Who I Am Not.

Free popcorn and choc tops are included.

Event Details

What: Who I am Not film screening

When: Saturday 26 October from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Where: Event Cinemas- George Street, Sydney

Tickets: Free, but seats are limited and bookings are essential.

  For the latest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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2024 Paris Olympics - Games Wide Open

At the 1900 Paris Olympic Games, women took part for the first time. There were 22 of them. In 2024, there will be full gender equality, an equal number of men & women competing in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. This sets a precedent for future Games.

Reaffirming its commitment to keeping the “Games Wide Open” and to the fight against discrimination, the Games will host the Pride House which will serve as an “identifiable, safe and welcoming place for LGBTIQ+ fans, athletes, and allies.” The Pride House will be a barge located at the heart of the Games at Rosa Bonheur sur Seine.

The 2024 Olympics includes at least 175 queer athletes from at least 24 countries, including the Refugee Team. There's at least 1 publicly out athlete across 32 sports.

Once again, The United States has the most out athletes at the Olympics, with 28. Team USA is followed in the number of out LGBTQ athletes by Brazil (22), Australia (17), Great Britain (10), and Germany (9).

Some of the highest profile queer athletes at this year’s Olympic Games include British diver Tom Daley, track star Sha’Carri Richardson and trans nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz.

The vast majority of athletes on the list of queer Olympians, more than 150, are women. Women’s soccer, across all participating countries, is the queerest sport at the Olympics this year, with 45 out players. Lesbians and other queer women represent more than half of at least two teams: the U.S. women’s basketball team, where seven of the 12 players are out, and the Australian women’s soccer team, where at least 12 of the 18 players are out. 

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We need these laws everywhere. They need to be added into the UN convention on rights of the child if they aren’t already.

[mayamistake]

Sydney WorldPride 2023 with its official theme 'Gather Dream Amplify' will be held between 17 February and 5 March during Australia's summer and consist of a 17-day combined 45th Anniversary Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras/WorldPride 2023 Festival.[63] The centrepiece will be a three-day LGBTIQ+ Human Rights Conference focusing on LGBTIQ+ people's experiences of discrimination and persecution in the Asia Pacific region and more broadly. Other stated signature events include:

Sunday 19 February – Fair Day

Friday 24 February – Opening Ceremony presented by AMEX

Saturday 25 February – Mardi Gras Parade

Saturday 25 February – Mardi Gras Party

Sunday 26 February – Laneway

First Nations Gathering Space

Wednesday 1 March – Friday 3 March – Human Right Conference

First Nations Gala Concert

Mardi Gras International Arts Festival

30th Anniversary Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival

Saturday 4 March – Bondi Beach Party

Sunday 5 March – Pride March (over the Sydney Harbour Bridge)

Sunday 5 March – Closing Ceremony

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The embassies and representative offices of 25 countries and the EU Delegation in Serbia, marking Belgrade Pride, issued a joint statement of support for the values ​​of Pride and urging protection of the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons.

“On the occasion of Belgrade Pride 2023, we want to reaffirm our commitment to respecting, promoting and protecting human rights for all. We proudly stand with the LGBTIQ+ community in Serbia and strongly support the values ​​that Pride represents – acceptance, inclusion and diversity,” the joint statement on Thursday said.

The statement added that they will continue to work with local LGBTIQ+ organizations to help the community take a legitimate place in society and ensure constructive debate when it comes to topics of equality, non-discrimination and human rights, including freedom of assembly and freedom of expression.

“These are universal rights. Regardless of where we are, who we are or who we love,” the statement reads.

The statement was signed by the embassies or representative offices of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Delegation of the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, Britain and the United States.

Physical attacks, hate speech, discrimination and bans have remained part of the everyday life of the LGBTIQ+ community in Serbia in the past decades. This year’s Pride Week from September 4 to 10 is held under the slogan: “We’re not even close”, referencing demands that the government has not fulfilled.

The Pride walk is scheduled for Saturday at 4pm. This year, participants are again being provided with police protection.

Last year, right-wing organisations held a counter-protest, attacking some of the Pride participants and clashing with the police. This year there has been no announcement of major right-wing counter-protests.

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I just donated to LGBTIQ Health Australia to support their vision of LGBTIQ , and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities throughout Australia and the world, free from stigma and discrimination.

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Mental Illness Group Support in Canberra

Many Canberrans do not realise that beneath the city’s glossy exterior is a growing problem with mental illness. But luckily, community service organisations are there to help.

Whether in person or online, peer group support Canberra bring together people who share similar predicaments. Some have regular meetings in healthcare settings or local halls, and may include guest speakers, refreshments and social activities.

Lung Foundation Australia

Lung Foundation Australia enables life-saving lung health research and champions programs that give hope to Australians affected by lung disease. They have been raising awareness and empowering people to take action since 1990.

ACT-based groups offer activities such as lunch and walking groups, men’s and ladies coffee mornings and bus outings. They also support wellness and active ageing for healthy communities.

Find a community near you to join. Many of these groups are run by volunteers with a lived experience. They hold regular meetings in places like healthcare services, community centres and local halls. These may include guest speakers and social activities. They also provide information and advice to people living with lung conditions.

The With Friends Initiative

The 'With Friends Initiative' was started by Canberra mum Ros Kewley as a way to get her neurodivergent son out and about during the pandemic. The initiative runs social activities that are age appropriate for young, neurodivergent adults. From dinner parties to escape rooms, the initiative provides a safe and supportive community.

Meetings are held in healthcare services, community centres and local halls. They often feature guest speakers and offer discussion opportunities. Many support groups are also online, where participants can interact via message boards and social media. This helps you to stay anonymous if that is your preference.

Carers ACT

Carers ACT is the peak body for unpaid family and friends who care for someone with a disability, chronic health condition, mental illness or who is frail aged. It provides peer support groups in person and online, training, and information.

The organisation also runs the 5 Ways to Wellbeing program which introduces people to five simple and effective ways of improving their mental health.

Each public service care agency and associated provider must ensure that their officers, employees and agents take into account the principles of the Statement when developing, implementing or providing care supports. This obligation does not conflict with any law of the Commonwealth.

Silver Rainbow

Silver Rainbow is the national LGBTI aged care organisation that supports the health and wellbeing of older LGBTI people. It works to create a more LGBTI inclusive aged care sector by providing subsidised staff training, Champions training and community of practice support.

The Rainbow Hub at COTA SA hosts social events, community visitor programs and can help LGBTI people navigate the aged care system. They also deliver LGBTI inclusion training for aged care service providers, and publish an e-newsletter to keep community members up to date.

The ACT’s Rainbow Hub is a member of the NSW-based National LGBTI Ageing Network and is supported by LGBTIQ+ Health Australia. They work collaboratively to improve referral networks, share best practice and advocate for better local services for LGBTIQA+ people.

Women With Disabilities ACT (WWDACT)

ACT-based systemic advocacy and peer support organisation for women* with disabilities (including feminine identifying, non-binary and trans people). WWDACT has a strong focus on human rights.

Sue recalls a time when she was nervous about taking the first steps into frontline advocacy. She quickly realised that this would be no ‘graceful retirement’ for her.

WWDACT aims to empower, connect and inspire carers so that they can care for their loved ones and maintain their own wellbeing. They also help to raise expectations for individuals with disability through conferences, workshops and 1:1 support. They believe that a connected community can realise better life chances for all.

Transgender Health Australia

Transgender Health Australia is the national peak body that works to strengthen the health, rights and wellbeing of all trans people – binary and non-binary. Their Board and Sub-Committees include trans health professionals, and incredible cis allies.

The organisation offers a variety of support pathways for gender diverse people, their families, and their friends. They also provide training and resources for healthcare professionals.

Their work includes a Gender Affirming Doctor List, and advocacy for better local services for the community. They are also a hub for information, resources and community networks in Canberra and the NSW region. You can find out more here.

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Equality Bill passes both Houses of NSW Parliament

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Equality Bill passes both Houses of NSW Parliament

Community groups have welcome the passage of Alex Greenwich’s Equality Bill which they say will change the lives of LGBTQIA+ people living in the state of NSW.

Equality Australia says new laws passed by the NSW Parliament this week will finally bring the state into line with the rest of the country.

The Equality Bill, formally known as the NSW Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill 2023 was passed 15 votes to 12 in the Legislative Council, more than 12 months after it was first introduced to parliament.

It had already passed the Legislative Assembly earlier in the week.

“This is the largest package of LGBTIQ+ reforms in NSW history,” Equality Australia CEO Anna Brown said, following the vote by MLCs.

“These new laws will have no impact on the lives of most people in our state, but for a small number of people it will make their lives immeasurably better.

“For the people who have told their stories, the leaders who have listened and the politicians who have had the courage of their convictions, this is a watershed moment in our state’s history and a proud moment in their fight for equality.

“It’s a journey that continues as we turn our attention to the state’s anti-discrimination laws and our ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable teachers and students in religious and private schools across the state.”

Under the reforms trans and gender diverse people will no longer be required to have surgery before accessing ID that accurately reflects their gender, and non-binary will be an available sex descriptor.

NSW was the only jurisdiction in Australia to still have surgery as a requirement for transgender people in updating their official documents to reflect their gender.

“Legal gender recognition through a simple administrative process is life changing. The NSW Parliament has finally stood up for trans people simply by believing us,” said trans advocate Teddy Cook.

“Trans people of all genders have achieved one of the biggest reforms to improve our lives in decades.

“Updating a birth certificate to accurately reflect the women, men and non-binary people we are, without requiring sterilising surgery, will have a profoundly positive impact on trans lives, improving our health and safety, strengthening our participation and allowing us to simply get on with our lives.”

The bill also provides a pathway for children born out of overseas commercial surrogacy arrangements to have their parents recognised.

“This is a profound relief for the hundreds of loving and caring families who have been locked in a legal limbo,” said Ashley Scott, Executive Officer of Rainbow Families, in celebrating the win.

“Our children will now be equal before the law and have the same recognition, protection and access to rights as every other young person in NSW.”

ACON CEO Michael Woodhouse said the new laws promoted fairness and inclusion in NSW.

“We commend members of NSW Parliament who approved this bill and the many community advocates who have worked tirelessly over the years for equality,” Woodhouse said.

“There is more to be done, and we will continue our work to ensure sexuality and gender diverse people live with dignity and respect, free from stigma and discrimination.”

This includes continuing advocating for reforms to protect LGBTQIA+ students and staff in religious schools, which was left out of an amended version of the bill to secure the support of NSW Labor.

“These schools rely on millions of dollars of taxpayer funding every year and they should uphold the same non-discriminatory practices that state schools have abided by for decades,” Equality Australia’s Anna Brown said.

“People are genuinely shocked to discover a religious school can legally fire a woman for falling pregnant outside of marriage or expel a student because they are gay or trans.”

The NSW Law Reform Commission is currently considering this issue as part of a broad review of the state’s Anti-Discrimination Act which is expected to be finalised next year. 

Some other issues, including offences relating to street based sex work, were also removed from the bill.

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Rainbow Tick Accreditation Program | ACHS

ACHS is proud to be an independent provider for Rainbow Tick Accreditation with standards developed by Rainbow Health Australia. The Rainbow Tick Accreditation Program is for all organisations seeking to provide a safe and inclusive workplace and services for the LGBTIQ community. To learn more about Rainbow Tick Accreditation, visit our website.