Join us for a powerful conversation exploring the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people across multiple domains of wellbeing—focusing on connection, education, affirmation and strength.

Presenters Shakara Liddelow-Hunt (The Kids Institute), Professor Adam Bourne (ARCSHS), and Peter Waples-Crowe (Thorne Harbour Health) will unpack key findings from a series of new factsheets developed by ARCSHS. These factsheets highlight the voices and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people in relation to relationships and family, gender affirmation, education, and feeling good.

This webinar will provide insight into how the project came about, the importance of disaggregating Aboriginal data, and what the findings mean in practice. Presenters will highlight not only the challenges but also the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people, offering practical suggestions for applying these strengths in service provision, advocacy and community work.

This session will help attendees:

• Deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people’s wellbeing
• Recognise and apply the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people in their practice
• Contextualise the findings within broader efforts to improve health and wellbeing outcomes

Don't miss this important opportunity to learn from leading researchers and community advocates.

Image: Ngutan Dunguludja Mulana Woka ‘Many strong spirits in country’, from Yorta itjumatj Yalneborrang (Healthy Blanket) An LGBTQIA+ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Tapestry of Health Artist:  Georgia, or G (she/they), is a 22-year-old Aboriginal digital artist from the Yorta Yorta Nation and a descendant of activist William Cooper, who she honours by signing her work “G.Cooper”. Based in Melbourne, Georgia specialises in digital illustration and works across various mediums. Their art blends cultural heritage with contemporary techniques, featuring symbols like the long neck turtle and Bundjil the eagle. Georgia aims to preserve cultural stories and address issues like cultural appropriation and digital accessibility. Their work includes collaborations for the Beyond the Valley festival and commissions for Surf Coast Secondary College. Guided by mentors, Georgia strives to share Aboriginal culture and foster cross-cultural understanding. Source: latrobe.edu.au/arcshs. 

📅 Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025

⏰ Time: 1.00pm-1.45pm AEDT

📍 Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular and Affiliate member organisations can attend free as part of their membership benefits. Please RSVP below.

Are you a non-member, or an individual member? Please register here ($20).

Join us for a powerful conversation exploring the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people across multiple domains of wellbeing—focusing on connection, education, affirmation and strength.

Presenters Shakara Liddelow-Hunt (The Kids Institute), Professor Adam Bourne (ARCSHS), and Peter Waples-Crowe (Thorne Harbour Health) will unpack key findings from a series of new factsheets developed by ARCSHS. These factsheets highlight the voices and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people in relation to relationships and family, gender affirmation, education, and feeling good.

This webinar will provide insight into how the project came about, the importance of disaggregating Aboriginal data, and what the findings mean in practice. Presenters will highlight not only the challenges but also the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people, offering practical suggestions for applying these strengths in service provision, advocacy and community work.

This session will help attendees:

• Deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people’s wellbeing
• Recognise and apply the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people in their practice
• Contextualise the findings within broader efforts to improve health and wellbeing outcomes

Don't miss this important opportunity to learn from leading researchers and community advocates.

Image: Ngutan Dunguludja Mulana Woka ‘Many strong spirits in country’, from Yorta itjumatj Yalneborrang (Healthy Blanket) An LGBTQIA+ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Tapestry of Health Artist:  Georgia, or G (she/they), is a 22-year-old Aboriginal digital artist from the Yorta Yorta Nation and a descendant of activist William Cooper, who she honours by signing her work “G.Cooper”. Based in Melbourne, Georgia specialises in digital illustration and works across various mediums. Their art blends cultural heritage with contemporary techniques, featuring symbols like the long neck turtle and Bundjil the eagle. Georgia aims to preserve cultural stories and address issues like cultural appropriation and digital accessibility. Their work includes collaborations for the Beyond the Valley festival and commissions for Surf Coast Secondary College. Guided by mentors, Georgia strives to share Aboriginal culture and foster cross-cultural understanding. Source: latrobe.edu.au/arcshs. 

📅 Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025

⏰ Time: 1.00pm-1.45pm AEDT

📍 Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Staff, volunteers and delegates of LHA Full, Regular and Affiliate member organisations can attend free as part of their membership benefits. Please RSVP here.

The Light Up the Night Gala is Australia’s premier and purposeful LGBTQ+ fundraising event, hosted by the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation. 

The elegant evening is a chance for hundreds of allies, business leaders, political representatives, community groups and philanthropists to take a visible stand and support an important cause.

Celebrating its fourth year in 2025, the Light Up the Night Gala is equal parts style and substance – an eagerly anticipated and well-attended black-tie event that unites people in a shared cause.

The spectacular event is hosted in the architecturally stunning Brisbane City Hall under the rainbow dome of its beautifully preserved Main Auditorium.

Guests enjoy networking opportunities, a sumptuous three-course dinner with premium beverages, guest speakers, powerful stories, special headline entertainers, live music, live auction and raffles.

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ABOUT LGBTQ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS FOUNDATION

We are a strong voice for LGBTQ+ domestic violence victims and survivors, working to end domestic, family and intimate partner violence and abuse within LGBTQ+ communities.

We are a registered charity, founded in 2020, and are committed to shining a light on an epidemic that’s plagued LGBTQ+ communities for far too long.

Propelled by passionate volunteers and governed by a Board of Directors, we strive to overcome a fundamental lack of awareness, representation and understanding about the prevalence of this abuse.

We work tirelessly to provide education, information and resources to support services, workplaces, bystanders and survivors. We know that visibility is the key. By cultivating a culture of awareness, we can create real and meaningful change. 

Our mission is to ensure everyone – no matter their sexuality or gender identity – feels seen and believed and receives safe and inclusive support.

Learn more: dvafoundation.org

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This is an 18+ Event.