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 […]
Tag Archives: LGBTIQ
Cake to share newsletter 10
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 Que Kenny Indigenous transgender activist and radical radio host in photography exhibition “An undeniable right” “In Ntaria, 130km west of […]
Rainbow Territory media release: Equality before the law matters
PRESS RELEASE Monday, 8 June 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Darwin, Northern Territory Equality before the law matters Rainbow Territory is a group that advocates for the human rights of Northern Territorians who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ). Rainbow Territory acknowledges Ms Natasha Griggs MP, David Tollner MLA and John […]
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 […]
Dine and Prance – Alice Pride fundraiser
Alice Pride continue their fundraising to put on the Pride festival this year. Get your bee-hind down to The Memo Club this Saturday. An official Alice Springs Pride Carnivale Fundraising event hosted by The Memo Club. Saturday 23 of May at 6:00pm Come and join for a night of dining and entertainment with live music, […]
Recent poor media coverage of the LGBTQI community
Two recent NT News articles have highlighted the poor reporting of the LGBTQI community. These articles help to perpetuate myths about our community and should be challenged. “Criticism over AIDS support” On 11 May 2015 the NT News published a short article covering NTAHC’s concerns about the low level of funded services for LGBTQI people […]
Review of CDU and its support of lgbtqi staff and students
The short version – according to this report CDU needs to do a lot better for its lgbtqi students and staff. This guide has been released ranking Australia’s universities’ support of queer students (and staff). http://lgbtiuniguide.org.au/universities/northern-territory/charles-darwin-university/
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 […]
Alice Springs youth social group 12 – 25 years
Rainbow Territory community stall @ Nightcliff Seabreeze festival
Rainbow Territory is having a community stall at the Seabreeze festival in Nightcliff, in the Community Village area. Please drop by to say hi, have a chat, and meet other community members. If you would like to volunteer to help out on the day with Rainbow Territory please email outnt@outnt.info with the subject line Seabreeze festival. […]
DIY Rainbow event Palmerston
We have a permit to Chalk! Bring your rainbow chalk to Goyder Square in front of Library at the Boulevard from 8am and get ready to show the world what we can do!! OK Northern Territory! It is your time to shine! Chalk a #DIYrainbow with your friends or collegues in support of the LGBTQI […]