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25.01.2022 Queer Auslan: A Crash Course

25.01.2022 [BREAKING] We won with 60% of the vote! #WorldPride2023 #SydneyBid2023 #WorldPride

21.01.2022 Voters in Switzerland have backed a proposal to make discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and sexual identity illegal. In Switzerland, discrimination because of race or religion is already illegal.

20.01.2022 We're thrilled to announce that Birth Certificate Reform has passed in Victoria! This is a huge step forward in fairer access to accurate documentation, equali...ty, and recognition for trans and gender diverse people in our state! We’re proud to have been part of achieving this change, and thank the many across our community who fought hard for change and progress. As always there’s still much to do and many more vital issues ahead, but tonight, after many years of tireless work we congratulate everyone who helped achieve this historic reform and we’re overjoyed to be celebrating a big win!

19.01.2022 Woo-hoo! After attending our last Masterclass Susan from A Ceremony By Design is now a vendor at our next showcase.

19.01.2022 Statistics just released from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Interesting to note that there was a 5.5% increase in marriages in 2018, the first year Australia allowed same-sex marriages which roughly equated to 5% of marriages. Funny that!

19.01.2022 "We're talking about the ability to earn a living, the ability to support our families, the ability to secure a safe place to live. I mean, this goes to the very heart of what it is to live and work in this country." Only 22 states forbid discrimination against sexual minorities in the workplace. Ms Tabacco Mar said it was up to the Supreme Court to stop the LGBTQ+ community from being "relegated to second class status."

19.01.2022 The Australian Bureau of Statistics has ditched preparations to ask about sexual orientation and gender identity in the 2021 census, although a question whether people are male, female or non-binary is still under consideration.

18.01.2022 Transgender and non-binary people in the USA will soon have the option to choose the first name they want on their payment cards without it having to match thei...r legal name. Almost one-third of transgender people who show IDs with conflicting information were insulted, denied service, asked to leave a store, or physically harmed, according to a survey by the National Center for Transgender Equality, a transgender advocacy organization. See more

17.01.2022 Manchester UK was painted with rainbows during Manchester Pride! This giant Pride Brush was at Spinningfields shopping spot. #ManchesterPride

16.01.2022 [USA] Alternatives Federal Credit Union recently launched the TransAction Financial Empowerment Program, offering loans specifically designed for those in the transgender and non-binary communities. The program, which was announced in June, provides loans to support transition-related care and expenses. These include, but are not limited to, hormone therapy, vocal coaching, wardrobe changes, surgeries and other needs.

13.01.2022 Announcing a new Sydney Showcase!!! Held at Kittyhawk in Sydney's CBD straight after work on a Wednesday. Sign up to get a free glass of champagne upon arrival!

12.01.2022 A sure sign you're meant to be? A larger-than-life double rainbow stretching across the sky on your wedding day. : @feelandfocus #loveislove #rainbowwedding #rainbow #gayweddingideas #weducation #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer

12.01.2022 The Unsuitable Podcast - Between the Seams is a collection of real life stories of people in the queer community. Founded by Deb Saywell, SHANE Ave. specialises in clothing for the Queer Community and the podcast is a natural extension of the business, presenting the stories of clients which range from heartwarming to gut wrenching and everything in between. They're stories of triumph and tragedy, heartbreak and hope. But ultimately, they are human stories and they are the best tales of all.

11.01.2022 Questions to Ask Your Venue - We have put together some crucial questions to ask your venue. Based around date & time, what's included, #accommodation, vendors & #styling and #venue specifics. https://www.equallywed.com.au/g/questions-to-ask-your-venue

09.01.2022 Being forced to hide who you are constantly 24/7 eats away at you. Wagga Wagga is known for its conservative history, but this woman is determined to make life easier for the local #LGBTQI+ community.

06.01.2022 The legacy of George Duncan the unsolved death that paved the way for same-sex marriage. Dr Duncan's job offer would lead him to his death, but ultimately push South Australia into enacting the country's first homosexual law reforms.

05.01.2022 Today is World AIDS Day (December 1), a time for us to come together to remember those we have lost an AIDS-related illness. It is also time to raise awareness ...of issues surrounding HIV, and show solidarity with and support for people living with HIV. When World AIDS Day was first held in 1988, it was a time of devastation and grief. The HIV crisis was at its peak and many of our loved ones were getting sick and dying. Our communities were stigmatised and marginalised, living under a cloud of uncertainty and fear. But in the face of insurmountable odds, gay men mobilised and took action, as did other affected groups such as sex workers and people who injected drugs. Marching alongside were researchers, scientists, clinicians and policymakers, as well as allied communities across the spectrum all of whom bravely took up the fight against HIV/AIDS. Thirty years on, HIV is still with us, but times have changed. We have made remarkable progress since the early years of the HIV crisis. Recent data in NSW shows that HIV diagnoses continue to decline overall, HIV testing rates are at an all-time high, and more people living with HIV are on treatment than ever before. We are heading in the right direction but we still have a long way to go. While HIV notifications are declining among Australian born gay men, we are not seeing this same decline among those born overseas. Moreover, while HIV testing is at an all-time high, there are still some people being diagnosed late with HIV. In addition, despite advancements in testing and treatment, some attitudes haven’t changed. Stigma can have profound impacts on people living with HIV and can prevent those at risk from getting tested and accessing the support they need. In order to truly end HIV, we must ensure everyone is on board and that no one gets left behind. So on this World AIDS Day, let’s take the opportunity to think of the past and remember those we have lost. And in doing so, reflect on how far we have come and survey the path that lies before us. We’re all in this together every journey counts.

04.01.2022 Happy Coming Out Day! Such an important day to mark. And I'm thrilled that each year, it coincides with my birthday! Yay! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/coming-out-day/