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25.01.2022 Happy Wear it Purple Day 2020! Today, and every day, we strive to create safe, inclusive and supportive spaces for young members of our LGBTQI+ community! Show us your purple in the comments! #wearitpurple #wearitpurpleday2020

24.01.2022 Have an event you’d like to be associated with the upcoming Newcastle Pride Festival? Let us know! Complete this form before Friday 18 June and we could be including your event in the 2021 Festival program #NewcastlePrideFestival

24.01.2022 NEWCASTLE PRIDE SAUSAGE SIZZLE Who doesn’t love a sausage sandwich to go with their new power tool! Bunnings Kotara, Monday June 14 (long weekend) No one puts the sizzle in a sausage like Newcastle Pride. See you there!

23.01.2022 Happy International Coming Out Day!

22.01.2022 NEWCASTLE PRIDE 2020 AGM UPDATE: CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT Newcastle Pride is excited to announce the following Candidates seeking election at the 2020 AGM (Saturday, 5th December 2020), and we thank them for Nominating: Secretary Candidate:... Jay Bellamy Treasurer Candidate: Clara Stackpool Ordinary Committee Member Candidates: Emilia Slowik Simon Tarrant Jessica Page Sallie Higgins Matthew Sneddon PLEASE NOTE: As there was ONLY one (1x) Nomination received for both the positions of Secretary (Jay Bellamy) and Treasurer (Clara Stackpool), there will be no ballot for these position categories as per the rules of the Newcastle Pride Constitution, and therefore, these candidates will be automatically elected at the conclusion of the 2020 AGM. An election needs to be conducted for the category of Ordinary Committee Member given 5 Nominations were received for ONLY two (2x) available positions. Members will receive an email on Thursday, 26th November with details on how to cast their vote online in both the Ordinary Committee Member Election and the Special Resolution Motion. Voting will close on Saturday, 5th December 2020 at 10:10AM. All Candidate Statements are available here:

22.01.2022 Newcastle Pride’s Popup shop is now open at Charlestown Square! Come visit us during the coming week for new merch / information about upcoming events / next year’s THIS IS ME! festival! Located outside Myer (Centre Court).

20.01.2022 WIN! Travelling Film Festival to screen the local premiere of Vigo Mortenssen’s superb drama FALLING! Sun 20 June 7.30pm | Kotara Cinemas. Watch trailer: https://bit.ly/3hYcaJn For your chance to WIN a double pass simply like this post and tag your film lover friend! #LGBTQICinema #LGBTQIfilm #moviedate

20.01.2022 We love our incredible nights at Heaps Gay at the Lass O'Gowrie Hotel! If you do too, check out this petition

20.01.2022 The Gatsby High Tea & Cocktail Soirée It's Pride Month & we're celebrating! Newcastle Pride are bringing the Roaring Twenties to life with sparkle! Come & join us at THE GATSBY for a fabulous high tea & cocktail soiree it’s posh, it’s delicious! Newcastle Maitre d’ hotel icon Phillip Carnell will be waiting to greet you, with entertainment by the gorgeous Glenda Jackson. Arrive 1pm for champagne High Tea served at 2pm - 5pm... $65 per head includes glass of champagne on arrival, high tea and fabulous entertainment. Gatsby theme costume optional gatsbynewcastle.com.au TICKETS ON SALE NOW https://newcastlepride.com.au/NP-events/thegatsbyhightea/

20.01.2022 Grab a ticket and support Pride month

19.01.2022 We’ve restocked! We’ve got more shirts, more sizes and more designs! Come and say hi over the weekend, we’ll be at Charlestown Square until 5 tomorrow!

19.01.2022 On the 3rd anniversary of Marriage Equality, we celebrate the moment the country said YES, but also recognize the journey and fight to full equality continues...

19.01.2022 Today is the day... Global Pride 2020! Watch from 3:00PM today via one of the links below. The broadcast will start with New Zealand before moving to Australia. Newcastle Pride will indeed feature as part of the Australian contingent. New Zealand 3:00PM-4:00PM... Australia 4:00PM-6:00PM Live Streaming from: https://www.youtube.com/todrickhall https://www.youtube.com/iheartradio https://www.globalpride2020.org/ https://www.facebook.com/GlobalPride2020/ Happy Global Pride! #globalpride2020

18.01.2022 Thinking of studying in 2021? Then you should apply for a scholarship from The Pinnacle Foundation!

18.01.2022 LGBTIQ+ Research Project - Call For Participants: A team of UoN researchers are currently looking at LGBTIQ+ community experiences of legislation and discrimination, and are hoping to talk to people who are willing to share their experiences, insights, and reflections on how Australian legislation has, and continues to, impact members of the LGBTIQ+ community. There are more details in the flyer below, but if you have any questions please email Dr David Betts via: [email protected]

17.01.2022 Global Pride starts next Saturday (27th June) at 3PM AEST beginning with video segments from the Pacific Islands / New Zealand before Australian Pride videos - the historic global broadcast will last 24hours and feature celebrations of Pride from around the globe Don’t miss this!

16.01.2022 Timberlina’s Drag Off 2020 Grand Final is this Saturday! Tickets are still available from timberproductions.com.au or you can find out who takes the crown LIVE on Timber Productions’ Facebook page!

15.01.2022 The Newcastle Pride Popup Stall Merch is a total hit with the public! Have you checked it out yet?? DON’T MISS OUT! ... Available at Charlestown Square until Sunday (25th October)!

15.01.2022 Hey! We'll be at Charlestown Square Oct 19-25 with our Newcastle Pride Pop Up Shop. Come & say hi & check out our BRAND SPANKING NEW MERCH! We've got Pop Sockets & 2 new Tshirts Designs. The ' Wheel of Diveristy' Tee & our fabulous limited edition "WHAT A DRAG DARL". We look forward to seeing you.

15.01.2022 This volunteer week, we’d love to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has a hand in making Newcastle Pride everything that we are! Newcastle Pride is extremely proud to be a 100% volunteer run not-for-profit community organisation, and we couldn’t do it without the help of out amazing volunteers #VolunteerWeek

15.01.2022 Our friends over at the Hunter Gender Alliance are holding a Trans Vigil tonight as part of Trans Remembrance Day to remember all those we have lost to Transphobic violence. Transgender rights are human rights.

14.01.2022 All 4 One is back tomorrow (29th September) 4pm Bookings are essential!

14.01.2022 Newcastle Pride loves Rainbow Families Storytime:

14.01.2022 What better way to give back to the local LGBTQIA+ community than by volunteering with Newcastle Pride during our festival?! We’d love your help for our upcoming festival, click here for more info: https://bit.ly/3q4v3MY

13.01.2022 Happy Lesbian Visibility Day to the incredible & powerful lesbians who are a part of our wonderful community! #LesbianVisibilityDay

13.01.2022 It’s never too late to be yourself and live the life you want! Newcastle Pride finds this adorable!

13.01.2022 The Gatsby High Tea & Cocktail Soirée It's Pride Month & we're celebrating! Newcastle Pride is bringing the Roaring Twenties to life with sparkle ! Come & join us at THE GATSBY for a fabulous high tea & cocktail soiree it’s posh, it’s delicious! Newcastle Maitre d’ hotel icon Phillip Carnell will be waiting to greet you, with entertainment by the gorgeous Glenda Jackson. Arrive 1pm for champagne High Tea served at 2pm... $65 per head includes glass of champagne on arrival, high tea and fabulous entertainment. Gatsby theme costume optional gatsbynewcastle.com.au TICKETS ON SALE NOW https://newcastlepride.com.au/NP-events/thegatsbyhightea/

13.01.2022 We are back and ready to throw the most sequin drenched, blindingly beautiful, unapologetically camp and inclusive Pride Festival Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie has ever seen!"This is Me" festival 2021.

12.01.2022 Newcastle Pride has 3 double passes to Happiest Season up for grabs thanks to Sony Pictures! Just comment below and tell us who you’d take with you to see Kristen Stewart, Dan Levy and more starring in this new romantic comedy about being true to yourself, in cinemas now! #HappiestSeason

11.01.2022 This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism & Transphobia, Newcastle Pride would like to celebrate the strides our community has made to make the world a much more inclusive and safe place. However, we also ackowledge the continuing work that is yet to be done and re-commit ourselves to doing everything we can to make the world a better place for the next generation. #IDAHOBIT2021

11.01.2022 This is Newcastle Pride's entry to Global Pride 2020 - featured on this evening's @globalpride2020 live stream! Happy Global Pride everybody!

10.01.2022 Thank you so much to everybody who has supported us so far this week at our Pop Up Stall at Charlestown Square! Your support has been so incredible that we've got some new merch EXCLUSIVELY for this weekend! Come and see us this weekend to score 'Trans Pride' shirts, 'What A Drag' & 'Diversity Wheel' tote bags plus 'What A Drag' and 'Diversity Wheel' stickers! We'll be at Charlestown Sqaure downstairs outside Myer until Sunday afternoon! We can't wait to see you

10.01.2022 Signage is always important:

09.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day and Newcastle Pride encourages everyone to check in on their mates and ask that simple question: Are you okay? A conversation could change a life. For tips and resources head to ruok.org.au. If you need someone to talk to or some extra support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 #RUOKDay #RUOKDay2020 @ruokday

09.01.2022 Today, on National Sorry Day, Newcastle Pride would like to acknowledge and remember Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities - The Stolen Generations. Newcastle Pride pays respect to the strength, courage and determination of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and commits to being a part of the healing of our nation. #NationalSorryDay

09.01.2022 Check out the ultra cool Rainbow Crossing at The University of Newcastle, Australia Pride 2020 has started at UoN. Three weeks of events for students and staff on campus running until Friday 30th October - with lots to see and do! Check out the full schedule here: www.newcastle.edu.au/pride... @University of Newcastle Students @NUSA Queer Collective

09.01.2022 Newcastle Pride would love to thank the team at Bunnings Kotara for donating a Ryobi Generator to celebrate Pride Month! This amazing gift will be used at many events and festivals and is a great asset for Newcastle Pride. It’s so great to have local businesses supporting the work we do during Pride Month #pride #pridemonth #lgbt #lgbtq #queer #queerpride #bunningswarehouse

09.01.2022 Happy Pan Visibility & Awareness Day from Newcastle Pride!

08.01.2022 Happy Wear it Purple Day 2020! A day to celebrate our LGBTIQ+ young people! Be proud! No one does YOU like you do ... #FreedomToBeMe #WearItPurple2020 #10YearAnniversary #Change #WIP

08.01.2022 Happy #BiVisibilityDay from Newcastle Pride! We see you, we love you and we celebrate you

08.01.2022 There has never been a better time to join / renew your annual Membership with Newcastle Pride - and it only costs $15 ($9 Concession)! Exclusive MEMBERS ONLY events are planned. STAY TUNED Our AGM is right around the corner and only current members of Newcastle Pride will be able to participate and have their say in the future of the Newcastle Pride. ... We have been busy behind the scenes reaching out to amazing local businesses / services to grow the list of benefits Members can access from our supportive partners. You will receive your stunning exclusive Membership card! Newcastle Pride is a not-for-profit community organisation. All income generated from Membership is used to assist in delivering our annual festival, ongoing events and services. So what are you waiting for We would love you to be part of our special PRIDE FAMILY SIGN UP TODAY!

07.01.2022 Get a couple of friends together and enjoy a fabulous afternoon out! Book tickets for you and your friends by Friday here: https://bit.ly/3pSGoiS

06.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS ! During this crazy COVID period the Newcastle Pride Committee have been busy preparing for 2021. Newcastle Pride is heading further afield to re...ach our amazing Hunter Region communities like never before! Under Newcastle Pride's rainbow umbrella we registered the names Lake Macquarie Pride and Hunter Pride with ASIC earlier in the year. We had some amazing new events planned for Maitland and Lake Macquarie in the 2020 festival, which will now carry over to the 2021 This is me festival. Watch this space!

05.01.2022 The Newcastle Pride website now has an extensive list of support services available to support the LGBTIQ+ community. Follow the link to check out the resources available or alternatively if you would like a PDF copy send an email to [email protected]

05.01.2022 YOUTH PRIDE TRIBE FOCUS GROUP - CAN YOU HELP! Newcastle Pride is currently working towards introducing the Youth Pride Tribe in the coming months and have now reached a point where we would like to communicate with the LGBTQIA+ youth and their parents to help us make this group safe, inclusive and most importantly fun. We are holding a focus group Saturday 1st May 2pm to 4pm and still have a few places left for anyone who would like to attend just email [email protected] to register your interest please include yours and your child’s name and their age. Youth 16 and up to 21 years old can attend without a parent.

05.01.2022 AMAZING! Nice work Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus !

04.01.2022 Today is LGBTQ Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Day. Today, Newcastle Pride shows solidarity with victims and survivors, and hopes to shine a light on the issue of abuse within our community. For more info head to DVAFoundation.org Repost: LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation

04.01.2022 Congratulations to our Founder and President Lee-Anne McDougall who received a 2020 Newcastle Volunteer Service Award from Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon MP yesterday! Everyone at Newcastle Pride is very proud and extremely grateful for everything you do for our community!

04.01.2022 We were so honoured to win a Golden Pineapple for Event Management at the inaugural Hunter Diversity & Inclusion Awards this evening! Massive thanks to our amazing committee members, volunteers and everyone who assists us to put on our events! Congratulations to all Golden Pineapple winners. Thank you Bill Armstrong for a organising a fabulous night.... #diversityandinclusion #communitylove #diversitymatters See more

04.01.2022 It’s our last day at Charlestown Square! Your last chance to get your hands on our brand new ‘What A Drag’ and ‘Wheel of Diversity’ merch! We’re here until 5, come and say hey!

03.01.2022 The best way to support Newcastle Pride is by becomming a Newcastle Pride member! Join us now at https://newcastlepride.com.au/! We even have a very special discount to assist existing members during this tough time - just $3 to renew for 2020-21!

03.01.2022 Today would have been Newcastle Pride Festival’s 2020 Fair Day and Dace Party!! Share your favourite memory of Newcastle Pride Festival in the comments!

03.01.2022 MEMBERS ONLY NIGHT, CHECK YOUR INBOX ! COME ON COME OUT AND MINGLE ! DRAG KAROKE AT BLUE KAHUNAS Now is the time to join or renew your annual Membership with N...ewcastle, Lake Mac and Hunter Pride - it only costs $15 ($9 Concession) https://newcastlepride.com.au/membership/ Newcastle Pride and Blue Kahunas have come to together to offer Newcastle Pride members a free monthly social networking night. This event will be held on the first Thursday of the month and each month we plan to book a mix of queer entertainment and all this is free to Newcastle Pride members. Our inaugural night Drag Karaoke with Glenda Jackson is on Thursday November 5th, 7pm - 12am and this event is kindly sponsored by Umbrella Legal. Blue Kahunas is located in Newcastle Mall and is a LGBTIQ+ inclusive venue. Blue Kahunas is a tropical rum bar, cocktail driven and has friendly staff ready to party with us. The monthly members nights are FREE but due to Covid restrictions tickets are limited to 36 so a ticket is required for entry. The event starts at 7pm till late I’m sure everyone will have fun! Blue Kahunas will be offering members two $10 cocktails for the evening, the frothy Coco Espresso and their juicy AF Pina Colada! https://www.bluekahunasbar.com https://www.umbrellalegal.com.au THIS EVENT SPONSORED BY UMBRELLA LEGAL: See more

03.01.2022 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!

02.01.2022 *COMPETITION TIME* Have you heard the exciting news? The Exchange is reopening and launching a brand new, inclusive event Sunday Service at The Exchange (Launch Event!), a weekly safe space for everyone to enjoy! To celebrate, Newcastle Pride has a VIP Package to the launch event to give away. The package includes a reserved table for you and 4 friends PLUS a $100 bar tab! To enter, just tell us in the comments who you’re taking with you!... We also have a second VIP package to give away exclusively to Newcastle Pride members. Just join as a member for the chance to win. If you’re an existing Newcastle Pride member you’re already in the draw! Join here: https://newcastlepride.com.au/membership/ *Prize for both giveaways will be drawn at 12pm on Thursday 1 October 2020. Prizes must be redeemed on Sunday 4 October from 3pm. Reserved table will only be held until 5pm.

02.01.2022 A massive thank you to Adam's Family Meats, New Lambton and Albion Hotel, Newcastle for donating the sausages that we’ll be sizzling up at Bunnings Kotara on Monday! We couldn’t do it without your extremely generous donations #freesauso

02.01.2022 Newcastle Pride pauses to remember our lost, but definitely not forgotten, Trans brothers and sisters tonight on Trans Remembrance Day: Trans rights are human rights.