The awards will celebrate queer women’s films released during 2020.
Author: Jesse Jones
Jesse is the editor of Pink Advocate. He has a background in LGBTIQ media, public health, and sex work. His other interests include gender and travel. When he's not writing or editing, Jesse is usually watching cartoons or playing with his cats.
Syphilis contacts at high risk of HIV and other STIs: study
New research shows people with partners who have had syphilis are likely to test positive for other infections.
New sex toy line set to cater to needs of disabled people
Sales of a new book on the sexual experiences of disabled people will support the new products.
Actor Elliot Page comes out as trans, voices solidarity with trans women of colour
The star has spoken out against transphobic discrimination and violence.
Short film Odd Girls released for World AIDS Day
The short drama explores the story of a lesbian ally during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
New law proposed to ban anti-LGBTQA+ conversion practices in Victoria
“LGBTQA+ people are not ‘broken’ or ‘disordered’."
Michael Kelly remembered as beloved activist for LGBTIQ people of faith
Tributes have flowed for the theologian, author, and activist.
Sex workers ‘devastated’ by pandemic demand decriminalisation
“COVID-19 has had a devastating and unprecedented impact on sex workers in Victoria.”
Brisbane Pride Fair celebrating LGBTIQ+ community this weekend
“Events such as Brisbane Pride Festival produce wider participation of people and communities bought together as equals in this fight for recognition, acceptance, and equality.”
Time running out for compensation over historical gay convictions
No one has yet successfully applied for expungement of historical convictions.
Rainbow Futures WA working to advance LGBTIQA+ rights
The community organisation has launched a new Rainbow Votes campaign.
Leibler Yavneh College commended for new LGBTI+ wellbeing policy
The policy aims to ensure that all students and staff continue to feel safe and supported.
Sexual health conference focusing on COVID impact
This year’s Australasian HIV & AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences are being held online.
Queensland activists honoured at Trans Community Awards
The awards celebrate “all the amazing work that people in our community are doing”.
Celebrities unite to call for release of gay refugee
After fleeing persecution in the Middle East, the man has been locked up in Australia.
Compulsory HIV testing slammed by health experts
The New South Wales Government has introduced legislation mandating HIV testing in certain circumstances.