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 […]
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Darwin Pride Festival – Volunteer information session
The Darwin Pride Festival Committee will be holding a volunteer information session on Sunday 13 September from 3pm – 5pm. The committee is looking for event volunteers to help with: • Promoting the festival • Customer service (such as providing ushering services) • Set up and packing up at events • Guest judges for the […]
NTAHC Fundraiser – Holding the Man
NTAHC presents the NT Premier screening of Holding The Man in September Based on Timothy Conigrave’s classic memoir of the same name, the film chronicles his 15-year long relationship with John Caleo in the 1970s and then in the midst of the country’s AIDS crisis. “Holding The Man is one of our community’s most […]
A little bit of Territory history: Why the boat got made
It was like any other Friday arvo. I was sitting down with an icy cold XXXX Gold in hand, watching the sprinkler water my grass. I finished the can and threw it basketball style towards the bin. Miss. The sun glistened on it and that’s when I heard ‘if you build it Cher will come.’ […]
Activism in the Top End
This article by Dino Hodge was originally published as a feature article in the National AIDS Bulletin August 1993. About the author: Dino Hodge is a freelance writer who lives in Darwin. His book, Did you meet any malagas? A homosexual history of Australia’s tropical capital, is due for release in December The Sisters of the Order of […]
Can you help? OUTNT.info poster
Rainbow Territory has had a poster printed to help promote the outnt.info website. The website’s purpose is to provide information and community connection to lgbtqi people in the NT. Rainbow Territory is particularly interested in getting posters up outside of Darwin and in remote areas. If you have access to a colour printer download the poster, print […]
NTAHC fundraiser – Pride
Help raise funds for NTAHC while watching this inspiring film. Will be a fantastic night! Book your tickets: https://www.venuetickets.com.au/bookings/mobile/mobile_selectSessionT.jsp?cinecode=11111242&movcode=1114041855&categ=11&date=20150730&screen=1111124201
Dr Dino Hodge receives Community Contribution Award
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 […]
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 – AIDS Candlelight Vigil
NTAHC invites you to the AIDS Candlelight Vigil featuring live music, an outdor screening of acclaimed documentary ‘Transmission: The Journey from AIDS to HIV’ . This is a FREE EVENT. At Witchettys Art Space. 6-8:30pm Witchetty’s Art Space-Araluen Art Centre 61 Larapinta Drive – Alice Springs Live music by Bec Mathews Catering and refreshments by […]
Darwin – AIDS candle light vigil
NTAHC invites you to the AIDS Candlelight Vigil screening of acclaimed documentary Transmission: The Journey from AIDS to HIV’. A magical night under the stars, awash in candlelight, live music by Darwin legends Shellie Morris and Dave Garnham, a gentle sea breeze and remembering them This is a FREE EVENT.
OUT NT Newsletter #6: Do Darwin @ Mardi Gras
The Departure Lounge and NTAHC took Darwin to Mardi Gras, and did the NT proud. Following on from the trail blazing Desert Devils from Alice in 1988, both are now part of Territory history. Adding to that history is the proud First Nations Float, which had participants from the NT including sistergirl Rosalina Curtis. If you weren’t at […]