PHOTO: L-R Justice Michael Kirby AC, Dr. Terence McClafferty and Dr. Dino Hodge at the launch of ‘Don Dunstan – Intimacy & Liberty’ (Panos Couros photo) Dr Dino Hodge was presented with a Contribution to the Community award in Darwin in June by NTAHC. NTAHC staff, board members, and community supporters joined together to recognise […]
Tag Archives: activism
Theatre of the Oppressed
Theatre of the Oppressed is a Darwin based group that uses theatre for social and political change. Its upcoming round of workshops will focus on homophobia, and we are inviting people who want to challenge homophobia to get involved. No acting experience is required. Why is Theatre of the Oppressed focusing on homophobia? 1. Challenging […]
Marriage equality, the last hurdle?
St Paul’s primary school in Darwin recently attracted national media attention for releasing a 15 page anti-marriage equality flyer in the school newsletter, as has Natasha Grigg ‘s announcement of support for marriage equality. While marriage equality is an important step for LGBTQI people in the Northern Territory, other inequalities will continue to exist even if the federal marriage act is amended to […]
Rainbow Territory beer can regatta
Rainbow Territory are planning to do The Beer Can Regatta this year. We require the help and support of the LGBTIQ Community. We require CANS to build our boat, as well as People Power on the day, and in the lead up to it. There are a few events that we would like to enter as a community. These are: Tug of War […]
Law reform panel recounts historic campaign to remove discrimination against LGBTQI people in the NT
Caitlin Perry, part of the law reform campaign group that removed much NT discrimination against LGBTQI in the early 2000s, participated in a recent panel discussion of successful law reform campaigns in the NT. As a panelist, Caitlin gave an overview of the campaign which was initiated by the bashing of a gay man in […]
Alice Springs Pride Carnivale & Darwin Pride Festival
Please save the dates for the two Prides that are happening in Alice and Darwin. Both homegrown and pulled together by the communities they are held in. Expect awesomeness, community, and fun. Please get in touch if you can help out at either festival, or express interest as a performer or artist, or other. Upcoming fundraiser for Darwin […]
Theatre of the Oppressed – first session
Theatre of the Oppressed is a Darwin based group that uses theatre for social and political change. Its upcoming round of workshops will focus on homophobia, and we are inviting people who want to challenge homophobia to get involved. No acting experience is required. Why is Theatre of the Oppressed focusing on homophobia? 1. Challenging […]
Rainbow colours of law reform
Rainbow colours of law reform NT News, print edition, 1 June 2015 Rainbow Territory, an organisation that advocates for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) community, held its second law reform writing meeting in Darwin yesterday. Rainbow Territory spokeswoman Sam Bowden said the purpose of the event was to draft letters to […]
Forum theatre returns
Forum theatre returns to tackle homophobia – be part of it It is difficult to describe Forum Theatre in words, the best way is to see it. The even better way is to be part of it! Forum Theatre presents the world as it is, imagines a better future, and calls on the participants and the […]
Rainbow Territory strategy workshop outcome
To keep the community in the loop Rainbow Territory has provided a rough summary of their recent strategy workshop. The strategy will be documented and published in the next month or so. How did the the workshop go overall? Well. We worked collaboratively and tackled some really ‘big picture’ questions. Productive. Fun. Plenty of food. Challenging but supportive, invigorating. Everyone was very forthcoming and open – […]
Rainbow Territory present at UN Youth Assembly NT as part of IDAHOT
Last Saturday two Rainbow Territory members Alex and Gail were involved in the United Nations Youth Assembly Human Rights Summit on LGBTQI issues, held at Charles Darwin University. The Summit was one held in most state and territory capitals around Australia, as part of the weekend of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Aimed […]
Updates to community resources on outnt.info
Did you know the outnt website has a community resources page? New resources have recently been added following some research by Rainbow Territory. Trans*, intersex, youth, and domestic violence information and resources have been added. Including information about the Safe Schools Coalition, which is coming soon to the Territory (yay!). http://www.outnt.info/community-resources/ The page lists NT […]