It’s something that has been on my mind lately: why do people create things? Why, in the face of the world descending into despair, would one get up every single day and do something as complex, messy and unpredictable as making art? I can’t say why creativity matters to you or even that it should. I can only share why art helps me get out of bed in the mornings (most days) and my experience as a practising artist and registered art therapist.
The ACT Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) Ministerial Advisory Council (the Council) provides strategic advice to the ACT Government on issues affecting LGBTIQ+ communities in` the ACT. LGBTIQ+ is used respectfully to include all people of diverse sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics or sexual orientation.
With a stellar lineup of folk singers, musicians, dancers, and entertainers, you'll also find a diverse range of talented LGBTIQ artists, and of course, Canberra's very own Qwire will perform a special performance at this year's festival.
The National Folk Festival in Canberra is Australia’s home and heart of folk culture, having created Five Days in a Perfect World for over 50 years. Here are our queer lineup favourites!
Here are our queer lineup favourites!
1. Grace Petrie - Queer As Folk
The dynamic Grace Petrie, celebrated for her potent protest songs, comedy, and LGBTQ+ activism,...
Aussie & International LGBTIQ+ Days of Significance
Our list of LGBTIQ+ days of significance. Memorial days, remembrance and awareness days that are celebrated and commemorated in Australia.
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It may come as no surprise to dog owners, but just living with a dog can make you happier and walking the dog can be the highlight of the day. With exercise being one of the few reasons for leaving the house for millions of Australians, walking your dog (or someone else's) also benefits both dog owners and their furry friends. Research has shown that dogs can help alleviate everything from depression to anxiety to aggression and other mental health problems.
From humble beginnings in 1997, ChillOut Festival has grown to become Australia’s largest and most popular LGBTIQ+ country pride festivals.
Gear up for yet another fabulous celebration of pride as the ChillOut Festival returns to Daylesford in 2024, promising two weeks of vibrant and fun festivities, treating locals and visitors alike to a spectacular showcase of diversity and inclusivity.
This year’s theme, “Boots and Bling,” sets the stage for a celebration like no other in Australia's queer country capital!
ChillOut is an annual LGBTIQ+ pride festival that has become a hallmark of Day...
Foster carers are single, married or in a de-facto relationship, renting or owning a home, working full-time, part-time or even not working. With or without children, young or old.
Whatever their background, what all foster carers have in common is an ability and a desire to provide safe, nurturing homes that can make a huge difference to a vulnerable child's life.
Foster care requires flexibility, commitment, patience and, yes, some hard work. It can be challenging, but it's also extremely rewarding.
As a foster parent, you can make an important difference to a child's life at a t...
We all fall over; it’s OK. Let it go. There were three pages left blank on my FUSE layout with only a few days to go before my editorial deadline — they were labelled ‘Alex to write a spiritual article’. I’ve been struggling and kept telling myself, “How can I possibly share any wisdom when I’ve fallen over again”. So, the pages remained blank. What could I possibly share?
In a move for greater inclusivity, Dictionary.com have announced that they will now be using gender-neutral terms like“they” or “their” instead of “he or she” or “his or her” in entries where there’s no reason to be specific about gender, or where the language can be streamlined. In some cases, pronouns will be omitted altogether if they’re unnecessary.
