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Opinion

Looking for a hero: Acceptance and being a queer Muslim 

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 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, 2021November 28, 2021 Pink Advocate 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
News, Victoria

Victorian Pride Centre officially reopens after lockdown

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Jesse Jones

The centre in St Kilda is open again today.

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International, News

LGBTIQ people to be counted by New Zealand census

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 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, Statistics New Zealand, Tabby Besley, transLeave a comment
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National, News

Aussie Ace Week events held online for second year

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Jesse Jones

Events from panels to parties are bringing asexual friends together.

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National, News

LGBTIQA+ people of faith speak out against religious discrimination bill

October 11, 2021 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, 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, 2021August 15, 2021 Dharmesh Chaubey

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, News

Australian Census criticised for excluding LGBTIQA+ people

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 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.equalLeave a comment
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Opinion

Social media providing safe spaces for oppressed Kenyan gays

July 10, 2021 Pink Advocate Contributor

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

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Tagged Africa, community, discrimination, homophobia, Kenya, social mediaLeave a comment
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Features, Opinion

From isolation to acceptance: Environment and shaping queer identity

July 8, 2021 Amanda Smith

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

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Entertainment, News, South Australia

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

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 Amanda Smith

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

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Tagged accessibility, Adelaide, bars, community, Kate Toone, My Lover Cindi, nightclub, Rachel HoskingLeave a comment
Features

The challenges experienced by asexuals living in Africa

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 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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News, Victoria

Victorian Pride Lobby welcomes Acting LGBTIQ+ Commissioner

June 6, 2021June 6, 2021 Jesse Jones

The Lobby has identified funding as a topic priority.

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

Gold Coast Pride Festival to feature skydiving marriage proposals

May 23, 2021 Jesse Jones

The festivities all week are celebrating the diverse queer community.

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New South Wales, News

ACON grants for community events celebrate diversity for IDAHOBIT

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Jesse Jones

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

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News, Victoria

Organisations stand with Vic LGBTIQ+ community on IDAHOBIT

May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 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, Thorne Harbour Health, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health OrganisationLeave a comment
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News, Western Australia

Rainbow Futures WA working to advance LGBTIQA+ rights

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 Jesse Jones

The community organisation has launched a new Rainbow Votes campaign.

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Tagged community, government, law, Misty Farquhar, Rainbow Futures WA, Rainbow VotesLeave a comment
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Opinion

‘The bravest people on the planet’: A cis reflection on trans challenges

November 21, 2020November 24, 2020 Bob Ristelhueber

Guest writer Bob Ristelhueber opens up about his journey of learning about trans experiences.

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Tagged Boys Don't Cry, Brandon Teena, Chrisitne Jorgensen, coming out, community, gender, media, Renee Richards, trans, transphobia, violenceLeave a comment
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National, News

Charity Uniting takes out LGBTQ Inclusion Awards

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Jesse Jones

The annual awards honour organisations for including and supporting the LGBTQ community.

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National, News

Australian asexuals celebrating Ace Week with online events

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Jesse Jones

Australian asexuals have come together to launch their own local Aussie Ace Week.

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