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Positive Futures: Just Like Us study has shown that support is key to LGBTIQ young people’s success as adults.

In partnership with BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation, 22 LGBTQIA+ groups from around Australia on Wednesday joined together in support of the Yes campaign for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander constitutional recognition.

The official Mardi Gras after-party, which attracts more than 10,000 people, has been held at Hordern Pavilion, Watson’s and The Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park for many years, although it has been criticised in recent years for overcapacity issues.

The FUSE Big Gay Winter Breakfast was held on a beautiful Canberra morning at the Stepping Stone Café at Strathnairn Arts in Holt.

Right-wing Australian Christan politician and lobbyist Lyle Shelton from the 'Family First Party' said he believes that the gay penguin couple at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium are not only "fake" but are also being used to indoctrinate young children.

The ACT Assembly has passed legislation to protect intersex human rights.

For the second year, photographer Nathan J Lester celebrated Pride Month with a photoshoot outside Parliament House. While the day was about fun, pride, meeting friends and connecting with the queer community, Nathan says the shoot also helps draw attention to the LGBTIQ+ community and shows their message is ‘Loud and Proud’.

How will you vote? This article delves into what we can learn from the marriage equality vote and about supporting First Nations people during the Voice debate. Studies show that exposure to negative messaging can lead to greater levels of stress, depression and anxiety.

Happy Pride! Everyone is welcome on-board the Light Rail!