Skip to content

La Trobe awarded $2 million for LGBTIQA+ population surveys

By API User

La Trobe University has been awarded $2 million in Federal Government funding to conduct Australia’s largest surveys into the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people to inform policies, programs and services. Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler MP and Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney MP announced La Trobe’s Australian Research … Continued

LGBTIQA+ Action Plan important to close health gaps, says peak body

By API User

Australia’s peak body for public health, Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), applauds the Government’s announcement of a 10-year Action Plan to improve the health and wellbeing of the LGBTIQA+ community. The National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People, launched today, outlines ways to improve the care LGBTIQA+ people receive and … Continued

Qtopia Sydney Announces Season 2025 at The Loading Dock Theatre: A Bold and Diverse Program Celebrating Queer and Ally Stories

By API User

On 28 November 2024, the second season of Qtopia Sydney’s Loading Dock Theatre was revealed, featuring a stellar line up of Australian and international works. The 2024 inaugural season saw nearly 400 artists working on shows and sharing their stories with over 9,000 audience members. The new theatre space has proven to be a vital … Continued

World AIDS Day a moment to reflect and recommit

By API User

Australia’s world-leading HIV response has been strengthened by new government commitments announced at the World AIDS Day Parliamentary Breakfast.   Health Equity Matters CEO Dash Heath-Paynter welcomed the release of a new National HIV Strategy by Health Minister, the Hon. Mark Butler at the Parliamentary Breakfast, describing it as a continuation of Australia’s multipartisan approach … Continued

Five inspiring Australians recognised for their advocacy, support and care for people living with HIV

By API User

Melbourne, Australia, 23 November 2025: The National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) and Gilead Sciences Australia are proud to announce the 2024 Community Champions – five inspiring Australians who have been recognised for their advocacy, support and care for people living with HIV. Now in its fourth year, the Community Champions program was … Continued

EXPERT ALERT – TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK

By API User

BOBBI BARRINGTON – Trans Woman | Speaker | Authenticity Advocate, is available for comment on issues relating to Transgender Awareness Week – 13-19 November, and Transgender Day of Remembrance 20 November.   QUOTES FROM BOBBI   “Recognising gender dysphoria and doing something about it takes profound courage.  If you want to witness true bravery, look … Continued

New Progress Pride flag for Darlinghurst

By API User

Construction is under way on a new raised intersection at Bourke and Forbes streets in Darlinghurst to proudly celebrate people of diverse sexualities and genders. Featuring the Progress Pride flag design, the colourful, painted, permanent intersection will create a safer crossing of streets alongside Taylor Square. It will lead people to the recently opened Qtopia … Continued