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25.01.2022 Is your org on a quest towards becoming Rainbow Accredited? We've helped provide LGBTQIA+ training and education to teams and whole workplaces to help them on their journey. Our professional training and workshop offerings via the link in our bio available anywhere in Australia, to groups of any knowledge level. Send us an enquiry to get chatting to our team!

25.01.2022 We're hiring! Could you be the next member of the Minus18 posse? It's a brand-spanking new role: a Fundraising Coordinator (based in Melbourne) to empower communities, individuals, schools and organisations to fundraise in support of our work. So, who are you? Someone who's GREAT with people, and relationships. Perhaps you have experience in marketing or business? Maybe you've studied PR or program development or communications! Whatever your combo of study or experience, we know you'll be a warm communicator and a great team player. Applications close December 6! https://bit.ly/3fijvQt

25.01.2022 This afternoon our Education Team goes LIVE! We're running a live-streamed, interactive, public edition of our most-booked LGBTQIA+ professional training session. Want to level-up your LGBTQIA+ knowledge and ally know-how? Tune in today at 3.30 AEDT, bring your questions, and find out! Tickets still available

25.01.2022 How to host a Queer Formal Online watch party! Even if we can't be in the same room during, YOU can still be in the same room as your pals (as long as it's safe of course) while we stream live from St Kilda Town Hall. We've got loads of tips and pointers check them out! PS. We even have tips for youth organisations and groups!

23.01.2022 Heads up! We, and our friends at the Telethon Kids Institute, are looking for LGBTQIA+ young adults (18 to 25) to take part in a free eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion course. Mindful self-compassion is all about reducing stress and increasing well-being which is extra important during times like these. If you're keen on learning some solid skills to reduce stress and practice kindness to your brain, get involved! Register your interest below to find out more

23.01.2022 Tomorrow! Our friends at Glen Eira City Council - Youth Services are hosting another edition of their wonderful (and totally free) QUEERSTORIES live streamed event. Hear from four young storytellers, with a Q&A afterwards. This week you can expect non-binary writer, performer and activist Nevo Zisin Author in the lineup we can't wait! For young people aged 15 to 25. Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=651937

22.01.2022 Just a couple of Minus18 Workshop Presenters out on the road in regional Victoria! This was taken while we were creating our Queer Our Here report, travelling around regional and rural communities, delivering LGBTQIA+ eduction to schools and community orgs. Well we're doing it again! And to do it, we're committing all June donations made via our website to creating free (!!!) LGBTQIA+ education to regional and rural schools and community organisations. That's the direct impact of your June donations. Whether you're doing it for Pride Month, EOFY, or for someone in your life who lives regional/rurally, your tax-deductible donation will be creating some serious change via education. minus18.org.au/donate

22.01.2022 Less than two weeks until Minus18 Queer Formal: Online! We'll be streaming our glittering, rainbow celebration of LGBTQIA+ youth LIVE from St Kilda Town Hall on 5 December. Time to start planning your watch party register your spot now!

21.01.2022 This weekend and beyond! It's Stand Bi Us, a digital, multi-gender attracted extravaganza including an actual Bi+ Extravaganza on Saturday. Panels, discussions, themed meet-ups, performances, there's a LOT in the program, all with a bi+ lens. Find out more below!

21.01.2022 Not gonna lie, we've only just recovered from G Flip Queer Formal performance and ESPECIALLY her cover of girl in red's "I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend". AHHH. RIP us. So, we have to give a H U G E thank you to our friends at BONDS for teeing up that incredible guest performance for us! Seriously they're such massive supporters of our work, in so many ways.

21.01.2022 On the hunt for a last minute pressie? In the market for a lil present to yourself as a treat? Our pals at CONVERSE still have a few of our amazing Pride For All patches available! They're not just perfect additions to your fave jacket / jeans / high tops each one supports our work.

21.01.2022 What do inclusive spaces, events and programs look like for LGBTQIA+ young people in 2021 and beyond? Our friends at the Victorian Pride Centre want to know what YOU want from the future: https://bit.ly/3igxp5u Your thoughts and feedback will help create LGBTQIA+ events and spaces AND guide the Victorian Pride Centre in becoming a hub for LGBTQIA+ youth. If you're aged 12 to 25 (and located anywhere in Australia), take our quick survey: https://bit.ly/3igxp5u

20.01.2022 That's some rainbow flavoured karma!

20.01.2022 We might be in the middle of Bisexual Awareness Week, but from today until the 25th of September it's also National Week of Deaf People. It's more important than every to champion inclusivity, and that includes for our deaf and hard of hearing community. Next week, head to Deaf Children Australia to learn how to say "Hello, my name is" and sign your name in Auslan!

20.01.2022 Tbh still thinking about how amazing The Merindas were at Queer Formal a few weeks ago We can't wait to reveal the 2021 events we have planned!

20.01.2022 Only a week until YWCA Australia's Reflect, Grow, Thrive webinar series begins! Five days and 10 sessions in honour of International Day of the Girl, this is shaping up to be an amazing (and completely digital) event. Our events mastermind Miller will be a panelist in the "People Power: How to get into activism and advocacy" session on Wednesday the 7th, day three. We cannot wait, not only because Miller's an absolute legend, but also because of the absolute fountain of LGBTQIA+ advocacy knowledge in her brain. Tix + info: ywca.org.au/idg2020

20.01.2022 Our pals at YWCA Australia are hosting five days of webinars in honour of International Day of the Girl! This completely online event is running from October 5 to 9, and the 10 sessions on offer are shaping up to be seriously good. Team Minus18? We'll be chatting "Challenging Conversations with Difficult People" and "How to get into advocacy and activism" on days two and three, alongside some incredible speakers. Grab your tickets (only $2.50 per session!) now

20.01.2022 What does it mean to be a LGBTQIA+ student in regional and rural Australia? Over 131 days, 55 regional areas and with over 1,000 participants, we embarked on a consultation project AND an education road trip to find out. The result? The Queer Out Here Report. Dive into the experiences of students and teachers, and what supports are needed now and in the future read and download Queer Out Here below!

20.01.2022 Minus18 is hiring! We're on the hunt for a Customer Service Assistant to fulfil the (many) orders we receive through our online store and to help out our wonderful customers via email. This is an in-person role based in our Melbourne office, ideal for someone passionate about our youth driven culture, and looking to grow within our organisation especially when we can get back to hosting real-life events!

19.01.2022 Have you heard? The largest ever study on the experiences of LGBTQA+ young people aged 14 to 21 in Australia was recently published: Writing Themselves In 4. It's the fourth time La Trobe University has conducted the survey and while young people are more supported with their identities than previous generations, it's very VERY clear we still have a lot of work to do. Check it out below

19.01.2022 It's the weekend, and that's as good a reason as any to relive Cerulean's incredible performance for us at last year's Wear it Purple Pride Party! Only a week to go until the Sydney Queer Formal Online! If you're aged 12 to 19, grab your (free) ticket to our night of pride, drag, live tunes and LGBTQIA+ youth celebrations: http://bit.ly/syd-qfo And our adult pals? Stay tuned, we might just have a special stream just for you on Feb 27!

18.01.2022 It's Bisexual Awareness Week, so let's bust some pesky bi myths!

18.01.2022 Only a couple of days until Intro to Gender and Sexuality: Virtual Training (Mardi Gras Edition). This is no taster session friends, this is our full-blown LGBTQIA+ professional training, usually for whole workplaces (but not this week!). So. Who's going to be answering your questions and filling your brains with LGBTQIA+ know-how? These two incredible humans, Tessa and Seb! They've delivered hundreds of training sessions and workshops to THOUSANDS of people in-person, and digitally. And they're ready to meet you all on Thursday. Tickets still available, right here: http://bit.ly/lgbt-101

18.01.2022 Heads up! Our friends at Havaianas will be slinging FREE ice cream all weekend at their newly rainbow-fied Bondi store! Catch 'em 1.30 to 4.30pm, Friday to Sunday. Why the celebration? To mark three years of marriage equality, AND their new rainbow Havis (each pair supports our work!). And if you're not in Sydney. All good these cute-as rainbow Havis are available online, with free shipping (what)! Go go go: https://bit.ly/2VNgXBc

18.01.2022 PRIDE BURG ALERT Our friends at Huxtaburger have teamed up with author, chef, Masterchef ledge, and LGBTQIA+ advocate Brendan Pang to create a rainbow Pride burger that's not only filled with next-level flavours, but ALSO supports our work. We're talking crispy Chinese friend chicken, spicy Kung Pao sauce, Asian slaw, and an ACTUAL RAINBOW BUN to go with the fundraising that's going on. All profits from this burg of our dreams is heading to Minus18, to allow us to keep creating youth events, community education, and resources. Deliveroo is even waiving their commission this weekend (Thur-Sun) to mark the occasion! Available now to order in store and online.

17.01.2022 Just over a week until Queer Formal Online! So that means just over a week until The Merindas, until we can reveal our surprise special guest, and one week until DJ Gay Dad supplies the non-stop queer tunes! Tix: Minus18 Queer Formal: Online!

14.01.2022 One of the most important parts of Trans Awareness Week is education engaging with it, and sharing it. Knowledge is power! And it's how we make even more trans allies. We've got loads of digital resources, images, and educational content this Trans Awareness Week. Check it all out: https://bit.ly/3pmD8vl

14.01.2022 Our friends at Escape Velocity are back! We've been so honoured to work on this amazing film + performance project for the past year, made for and by trans and gender diverse youth. So we're SUPER excited this (free!) virtual screening means any young person can attend and check out the films, no matter where they are in Australia or the world. Join us, Stonnington Youth Services and St Martins next Tuesday on Zoom for a screening and Q&A with the young stars and creators.

14.01.2022 We're committing every donation made in June (via our website) to creating FREE LGBTQIA+ education for regional and rural schools. Every tax-deductible dollar, going towards equipping students, teachers and communities with the knowledge to stand out against discrimination. But why? As we found while creating our Queer Out Here Report, there's absolutely a need. 78% of students and teachers reported witnessing regular negative comments about LGBTQIA+ people at their school, a...nd 88% of LGBTQIA+ youth said they wanted their teachers to more actively stand out against negative behaviour. But! We also found 98% of teachers felt more confident doing just that after undertaking our training. So why WOULDN'T we head out and provide our training + education for free? That's where we need your help. And that's why every donation made during June will be going to fund these student workshops and adult training. Make a tax-deductible donation via minus18.org.au/donate

14.01.2022 HAPPY BISEXUAL VISIBILITY DAY to all of our Bi+ pals, youth attendees, adult supporters, family, friends siblings and team mates. We hope you've had a fantastic Bisexual Awareness Week, filled with incredible puns and button-up shirts. Seriously though here's to you bi superstars, and your always-valid and wonderful identities!

14.01.2022 NAIDOC Week ends today, but let's be real the acknowledgement, recognition and appreciation of our First Nations people should really be happening all the time, not just during one specific week. Who are the custodians and traditional owners of the land you're on? If you're in a position to do so, are you paying the rent? Are you amplifying First Nations voices? There's over 65,000 years of amazing history here, and sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. naidoc.org.au

13.01.2022 Still pinching ourselves over the fact that this happened! Truly the best Valentine's Day vibe for us at Minus18 that our friends at Havaianas have fundraised over $60k in support of our work! Specifically? In support of our Education Team and to ensure our resources remain free for all LGBTQIA+ young people.

12.01.2022 NEW to the store! You've loved our range of enamel pride and ally pins, so we've created some sturdy, high quality, super sleek enamel pronoun pins. We're super excited about these perfect for corporate wear, or just for giving any outfit an absolute *chef's kiss* finishing touch. Remember, displaying your pronouns lets others know you'll respect theirs too!

12.01.2022 Today marks the start of Bisexual Awareness Week! Cuff those jeans and get ready for a week of celebrating Bi+ identities, culminating with Bisexual Visibility Day on the 23rd. We know how many of our wonderful youth event attendees identify as Bi+, so here's an extra big shout out to you and your wonderfulness, and to being attracted to multiple genders! Comment below with how you'll be celebrating, your fave Bi+ TV shows, books, movies, characters, and real-life Bi-cons Our amazing lil Bi+ pals designed for Minus18 by elroseabel

11.01.2022 Thanks for an AMAZING Trans Awareness Week we loved seeing photos of your activities, your Insta stories, awareness-raising, ally tips, and all-out wonderful celebration of the trans community! Now that the dust has settled, we'd also love to hear from you. What did YOU get up to, and how did it impact your group or workplace? What resources, pride merch or events would you like to see from us in 2021? Your feedback will help us create an even bigger and better Trans Awareness Week. Let us know to go in the running to win a Pride Pack worth over $100!

11.01.2022 This June, we're doing something VERY special with your tax-deductible donations. We're committing them to providing free LGBTQIA+ workshops to regional and rural schools anywhere in Australia. It's global Pride Month, it's EOFY, and that's all the reason we need to do it. But if you want a proper reason? While creating our Queer Out Here report, 91% of rural students and teachers expressed a need for more LGBTQIA+ education and awareness. And 98% of teachers felt more confident standing up to LGBTQIA+ bullying or harassment after attending our training. Find out more + donate below!

11.01.2022 PSA! Minus18 HQ is shutting from early next week, so please place any online store orders by 5pm this Friday the 18th! We won't be able to get to ny orders placed afterwards until 11 January. minus18.org.au/shop/pride And if you were thinking of supporting our work over the Christmas / holiday season but you missed the boat shop-wise? You can absolutely make a tax-deductible donation maybe even on behalf of a friend or family member: minus18.org.au/donate

11.01.2022 Huge news: as of this month, all schools in England are required to teach an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum! The importance of LGBTQIA+ knowledge and inclusion in schools is super close to our heart. Which is why the Minus18 Education team deliver workshops to schools (both students and teachers), diving into the tools and knowledge needed to champion inclusivity. Get chatting to our team today especially now that we're able to deliver digitally ANYWHERE in Australia: https://bit.ly/2ZAozZV

11.01.2022 AHH! Get a load of this lineup, live-streaming for Queer Formal! We got drag, we got live music (omg The Merindas omg), we got non-stop queer bangers AND a very special surprise guest who may or may not be playing a tune truly beloved by Minus18 events. Okay fine, they're DEFINITELY playing a tune truly beloved by Minus18 events. We can't reveal any more than that! Grab your free ticket: https://bit.ly/33f6NNM And if you're a youth org interested in organising a watch party, DM us!

11.01.2022 Free online event from our friends at Out for Australia! In honour of Bisexual Awareness Week, join a wonderfully bisexual panel as they share personal journeys, and bust bi myths in and out of the workplace.

10.01.2022 Our friends at Out for Australia have teamed up with A.C.T Aces for an online event in honour of Ace Week later this month! Hear from a diverse range of ace panelists sharing their stories, and exploring how organisations can create more inclusive spaces for the Ace community.

09.01.2022 It's time for another Virtual Chill Out youth event, THIS SATURDAY! Join us on Zoom for a chance to de-stress, chill and connect with your Minus18 community. We'll bring the tunes, you bring your favourite chill activity reading, stretching, Animal Crossing-ing, or join in our drawing prompts and chat. This one's for young people aged 12 to 19 only. Free registrations below, go go go!

09.01.2022 One from last year, unfortunately still useful during Victoria's five-day lockdown. Stay safe and support each other, friends!

08.01.2022 Amazing project alert, featuring and co-created by some seriously impressive Minus18 teen talent! Literary Lethargy is a six-part TV show that aims to truly depict the messy, diverse, raw, authentic reality of being a teen with loads of LGBTQIA+ representation. This is created by teens, for teens (and their families). Support Literary Lethargy's crowdfund below, and help create a worthwhile project! Go go go

06.01.2022 Our Education Team had an absolute blast presenting online training and keynotes across so many workplaces for Wear it Purple Day, including IBM Australia and New Zealand. "Incredibly grateful to the Victorian Pride Centre for connecting us to the Minus18 Foundation and facilitating IBM Australia & New Zealand to secure Seb as an external speaker for our Wear it Purple event. Seb is a fantastic speaker, whose energy and personal stories gave everyone much to thin...k about in terms of the challenges facing LGBT+ youth, and how we can all be better and more active allies." Check out our training and workshop offerings: https://bit.ly/2ZAozZV

05.01.2022 HAPPY TRANS AWARENESS WEEK! A whole week of trans celebration, education and allyship kicks off today, until the 19th followed by Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20. To our trans pals, family, colleagues, supporters and community: we love you, we see you, and we think you're amazing. Bask in your wonderfulness this week you deserve a pride-filled celebration! And to our cis pals: how will you be celebrating the trans and gender diverse community? How will you be le...velling up your allyship and taking action? Whether you're a seasoned ally or you're just starting to learn, this is the week to do it! Get involved, and don't forget to tag us in your pics! https://bit.ly/3pmD8vl

04.01.2022 Trans Awareness Week starts TOMORROW! So we're revisiting some of the amazing work of Escape Velocity, a project we were absolutely honoured to work on one created by and for trans and gender diverse youth. Get involved and be a trans ally: https://bit.ly/3pmD8vl

04.01.2022 It's time for another free youth (12 to 19) Virtual Chill Out! Join us at 2pm TOMORROW for a chance to de-stress and connect with your Minus18 community we'll bring the tunes, the drawing prompts and the chat, you bring yourself and your favourite chill activities. See you tomorrow! Register to receive the Zoom link (via email 9am tomorrow!): https://bit.ly/36meows

03.01.2022 Get a load of this! In between the excitement of Trans Awareness Week, Queer Formal Online, and end of year mayhem, Minus18 CEO Micah was picked as one of the Deloitte X Google Outstanding 50 LGBTI+ Leaders! We always knew he was pretty outstanding, but we love seeing him honoured like this, and in such illustrious company! In the words of Gemma, Minus18 Chair: 'We are so thrilled to see Micah recognised for his leadership and passion. His commitment to LGBTIQA+ youth is truly inspiring. Micah has worked tirelessly for over 10 years (since he was a Minus18 attendee!) to spread Minus18's positive, empowering work to young people across Australia. Thank you Micah!'

03.01.2022 Another reason not to have a gender reveal party?

01.01.2022 AHH! Along with their wonderful Pride range, our friends at CONVERSE have collaborated with trans artist and Sydney All Star Samuel Beatty on a custom pair of Chuck 70s that celebrate the fluidity and exploration of gender identity and sexuality. PLUS, $50 from every pair is being donated to Minus18, to support our work. We seriously love every single part of this collab. Find out more + pre-order yours: https://bit.ly/3wR5qRG