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Opinion

Looking for a hero: Acceptance and being a queer Muslim 

January 30, 2022January 4, 2023 Aly M

I worried that religion would be used to justify hate against my community.

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Tagged AFLW, coming out, community, family, football, Haneen Zreika, homophobia, Israel Folau, Margaret Court, Muslim, Pride, religion, social media, sportsLeave a comment
Features

Bold LGBTIQA+ pastors fighting discrimination in Kenyan churches

November 28, 2021January 4, 2023 Contributor

These brave church leaders are challenging religious exclusion.

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Tagged Africa, church, community, discrimination, homophobia, intersex, intersexism, Kenya, lesbian, religionLeave a comment
Victoria

Victorian Pride Centre officially reopens after lockdown

November 5, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The centre in St Kilda is open again today.

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Tagged community, Justine Dalla Riva, lockdown, Melbourne, News, St Kilda, Victorian Pride CentreLeave a comment
International

LGBTIQ people to be counted by New Zealand census

October 25, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The 2023 census will be the first to quantify gender and sexuality minorities in the country.

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Tagged census, community, Dr Charlie Burton, InsideOUT, intersex, Jason Attewell, just.equal, New Zealand, News, Statistics New Zealand, Tabby Besley, transLeave a comment
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National

Aussie Ace Week events held online for second year

October 25, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Events from panels to parties are bringing asexual friends together.

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National

LGBTIQA+ people of faith speak out against religious discrimination bill

October 11, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“This bill doesn't represent Australia in 2021.”

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Tagged Bhante Akāliko, community, discrimination, government, Josephine Inkpin, Karen Pack, law, Michaelia Cash, News, Peta Fitzpatrick, religion, religious discrimination bill, Sidd SharmaLeave a comment
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Opinion

The mental health costs of the coronavirus pandemic

August 15, 2021January 4, 2023 Dharmesh

The pandemic is far from over, and queer people are doing it especially hard.

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Tagged community, coronavirus, homophobia, India, mental health, pandemic, transphobiaLeave a comment
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National

Australian Census criticised for excluding LGBTIQA+ people

August 3, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“The government wants to lock LGBTIQA+ people in a data collection closet.”

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Tagged Australian Bureau of Statistics, census, community, diversity, Dr Charlie Burton, government, healthcare, just.equal, NewsLeave a comment
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Opinion

Social media providing safe spaces for oppressed Kenyan gays

July 10, 2021January 4, 2023 Contributor

In a conservative society, social media is helping to make life bearable for the queer community.

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Features, Opinion

From isolation to acceptance: Environment and shaping queer identity

July 8, 2021January 4, 2023 Amanda Smith

A rainbow flag is more than paraphernalia. It says: ‘You’re safe, you belong.’

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Entertainment, South Australia

My Lover Cindi: Inclusive, intersectional, and just what Adelaide needs

July 6, 2021January 4, 2023 Amanda Smith

Adelaide's newest gay bar is a breath of fresh air for the queer community.

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Features

The challenges experienced by asexuals living in Africa

June 28, 2021January 4, 2023 Tabby K

"Whenever I explain to a potential partner that I am asexual, most decide to opt out of the relationship."

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Victoria

Victorian Pride Lobby welcomes Acting LGBTIQ+ Commissioner

June 6, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Lobby has identified funding as a topic priority.

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Tagged community, funding, government, Nevena Spirovska, News, Ro Allen, Todd Fernando, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities, Victorian Pride LobbyLeave a comment
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Entertainment

Gold Coast Pride Festival to feature skydiving marriage proposals

May 23, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The festivities all week are celebrating the diverse queer community.

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New South Wales

ACON grants for community events celebrate diversity for IDAHOBIT

May 19, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Sixteen grants of up to $1,000 each have been awarded to community groups and organisations. 

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Victoria

Organisations stand with Vic LGBTIQ+ community on IDAHOBIT

May 16, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Embracing Equality Pledge was launched today by a coalition of 17 community groups.

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Tagged community, Council to Homeless Persons, Embracing Equality, event, health, IDAHOBIT, Jenny Smith, Jill Gallagher, launch, News, Thorne Harbour Health, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health OrganisationLeave a comment

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