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FUSE68 'Change is never silent. Love is never wrong'
In this issue. Unstoppable Advocate who's Redefining Disability and Queer Identity. Kinky queer mum quietly ministering to the skin-hungry. Kickball, the game with big red balls! Finding Peace in Every Breath. Bringing Queer Stories to the table. Andrew Barr, The Big Ken Behren. Conversations of Change with Shane Rattenbury. DIY rainbow pride garden, plus all our regulars!
Queer Food Recipe : MadB’s Beetroot Cured Tuna
For those eager to taste some of Queer Food's culinary delights, they have kindly shared some of their — no so secret — recipes that you can try at home.
Evolving Wedding Traditions and Impact of Same-Sex Marriage
Wedding celebrant Chris White writes about the changing landscape of marriage ceremonies since the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia. Let's celebrate love in all its forms!
Sous Chef to Social Entrepreneur: Andy de Groot's Journey with Queer Food
Andy de Groot, the founder of Queer Food, has transformed his passion for culinary arts into a vibrant social enterprise that serves up delicious food to the Canberra LGBTIQ+ community and its allies.
From grassroots to grand celebrations, Canberra SpringOUT turns 25!
As the vibrant hues of spring approach, anticipation builds for pride festivals across the nation. In Canberra, the excitement centres around the highly anticipated SpringOUT festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this November.
Aussie LGBTIQ+ Buddhists feel pressure to hide their identities
New findings by Australian researcher Stephen Kerry, Lecturer in Sociology at Charles Darwin University, have found that LGBTIQ+ Buddhists in Australia are struggling and feel pressure to hide their authentic selves. It's not very Buddhist!
Face Value: The Unattainable Beauty Standards of Gay Culture
Unattainable beauty standards are nothing strange in the western world, but they are uniquely heightened within gay culture. Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier speaks with two young queer men for their perspectives.
National Library of Australia Celebrates Pride Month
June is Global Pride Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community and reflect on progress made and still to be made. To mark the occasion, the National Library of Australia is sharing some historical photographs from thier collection taken at Pride events held in Adelaide and Perth.
Ruby Pedder receives Australia’s largest emerging designer prize
Australia's award-winning digital bank, ubank, has announced Ruby Pedder as the 2024 honouree of its Feel-Good Fashion Fund, Australia’s newest and largest emerging fashion designer prize.