BlaQ in Redfern, New South Wales | Community organisation

BlaQ

Locality: Redfern, New South Wales

Address: 180 George Street Redfern, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.blaq.org.au/

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22.01.2022 MEET THE MOB!! . . Matika (she/her) is a proud Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi woman, originally from Wagga Wagga in regional NSW. .... . She is passionate about Indigenous and Queer representation and has represented and uplifted her community both through her career in Indigenous education, employment and inclusion, as well as advocacy work through her podcast 'Coming Out, Blak' Coming Out, Blak , public speaking and media work. . . Most recently, Matika has taken on the role of First Nations & Engagement Officer at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. . . What does BlaQ mean to you? . . BlaQ represents such an important cross section of our community and it makes me proud to see a successful, Queer, Aboriginal owned and led organisation working with and for our mob. . . To me, BlaQ is an incredible example of mob working to support and uplift our diverse community . . . . . . . . #blaqmobs #bqmob #blaqout #firstnationsqueer #blaq #aboriginalqueer #queermob #queer #aboriginal #meetthemob #blakpride #mardigras #worldpride See more

13.01.2022 Applications for Yarn It Up are now open! . . Yarn It Up is an opportunity for Sistergirls and Brotherboys, Non-Binary/Gender Diverse mob to connect and come together for a series of four themed virtual yarning circles, hosted in collaboration with @transhub_acon and @blaqmobs .... . These yarning circles will focus on strengthening the community’s kinship, cultural & spiritual connection, through the ancient tradition of storytelling, building a stronger & more connected community. . . For info and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/yarnitup . . Image description: An artwork by Brotherboy Taz Clay is on the left-hand side of the image, featuring blues and purples, colours of the rainbow flag, and colours of the Aboriginal flag. The text reads the same as the description of the post. The logos of BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation and ACON are along the bottom of the text, followed by the text Supported by, and the logos of @wearewaac , @a_gender_agenda and @ntahc . . #blaqmobs #bqmob #blaqout #firstnationsqueer #blaq #aboriginalqueer #queermob #queer #aboriginal #meetthemob #blakpride See more

13.01.2022 BlaQ is standing on the edge of the world, embracing change. BlaQ is fully invested in helping and educating the fellow Indigenous LGBTQ+ community. Through Calvin Klein’s support, BlaQ, the organisation that was founded by a group of friends is gathering momentum. . . Photographs by @robhimages - Instagram Styling by @petersimonphillips- Instagram... Grooming by @fernandomirandahair- Instagram Wardrobe Calvin Klein Article by 10 magazine Australia . . Check out the full article https://www.10magazine.com.au/ar/ten-meets-william-trewlynn . . #BlaQ #WilliamTrewlynn #CalvinKlein #10magazine #blaqmobs #bqmob #blaqout #firstnationsqueer #blaq #aboriginalqueer #queermob #queer #aboriginal #meetthemob #blakpride #mardigras #worldpride See more

02.01.2022 BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation (BlaQ) was established as a collective response to strengthening the visibility of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+ community. BlaQ aims to foster pathways that provide informed and authentic representation that positively impacts the social and emotional wellbeing of our people. Through a network of sharing, support and connection BlaQ strives to elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+ mob from across the country by c...reating safe and inclusive spaces of belonging and empowerment for our members. BlaQ is recruiting Community Connectors to lead BlaQ’s Community Resilience Program (the Program). The Program and Community Connector positions are funded by Aboriginal Affairs NSW as part of their COVID-19 Aboriginal Community Partnership initiative. The aim of the Program is to alleviate the impacts of COVID-19 by: 1) Supporting activities that limit the movement of Aboriginal people outside their homes and ensure this movement is COVID safe, to minimise the risk of transmission; 2) Support the provision of trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, local community based social and emotional wellbeing support for Aboriginal people impacted by COVID-19; 3) Support Aboriginal people’s access to accurate and timely information regarding COVID-19 and its impacts; and 4) Provide culturally appropriate services to our members to support their health and wellbeing. The Community Connector will support, design and facilitate community engagement activities, and develop appropriate strategies to support BlaQ members and our wider community. this role is a 6-month contract. Please note that the job Closes on the 4th of November

01.01.2022 MEET THE MOB!! . . Shane is a proud Gay Aboriginal man with family originating from Gundungurra Land. Raised in Queanbeyan and lived most of his adult life in Newcastle and Sydney. .... . Shane is seen as a specialist in Corporate and Social responsibility with a strong social justice belief. Commencing his career in Banking and Finance, Shane realised that this did not meet his personal value set and enrolled in university. Now a qualified Counsellor with tertiary education in Community Services Management, Indigenous Leadership and Community Advocacy Shane’s career spans across a number of social services, including, health, financial counselling, disabilities, homelessness and education. . . Married at an early age, Shane knows firsthand the feeling of not living in your own skin and welcomes the innovation that is BlaQ and all that it will bring to the Aboriginal LGBTIQ+ community. . . What does BlaQ mean to you? . . Growing up in a loving and supportive family environment, I want to deliver this same level of care and nurturing to all communities, who may not have the same positive opportunities that I was provided as a young man. Allowing people to be who they are, to be able to define themselves and celebrate love the way they feel they are meant to and educating the community on acceptance and care for everyone is his highest priority . . #blaqmobs #bqmob #blaqout #firstnationsqueer #blaq #aboriginalqueer #queermob #queer #aboriginal #meetthemob #blakpride