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MEDIA RELEASE Five HIV community-based organisations have been awarded a combined $200,000 to support projects aimed to enhance patient centred care, reduce inequity and stigma and increase health literacy of people living with HIV The five organisations receiving grants are WAAC, Watipa. National Association of people with HIV Australia (NAPWHA), Thorne Harbour Health and HIV/AIDS … Continued
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Three historic venues along Oxford Street are proposed for heritage listing following a study to identify important places for LGBTIQA+ communities. The City of Sydney is proposing to list 134 Oxford Street, better known as the Oxford Hotel, Palms at 124 Oxford Street, and the Universal nightclub, formerly known as the Midnight … Continued
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An Imported Attack on Trans Australians Australian trans speaker and authenticity advocate Bobbi Barrington is calling out the fear-based rhetoric being imported from the U.S. into Australia – rhetoric that does nothing but harm trans people while distracting from real issues. “We don’t need to borrow America’s culture wars,” Bobbi says. “Trans people in … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASEThursday, March 6, 2025 The power of inclusion – driving meaningful change in energy transition A report released today has found worker shortages in Australia’s clean energy construction boom could easily be alleviated if developers reimagine diversity, inclusion and equity in the workforce. The report, Reimagining Diversity in Clean Energy Careers, released by The … Continued
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Qtopia Sydney is deeply saddened by the passing of David Polson AM, their Emeritus Founding Chair and one of the most influential figures in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The NSW Government has announced a State Memorial Service in his honour, to be held on Wednesday, 12 March, with a live stream available for those unable … Continued
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The Progress Pride Flag was tonight raised above Sydney Town Hall to officially mark the start of more than two weeks of Mardi Gras celebrations. Attending the Progress Pride flag raising ceremony were Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organisers, key members of rainbow communities, participants of the first Mardi Gras protest in 1978 … Continued
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WHAT: The City of Sydney will host 2 ceremonies to officially mark the start of Mardi Gras celebrations. The Lord Mayor will cut a ribbon to officially open a new colourful Progress Pride flag and raised intersection at Taylor Square, outside Qtopia. The ribbon cutting will be followed by the Progress Pride … Continued
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WHAT: The City of Sydney will host 2 ceremonies to officially mark the start of Mardi Gras celebrations. The Lord Mayor will cut a ribbon to officially open a new colourful Progress Pride flag and raised intersection at Taylor Square, outside Qtopia. The ribbon cutting will be followed by the Progress Pride … Continued
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With Australia’s HIV notifications declining since 2013, a Monash-led position paper in The Lancet HIV says Australia is in a globally unique position to plan for a near future of virtual elimination of HIV transmission. “Essential to achieving virtual elimination is the need for continued collaboration from community organisations, clinicians, researchers, and funding agencies,” they found. … Continued
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The arched roads on both sides of Oxford Street at Taylor Square are now painted with pride, right in time for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The City of Sydney has completed work on a new colourful Progress Pride flag and raised intersection at Taylor Square where Forbes and Bourke streets meet … Continued
