Rainbow Territory*: Our community matters Friday, 13 February 2015, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Darwin, Northern Territory In August 2014, David Tollner, who at the time was Deputy Chief Minister, made homophobic comments which were widely reported in Northern Territory and national media. Mr Tollner has recently been appointed as Treasurer, despite his failure to apologise publically for the […]
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Cake to share
Cake to share is a random section of the newsletter where people can share something with others. Not all cake suits all tastes, so please sample or skip as you wish. Email your cake to share to outnt@outnt.info History – Mardi Gras – just a party? ABC video, history of Sydney’s Mardi Gras, 9 minutes. Warning, the video contains a […]
Rainbow Territory workshop
As a new organisation Rainbow Territory is developing its approach to working together as a group. To assist this we are holding a workshop to determine the decision making processes, and other key processes for how we function as an organisation. If you are interested in being part of Rainbow Territory in an ongoing way […]
National LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care Network
The National LGBTI Health Alliance, through the Silver Rainbow Project, is forming a national LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Network. This is an exciting opportunity to share your experience, knowledge, or research with others who are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of older LGBTI people while building your network of practice. Applications close: […]
Theatre for social and political change
Are you interested in being part of a group creating theatre for social and political change? People with performance skills as well as non-actors are welcome. We want to work with a group of people to create performances that tell our stories as activists working for social justice. By sharing our stories of working for change and […]
Alice Springs youth support group
Headspace Alice Springs are working with NTAHC to get a ‘support group’ up and running for LGBTI youth in Alice. The age group they are looking to support is from 12 – 25. However they are looking for interested youth who would like to be a part of the support group and are looking for […]
Postcard from the Territory – Alice Springs
“If you’ve ever wondered what a mix of The Red Centre and The Emerald City looks and feels like, do yourselves a huge favor. Come and visit where Alice IS Wonderland right now for adventures yet to be undertaken and memories you’ll keep for a lifetime. Such a special mix of some wonderful people, stunning […]
Hello + love from Alice – OUT NT newsletter # 4
Hello. This newsletter we are running the first Postcard from the Territory. This is a way to connect between cities, towns, rural, & remote, and new and established Territorians. The first postcard is from Alice Springs (for newcomers it’s located just down the road from Darwin and up the road from Adelaide). In other updates, […]
OUT NT newsletter 3: Cake to share
Cake to share is a random section of the OUT NT newsletter where people can share something with others. Not all cake suits all tastes, so please sample or skip as you wish. Email your cake to share to outnt[at]outnt.info What’s on Just across the ditch: the 3rd Asia Pacific Outgames were in Darwin in May 2014, […]
Reflecting on achievements, planning for action: Rainbow Territory
Rainbow Territory has had a busy few months since forming in September 2014: Wrote a letter to the NT Minister for Health commending the governments inclusion of LGBTQI people in their Suicide Prevention Strategy, and have been invited to have ongoing dialogue with the government on this issue; Held an equality rally and launched the OUT NT website outside […]
Rights on Show, Pillow Talk
A group artwork by Rainbow Territory members and others won the People’s Choice award at the Darwin Community Legal Service ‘Rights on Show’ exhibition. This queer themed artwork responded to homophobic comments by former Deputy Chief Minister Dave Tollner and broader homophobia in society.
Fundraiser: Drag queen bingo
The LGBTQI community and its allies joined together on Wednesday the 21st of January at Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser. The packed out and fun filled event was supported by the Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis Council and The Departure Lounge, and aimed to raise funds for Darwin’s first ever Mardi Gras Float. The Darwin Mardi Gras […]