Rainbow Territory has started engaging with NT politicians in the lead up to the 2016 election (we’ve heard 27 August). We have a big list to get through. We need some help in the following areas: Writing to and meeting with NT politicians to get their position on key issues for our community, and work to change their […]
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Darwin City Council votes yes!
Darwin has joined 37 other councils in supporting marriage equality. A room packed full of community members spoke in support of the vote, and helped to change minds on the night. The vote got great coverage around the country. What happens now? Darwin City Council will have to action what they have signed up to: That […]
LGBTI Silver Rainbow training Darwin, Katherine & Alice Springs (free)
NTAHC is running free LGBTQI awareness training in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs. LGBTI Silver Rainbow Training final dates for 2016.The Silver Rainbow last training days throughout the Northern Territory for. Darwin – May 23rd & June 27th 2016 Katherine – June 15th & 16th 2016 Alice Springs – May 26th 2016 This project is […]
Want to see more rainbow around Darwin?
A community member went to the wonderful Melbourne recently and was impressed the rainbow yarn bombing. Yarn bombing is not what happens when your bestie starts telling you a tale when drunk and keep repeating themselves, it’s pre-knitted or crocheted pieces that are put up on objects in public places. It’s happened before in Darwin, […]
We CAN do it in 2016
The call for CANS is on again in 2016. Want to see a rainbow flag flying over Mindil beach? Get can collecting and drop them off to NTAHC Darwin. If you want to help build the boat, get in touch :) All the goss’ from last year: http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jul/13/beer-can-regatta-darwin-swaggers-and-swelters-with-croc-repellant-on-standby
New listings on OUT NT community resource page
OUT NT is a website run by Rainbow Territory to provide community connection and information to LGBTQI people living in the NT. There is a community resource page where resources relevant to the LGBTQI community are listed. Two new resource listings are: Touch base TouchBase is a national website providing information on alcohol and drug use […]
How OUT NT works
OUT NT is a website that is run by Rainbow Territory to provide information and community connection to LGBTQI people living in or connected to the NT. It is run by Rainbow Territory members, but operates for the community to help bring people together. A strong and connected community is an active community that can work together […]
Newsletter 14: Hello + new year, new terms
This is the fourteenth newsletter from OUT NT. Hello. At the start of last year this occasional newsletter used “New Year New Territory” as a kick off for 2015. Do you think the Territory changed between then and now? What will it look like in 2017 after an NT election and a federal election? Some wonderful things happened during […]
Darwin: Books Gone Wilde, LGBTQI community library
Monthly community library in Darwin for LGBTQI community – happens on the second Sunday of each month—- In a climate where mould will get to books sooner than readers, and where there is no dedicated LGBTI bookstore, Books Gone Wilde is a way for book owners to be book lenders, with the overall aim of enhancing […]
Darwin Pride Festival: gay history walking tour
Saturday 3rd October, 4.00-5.30 pm Dr. Dino Hodge takes us on his legendary Gay History Walk. Come along to discover queer spaces in the most unexpected places. WHEN: Saturday 3rd October WHERE: Outside Lyons Cottage, 74 Esplanade. Meet Corner of Knuckey St and the Esplanade, Darwin (next to the sandstone building). TIME: 4pm- 5:30pm A […]
Darwin Pride Festival: gay history walk
Dr. Dino Hodge takes us on his legendary Gay History Walk. Come along to discover queer spaces in the most unexpected places. WHEN: Thurs Oct 1st WHERE: Meet Corner of Knuckey St and the Esplanade, Darwin (next to the sandstone building). TIME: 5pm- 7pm ALL AGES $10
Darwin Pride Festival: PRIDE NT our queer history Exhibition
An exhibition exploring the beginnings of the Pride Festival and celebrating 30 years of Darwin Pride Festivals. It is a time for celebration, reflection and re-valuation; an opportunity to see how far we have come; think about the challenges of our community today; and to look towards the future. OPENING: Tues Sep 29 (The exhibition […]