Posts in category Community Spotlight

By Dr Christopher Pepin-Neff A new study from the University of Sydney will look at the impact of COVID on LGBTQI community life in NSW, including …

“I can’t stand another freezing Melbourne winter. I’m heading north to the sunshine.” So said my late-sixties single gay friend, Howard*, as he made plans to auction his apartment. …

An advocate for education, Frank Gafa currently holds multiple positions and acts as a vessel for empowering workers through his roles. Gafa works for the National Teachers Education Union …

Trent Zimmerman, the first LGBT member of the House of Representatives, was one of the five Liberal Members of Parliament who boldly crossed the floor …

By Joshua Morris My name is Josh. I’m a cis, white 52-year-old male. I’ve been married to my fine, fierce wife for over 20 years …

Queer had its genesis in an LGBT themed issue of the Art Journal of the National Gallery of Victoria, put together as a response to …

Artist Paul Yore spent much of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns in Victoria, at his home in Gippsland, working on a piece about the bushfires that …

In a community filled with larger-than-life personalities, it can be pretty hard to stand out; sometimes the spotlight sweeps over the true superstars.  Hospitality group …

What does it take to be a medical volunteer at Mardi Gras? At minimum, an advanced first-aid certificate. Additional desirable skills include medical or nursing …

After more than 12 years and a variety of roles at the ABC, award-winning journalist and out and proud queer, Mon Schafter, may have found …