Save the NEW date!
After careful consideration, and in light of the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns in NSW, the ACT and Victoria, we've decided to move Better Together 2022, our 5th National LGBTIQ+ Conference, to the middle of next year.
LGBTIQ 101
What does LGBTIQ mean? In order to end discrimination, it’s essential to have a foundational understanding of what LGBTIQ means. We will discuss the differences between sex, gender and sexuality and unpack the LGBTIQ acronym.
LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Code of Conduct
Here is a template to help you create an LGBTIQA+ inclusive code of conduct for your business or workplace.
Better Together 2021 Agenda
We are excited to release the Better Together 2021 conference agenda! Have a look.
Expression of Interest for Disability Caucus Speakers
Are you working as an advocate, have you participated in an awesome program, are you learning about something and want the rest of the community to know about it? If you have something to share with the LGBTIQ+ disability community, this is your chance!
Volunteer with us!
Are you passionate about giving back to the LGBTIQ+ community? Find out how you can volunteer with us.
What is a Caucus?
The caucus meetings are a key feature of Better Together. Find out what they are.
LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing Day
Join us on Saturday 8th May 2021 at Williamstown Town Hall, Williamstown and participate in a day of connection, nourishment, learning and practice for LGBTIQA+ communities in Melbourne's west.
Trans Awareness Week 2020
In 2020, Transgender Awareness Week will take place from 13-19 November. The week is an important time in the LGBTIQ+ calendar because it raises the visibility of trans people around the world. During this time, allies and organisations around the country and the world, participate in Transgender Awareness Week (also called Trans Awareness Week) to help amplify the stories and experiences of transgender people and raise awareness about the trans community to the public.
LGBTIQ History Month
What is LGBTIQ History Month?
LGBTIQA+ Dates
Important LGBTIQ+ memorial days, events and anniversaries in Australia.
Australian LGBTIQA+ Policy Guide
Introducing the Australian LGBTIQA+ Policy Guide 2020. Available for all levels of governments, non-profits, businesses, advocacy organisations, political parties, academics, researchers, policy advisers and the media to download and use.
What’s the latest from The Equality Project?
A letter from Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, CEO, The Equality Project.
GiveOUT Day 2020
While we’ve achieved marriage equality in Australia, this is only one step towards true equality for LGBTIQ+ people. On Give Out Day 2020 help us take the next step forward.
Building Media Strategy for Long-Term Change
We are delivering a component of our Advocacy 101 training program online. Join Ross Murray from GLAAD and hone your advocacy skills to shape the narrative and effect positive social change.
Strange times call for new plans.
COVID-19 has thrown our entire events calendar for 2020 into disarray. We’ve had to postponed our training events multiple times and sadly we now have to delay all our events further into 2021. Find out all the details.
Exhibit at Better Together 2021
Become an exhibitor at Better Together 2021. We have opened applications for up to 15 stallholders to exhibit at our next LGBTIQ+ conference in Adelaide on 18-19 June 2021.
How do you lead the narrative and effect positive change?
How do you initiate, activate and lead the conversation for positive change? Find out about our upcoming training programs in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Cairns.
The Stonewall Uprising
How did Stonewall change the LGBTIQ+ movement?
A list of resources to help you understand racism
Now more than ever, it's important to look at the reality of racism. If you’re not sure how to respond you can listen and learn. Here’s a list of resources that will help illuminate the way forward.