Posts tagged The Pinnacle Foundation

“This award is well deserved recognition for a person who has been at the forefront of nearly every major reform for LGBTIQ+ people in Australia in recent years.”

“The Pinnacle Foundation has played an important role in my personal growth and professional development.”

Sonia Kruger couldn’t get her head around LGBTI students needing a helping hand

After enduring years of bullying for his sexuality while he was studying, Sean Linkson helped establish The Pinnacle Foundation to assist LGBTI youth reach their full potential before starting their careers. Shannon Power caught up with him to find out more.

Each issue, a prominent Australian shares their coming out tale. This month, former High Court judge, LGBTI advocate and man with the ear of the influential, Michael Kirby, tells Benedict Brook about the fear of growing up gay when homosexuality was illegal and the critical role bangers and mash played in welcoming his partner to the family.

Providing LGBTI youth with visible, out role models and mentors goes beyond ensuring great outcomes in their lives — it also impacts their overall wellbeing. Sean Linkson explains.

Over the last six years the Pinnacle Foundation has supported LGBTI students in achieving their goals to the tune of $300,000 — and the organisation is collecting some big name backers.