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Diverse Voices

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 Mental Note: Theres a fine line between being informed & overload. Please mind your mind too. instagram.com/themindgeek #TodaysMantra... artwork by instagram.com/hellosunshine

25.01.2022 With R U OK day being this Thursday thought wed share some wonderful kids storybooks about mental health. https://childmind.org//best-childrens-books-about-mental-/

24.01.2022 This fantastic new mental health tool launches in Australia today, and QLife is proud to be a verified member! With https://findahelpline.com/, you can find the right helpline for you in just a few clicks. Check it out!

24.01.2022 Learn More About the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Do you identify as LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl or Brotherboy? Live in Queensland? Are you interested in ...the NDIS and finding out more about it for you, or know of someone that could benefit? We are planning a great virtual session for our LGBTI Sistergirl and Brotherboy communities in Queensland to learn more about the NDIS, the benefits it can offer and how it can help improve the lives of folks living differently abled experiences. Come along to our free online information session, Wednesday 29 July at 6:15pm hosted online via Microsoft Teams with QC and the great folk at NDIS. Registration is essential, and is really easy, check it out here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/112070891052 If youre not about to make it, maybe you could help someone who can benefit by SHARING this post to your networks, it is really appreciated #NDIS #LGBTI #LGBTIQ #Queensland #inclusion See more

24.01.2022 A message from our friends at QC..... COMMUNITY PANTRY Our pantry is still open for you to come and collect some basic supplies to get you through between shops or paydays. Currently our Pantry is only operating in Brisbane during Office Hours.... Book visits online at https://qckitchentable.square.site This would not have been possible without the support of Brisbane Pride Festival. If you need any community support, please get in touch with one of our community partners: Diverse Voices, garbandjeelum network, IndigiLez Womens Leadership & Support Group, Intersex Peer Support Australia, LGBTI Legal Service, Open Doors Youth Service Inc., Rainbow Families Queensland, Wendybird #CommunityPantry

24.01.2022 Happening tomorrow in Brisbane. New Farm Park, 2pm. Wendybird event.

24.01.2022 We are constantly growing and learning as we go. We need to forgive our past selves for not knowing what we didnt know, for things we chose or didnt choose, for stunting our own or others growth. We know now - and theres power in that ... We can all #startoveragain #diversevoices #lgbtqia #qlife #whoweare

23.01.2022 There's a fantastic event happening in Brisbane by the sea! Brisbane Artist & Art therapist Mikarla Teague and Brisbane Pride Festival Inc. have partnered to bring the LGBTIQ+ people and allies together through music and art to celebrate 30 years of Brisbane. Join in the creative expression, fun and history of painting a life size banner that brings Pride Resilience and Love to the forefront of our fight for equality and recognition in the 30 years of Brisbane Pride. ... The life size banner will then be a feature at the 2020 Brisbane Pride Fair Day.

23.01.2022 Celebrating National Volunteer week! Diverse Voices have 27 volunteer peer supporters and a further 20 volunteers that are currently in training. We thank each and everyone of them for their dedication and passion in helping support the mental health and well being of the LGBTIQ+ community. You really are the backbone of Diverse Voices and we thank you!

23.01.2022 The amazing Chris Pye will be facilitating A Single Steps first short personal development course, for women, scheduled for October. Details are below.

23.01.2022 Happy International Nonbinary peoples Day everyone!! We love you! We see you!... You are valid! #diversevoices #LGBTQIA #qlife #nonbinary #nbpride

22.01.2022 Hey, its ok. Were here for you ...

21.01.2022 Change is scary. Even positive change. And not everyone will see the changes we make for ourselves as "positive" despite very much being so.... Draw from what gives you strength, and remember you are a work in progress.

21.01.2022 Today is the very first LGBTQIA+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. "The theme for our 2020 event is #ImHereForYou. #ImHereForYou aims to raise awareness of Domestic Violence (DV) in LGBTIQ+ communities, remember LGBTIQ+ victims of DV who have lost their lives, recognise LGBTIQ+ survivors and acknowledge the struggles of those LGBTIQ+ people who may currently be in an abusive relationship. ... Many victims and survivors of DV in LGBTIQ+ relationships feel invisible, like they wont be supported, and that no one will believe them. On LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day, we ask you to show your support by downloading our resource kit (https://www.lgbtidvawarenessday.com) and taking a photo or video and posting it to your social media platforms, conveying messages of hope to LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors of DV that there are people out there that support them and that are there for them."

20.01.2022 Our own hearts and brains can be the most rigid gatekeepers of all at times. This is our friendly, love-filled Saturday morning reminder, that - Even if our relationships are "straight-passing":... Even if youve never dated someone of the opposite or a different gender: Even if other people insist where you must fit: Your partner (or lack of partner!) does not define your sexuality. Only you can

20.01.2022 #GiveOUTDay is today! Donate to support any of 63 LGBTIQ+ organisations from around Australia! Visit http://giveout.org.au/projects to check them out and to do...nate. Don't miss GiveOUT Day LIVE Broadcasts on Facebook, today 1pm & 7pm AEDT. #giveoutday2020 @giveout (Image: Simon Dunn with Dolly Diamond with event times above).

19.01.2022 Not long now! BRISBANE PRIDE FESTIVAL FAIR DAY SAT NOV 28 2020 10AM-3PM Half price tickets online this year! Don’t pay more AND wait in line... plan ahead and buy online now brisbanepride.org.au/fair-day/

19.01.2022 December 1st is World Aids Day. Did you know that with treatment, people living with HIV are not at risk of transmission? Get the facts about AIDS and how you ...can support people in your community living with AIDS. https://buff.ly/2UEt9nf https://buff.ly/2KadpWW #ZeroHIV #WorldAIDSDay

19.01.2022 Bisexuality Celebration day is on 23rd September, it marks the start of Bisexual awareness week which runs until 30th September. Check out this amazing TED talk by Misty Gedlinske whom talks about Bi erasure and assumptions and how the problem is not being bisexual, the problem is how other people misunderstand it and respond poorly to to it Misty also goes on to say I picked a partner, not a side. Hope you enjoy this empowering TED talk!

18.01.2022 Wendybird Online Event! Lets Talk Books! In response to COVID-19, Wendybird is working to keep LGBTIQ people and communities socially connected in the face of physical distancing We will be holding online events using Zoom until we can meet face to face again!... Join us on Saturday 22nd August at 1pm and share some of your favourite novels. We invite you to read a favourite passage or simply just share why you connected with the story. REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM ACCESS DETAILS: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0pcuuspjwpGdI8oM39Z07qfx7kF_TXEAU7

17.01.2022 Join QC online to celebrate Seniors Week with songs and poetry. Do you have a song or poem you wish to share? Be sure to bring it along and you may be able to perform. Sunday 23rd August 2:00pm for a 2:15pm start til 3:15pm Please follow the prompts to register below, and an email will be sent to you with all the meeting info! For any further info please feel free to call 3017 1777 or email [email protected]

16.01.2022 Through increasingly weird and trying times; were all doing our best to land on our feet (or as close to upright as possible). Its healthy for us to stop and reflect on the calibre of the relationships around us, and the types of connections we choose to put our energy into. Including with ourselves. Having a strong definition of Rescuing Vs Support is important to keeping our personal space and boundaries clearly laid out.... #diversevoices #QLIFE #lgbtqia #supportVSrescuing #fortifying #trustyourgut

15.01.2022 Always remember to be like the M1 Pacific Motorway. Those that truly love and care for us wont mind what our version of progress is, or how long it takes; as long as were striving to be the best and most functional version of us we can be ... #QLIFE #LBGTQI #diversevoices

15.01.2022 It doesn't even have to be cleaning if you don't have the energy. When everything is hard - sometimes even writing down a wish for "Future-You" is more than enough Is there something you've done recently, or plan on doing, for Future-You?... #diversevoices #lgbtqia+ #qlife #futureyou

15.01.2022 Today is LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day! People from LGBTIQ+ communities need to know that help is available for them, that they dont have to live with... abuse and that everyone, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity, deserves to live a life free from violence and abuse. Join us today by telling your friends, family and LGBTIQ+ communities that youre here for them and help raise awareness, support those in abusive relationships and those that have survived, and remember the victims whove lost their lives. Show your support with personal messages of hope by spreading the words #ImHereForYou Dont forget to tag us in the text of your post at @LGBTI.DV.Awareness.Day To find out more or to download our resources go to www.LGBTIDVAwarenessDay.com

13.01.2022 We acknowledge and honour First Nations people, who were the first to love and care for this beautiful land. Always Was, Always Will Be. Australia has the ol...dest continuing cultures in the world and that is something to celebrate! www.kwsa.com.au #alwayswasalwayswillbe #naidocweek #naidoc2020 #naidocweek2020 #aboriginal #torresstraitislander #community #australia #australians #keywordsign

13.01.2022 With Reconcilliation Week fast approaching, its wonderful to see groups such as these being championed and created by our friends, staff and volunteers at Open Doors Youth Service Inc. and Multicultural Australia! Be sure to sign up before the 28th May!

12.01.2022 Wendybird will be gathering online tomorrow Saturday 4th July at 1pm were we will be working together to create a collaborative digital art piece. Register here to get the log in details! https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0pcuuspjwpGdI8oM39Z07qfx7kF_TXEAU7

10.01.2022 Whether it is love between family, partners, BFFs, good friends, any connection with others in your life that has meaning - it is important to give our relationships a health check #DiverseVoices ... #QLife #LBGTQIA #love #health #checkin Call our peer support counsellors on 1800 184 527 between 6pm-10pm Or send us a WebChat @ www.qlife.org between 3pm-Midnight

10.01.2022 Diverse Voices are community support group finalist for this years Queens Ball We have a long and proud history of over 35yrs here in QLD and its dedicated volunteers are the absolute backbone of what we do. Heres a quote from one of our peer supporters on what it means to them to be nominated.... It makes me so proud to be involved in such a great organisation that is appreciated by the community that we spend so much heart and soul and time supporting. We dont need thanks, but its so heartwarming to receive a nomination for such a great award again. It shows that were doing things right If you would like to vote for the incredible work that our volunteers and staff do then jump on the link below and cast your vote. Please share far and wide. Voting closes TOMORROW https://brisbanepride.org.au/queens-ball/

10.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. The message for R U OK? Day 2020 is Theres more to say after R U OK?. ... We want Australians know what to say when someone says theyre not OK and guide them through how they can continue a conversation that could change a life. You dont have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life. You can learn what to say at www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

10.01.2022 Some amazing words and perspective from Brotherboy Taz Clay. Make sure to check out Yarns Heal for more incredible content from First Nations LGBTQIA+ folk. ... #solidarity #NAIDOCWeek2020 #brotherboy #LBGTQIA #DiverseVoices #standstrong

10.01.2022 Today we stand with and acknowledge the Jagera and Turrbal people; whose land QLife and Diverse Voices exists upon, and join the nation in saying "We are Sorry" to all First people of Australia. We are Sorry; For the hurt. For the separation of family.... For the ongoing trauma and sense of loss. We also know that "Sorry" is just a word, if there is no action to follow it. "Sorry" must be a doing word. QLife and Diverse Voices will always champion and elevate the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to speak their narrative, tell their story, and continue building on our spaces to promote support, and pride in cultural identity. During Reconcilliation Week and the lead up to NAIDOC in particular, we look forward to highlighting cross sections of LGBTQIA+ indigenous lives and stories. #DiverseVoices #LBGTQIA #QLife #NationalSorryDay2020 #Reconcilliation #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

09.01.2022 International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. Together, we can transform society to celebrate people’s multiple, intersecting identities https://youtu.be/3xpvricekxU

08.01.2022 A message from our friends at Wendybird.... Come and join us for our next ONLINE event on Saturday 19th September at 1pm to 2.30pm Come and join us and bring your wonderful inspirational self to help create a montage that will be kept as a keepsake of Wendybird and CoVID-19.... Please bring to the desktop, your pens, paints, glitter, glue, wool, and any other art supply you have, and a A4 sized piece of paper (or more if you feel productive), or your ipad or tablet. We challenge you to produce a piece that reflects What Wendybird Means to You. Keep in mind we need to be able to mount this on the wall, so a flat 2D piece of work will be wonderful (unless you can draw/paint in 3D). Then we ask you to post them in/drop them off so we can create the bigger piece of work from it. Digital art in A4 size is also an option, so it can be emailed to us, and printed by us for those who have postage accessibility issue. REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM ACCESS DETAILS: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0pcuuspjwpGdI8oM39Z07qfx7kF_TXEAU7

08.01.2022 Today is the Intersex Day of Solidarity! There are many challenges that the Intersex community face. Head to the Intersex Human Rights Australia's page at https://ihra.org.au/allies/ and become a better Ally. You can also acknowledge this day by affirming the Darlington Statement http://darlington.org.au/affirmation/

08.01.2022 Bring out your best purple outfits for tomorrow! #wearitpurple... #august282020 #lgbtqia #wearitloud #qlife #diversevoices See more

05.01.2022 Hi Everyone, theres some exciting news from Opendoors Youth Service in Brisbane. They are starting a Multicultural LGBTIQ+ group on 28th May at 4pm. Check the poster for details and share it around your networks please

05.01.2022 A message from our friends at Open Doors Youth Service.. ** REMINDER** Calling all Young LGBTIQAP+ Artists and Creatives!... This year Open Doors Youth Services Pride Art Therapy Program has teamed up with Childrens Health Queensland to showcase a virtual Art Exhibition for this years Wear it Purple Day! We are looking for young people to create a small artwork within the dimensions of 20cm x 20cm using any materials you wish, encapsulating what this years Wear It Purple theme "be the change" means/ looks like to YOU! Accompany your piece with a brief artist statement. Well be showcasing your marvellous creations and stories on our socials! (Artist details can of course remain completely anonymous if you wish). Send through an image of your artworks and your artist statement through to ODYS Art Therapist Mikarla @ [email protected] or Cassie at [email protected] by August 10th 2020. Happy Queer Creation!

05.01.2022 On May 28, share with your friends, family, workplace and members of our LGBTI communities that youre here for them and help us raise awareness, remember the victims whove lost their lives, and support those in abusive relationships and those who have survived.

04.01.2022 None of us are, nor can be happy all the time. #toxicpositivity is something that a large amount of us are faced with from well meaning friends, loved ones, parents, teachers, and society. Dont feel bad for experiencing and feeling your feelings;... especially the "inconvenient" ones others may wish to quickly sweep away under the pretence of "helping". Every last part of you is valid. #DiverseVoices #LGBTQIA #QLife #toxicpositivity #sitwithnegativeemotions #littlebylittle

03.01.2022 Remember; it's ok if you just survived today. Or yesterday. Or last week. Or last month. This year.... That in itself is worth feeling good about. QLife: 1800 184 527 Webchat: https://www.qlife.org.au/resources/chat 3pm - Midnight, everyday. #diversevoices #qlife #lgbtqia #youdidit

02.01.2022 Staying static might be comfortable and safe; but eventually, change becomes so, too. #DiverseVoices #QLife ... #LGBTQIA #changeisgood

01.01.2022 Local Brisbane treasure Naavikaran slams down the mic passionately and eloquently as we enter Pride Month, and as injustice against POC rages on. It is our job always to protect, elevate and amplify LGBTQIA+ POC voices. #createspace... #dothework #BLM #LBGTQIA #DiverseVoices #QLife See more