Everyman Theatre is set to revive its critically acclaimed production ‘Queers’ at the Old Causeway Hall in February. This immersive and innovative show, curated by Mark Gatiss and directed by Jarrad West and Steph Roberts, invites audiences to delve into a century of evolving social attitudes and political milestones in British Queer history.
The Capital of Equality Grants Program has been redesigned to better respond to community needs. $700,000 has been allocated to the 2024 grant rounds. The funding is available across three streams:
The Connection Fund
Partnerships and Capacity Building
LGBTIQ+ Leadership
The LGBTIQ+ leadership stream supports people who seeking to develop as a LGBTIQ+ leader. Funding is available for people who lack organisational funding for their professional development. Grants can be used to support participation in conferences, training, mentoring programs and other professional development oppor…
Seeing Eye Dog’s Australia urgently need more puppy carers – no matter the sexual orientation or relationship status, puppies don’t discriminate and just need a loving home.
So many amazing people are living regular lives but doing extraordinary things; it really does warm our hearts and top up our inspiration. This issue we are super excited to have local hero Jolene Mifsud, AKA InkBits (they/them), gracing our cover.
Canberra Frontrunners is a group who get together at 9am each Saturday for a run/walk/amble/dog-assisted amble around Canberra before having breakfast at a local cafe.
We welcome runners of all abilities, whether beginners or experienced, recreational or competitive. You don’t have to be an accomplished runner before running with the club.
Canberra Frontrunners is part of an international LGBTIQ+ organisation that promotes the good benefits that a bit of healthy exercise can bring. Frontrunners is a great way to start off the weekend where our runs will take you to some of Canberra's scenic…
All parts of your body age and the penis is no exception. Changes to how your penis looks or works can be signs of underlying health issues and can affect your quality of life. So understanding which changes are normal and when to seek help is important.
Here’s what you can expect to happen to your penis as you age, and when to be concerned.
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.
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.
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, w…
