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24.01.2022 Great news coming out of the UK

24.01.2022 Support our fundraising effort through GiveOUT, you can see details here! The first donations on the 16th will be match-dollar for dollar ! https://giveout.org.au/victoryfundaustralia

23.01.2022 Show your pride and support this startup dedicated to enabling and supporting LGBTIQ Australians to run for public office! Donate here: https://giveout.org.au/victoryfundaustralia

23.01.2022 It’s a step closer to equality, time for the rest of Australia to follow suit

21.01.2022 We love you and we see you

20.01.2022 Very happy to see

20.01.2022 Show your pride and support this startup dedicated to enabling and supporting LGBTIQ Australians to run for public office! Donate here: https://giveout.org.au/victoryfundaustralia

20.01.2022 Donate here! https://giveout.org.au/victoryfundaustralia

19.01.2022 Happy National Coming Out Day. We look forward to a future where coming out won’t have to be something that many have to overcome

19.01.2022 The potential is still there to save the heart of Oxford Street as a focus of Sydney’s LGBTQI community, but it will take a concerted effort.

19.01.2022 The show must go on! Excellent news Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

18.01.2022 Donate to this startup dedicated to enabling and supporting LGBTIQ Australians in running for public office. Click here! https://lnkd.in/g4dBZ6g

17.01.2022 The New South Wales Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSWGLRL) have rallied a number of peak bodies and support organisations to speak out against the Bill with a joint statement The statement’s signatories include LGBTIQ+ health service ACON, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), the City of Sydney and the Inner City Legal Centre among others. There is a real need for positivity right now in NSW and Latham could... do a Bill that would actually benefit the state for example, a Bill that would reduce unemployment during the pandemic, increase support to our frontline staff, support small businesses, assist elderly residents in aged care and nursing homes, or young people who have been impacted by social isolation, said NSWGLRL co-convenor Jack Whitney. Instead, he is attacking LGBTIQ children. Co-convenor Audrey Marsh adds that young trans and gender diverse people need the support of their school communities. Any reactive legislation that attempts to make the lives to trans and gender diverse children harder is cruel and must be stopped.

15.01.2022 Our submission to the Review of the New South Wales School Curriculum is now publicly available. You can also see our community partner ACON's available. We are concerned the Chair of the Inquiry Mark Latham seeks to remove well-being and anti-bullying programs in our schools. We are also concerned about LGBTIQ education moving forward. You can see more here: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx

15.01.2022 Some great news FINALLY in 2020

15.01.2022 Opposition is mounting on Mark Latham’s Parental Rights Education Bill. In August the NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby organised a joint public statement from more than 22 organisations, including the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, opposing the bill. The statement says the bill is incompatible with existing anti-discrimination laws and would encourage transphobia and undermine anti-bullying efforts. NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby co-convenor Jack Whitney says the Latham bill would also make it harder for teachers or other staff who are transgender.

13.01.2022 Reach out connect support NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby advocates for the mental health of our community members. It’s a place for you to give and receive support. #kindness #sharethelove

12.01.2022 One of co-convenors, Jack Whitney spoke with campaign partner Australian Association of Social Workers on LGBTIQ+ human rights and implications of the religious freedom bill you can join the campaign now through www.protectusall.com.au

12.01.2022 Co-Convenor Audrey Marsh has been invited to join this briefing with Equality Australia and Penny Sharpe MLC on Mark Latham’s attacks on our community. There’s no room for this bill and Labor need to oppose it outright. You can sign up at the link below

12.01.2022 Mark Latham and One Nation are attacking trans, gender diverse and intersex children. Write a letter to your MP today at https://equalityaustralia.org.au/ignoranceineducationbill/

10.01.2022 The LGBTIQ community, along with many others, are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Justice Ginsburg. She was always on the right side of history in the fight for women’s and LGBTIQ equality. She joined majority decisions in many landmark cases in LGBTIQ civil rights history, including Romer v. Evans in 1996, Lawrence v. Texas in 2003, Windsor v. U.S. in 2013 and Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015. In addition, she joined the majority in Bostock v. Clayton County in 2020. She performed many same-sex marriage ceremonies, and was the first Supreme Court justice to do so.

08.01.2022 We’re constantly being reminded that our fight for equality is not over yet. Last week the trans community in France lost a sister, with a 17-year-old trans girl taking her life only days after she was shamed by a school administrator for dressing as her true self and wearing a skirt.

08.01.2022 We want to bring attention to the talented illustrator @jeniferrprince (on Instagram) who celebrate her love with art . We love you, we see you. #sharethelove

07.01.2022 BIG NEWS The reality of a Pride Centre is one step closer! Thank you Inner West Council and Darcy Byrne and community advocates Mat Howard for your leadership.

07.01.2022 GiveOut Day 2020 is here! You can donate now here: https://giveout.org.au/victoryfundaustralia

07.01.2022 We have made our submission to the Mandatory Disease Testing Bill. Thank you ACON, Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), NUAA NSW, Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine, HIV AIDS Legal Centre and Bobby Goldsmith Foundation for the leadership. As a combination, this legislation: 1. Contradicts the science and evidence 2. Jeopardises existing law and systems... 3. Creates distrust between citizens and authorities 4. Violates human rights and civil liberties 5. Stigmatises and marginalises people living with HIV and BBVs. See more

06.01.2022 Co-Convenor Jack Whitney presented evidence and testimony at NSW Parliament on the Mark Latham One Nation Religious Freedom Bill. He was in the company of our friends at Equality Australia and Twenty10. This Bill has problems and we want to work them out. We want to work with the community to ensure that there is a Bill that upholds the dignity and worth of all people.... We want to ensure there is a Bill that builds respect and tolerance in society, not diminishes it. You can join the campaign now, launched with over 90+ organisations. You can find it at: www.protectusall.com.au

06.01.2022 SHARE SHARE SHARE: We have sent off our submission to the Joint Select Committee! One Nation and Mark Latham are attempting to erode the protections we have fought hard for. Community members can complete the NSW Parliament's Joint Committee survey on the Bill by end of day TODAY. It's only two questions - do you oppose it and why?https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F8KFWXB

05.01.2022 Alastair Lawrie writes today in the The Sydney Morning Herald the impacts of Latham’s Religious Freedom Bill.

04.01.2022 A South African gay Imam is taking it upon himself to teach Muslims from his country about sexuality and gender identity within Islam during the COVID-19 pandemic.

04.01.2022 Yesterday was International Lesbian Day We shared the work of independent lesbian artists and also some of our favourite archived photos If only every day was international lesbian day #sharethelove

02.01.2022 The fight must carry on

02.01.2022 Happy International Lesbian Day! Thank you @selenesanzfelix (on Instagram) for this moment and sharing it with us. All love is equal and beautiful, worthy of our celebration #sharethelove

01.01.2022 We are saddened by the passing of friend, ally and stalwart Susan Ryan AO. Susan was one of the first to propose reform for homosexual laws in her state and became the pioneer for many modern day anti-discrimination laws. Rest in power

01.01.2022 Tomorrow is Wear it Purple Day! The annual awareness day for young LGBTIQA+ in Australia. Make sure to wear purple to celebrate diversity and young people from the LGBTIQA+ community.

01.01.2022 Trans and gender diverse people face daily battles to be seen as their authentic selves across the world from Australia to Germany and Canada.