What is happening?Public servants/the government want to know what you think about a policy they have created about LGBTQI+ health. What is a policy? A policy is a set of ideas or plans that is used as a basis for making decisions. Your view is important because if you are LGBTQI+ then the policy may […]
Tag Archives: NT
Newsletter 23: LGBTQI health needs assessment for the Territory
Please provide your view, so when you need some support for your health you can get what you need. https://www.ntphn.org.au/forms/needs-assessment-eoi Northern Territory PHN is conducting a needs assessment to better understand the health needs of LGBTQI people in the Northern Territory.
Newsletter 23: Well done to young NT writer
Tiger-Lily Clements has taken out the top award in the Young Territory Author awards for her story about a same sex relationship. The central character of the story is working through her heartache over a relationship that has ended. A story we can all connect with. The work can (soon) be borrowed from the Casuarina Library. Well done Tiger-Lily, […]
Newsletter 23: Ethnic LGBT+ is visiting the NT
Dear Darwin LGBTIQ community, allies, supporters My name is Mikhara and I would love to meet with you all. I would love to hear from members from all walks of life from the LGBTIQ community in Darwin. The purpose of the meeting is to capture the stories, experiences and resources available to LGBTIQ people living […]
Newsletter 23: Rainbow Katherine NT
An LGBTQI group has kicked off in Katherine NT. Get in touch via facebook. This group is keen to keep things happening in Katherine, so join forces :) https://www.facebook.com/groups/rainbowkatherinent/
Newsletter 23: Suicide prevention in the NT funding available
The NT has the highest suicide rate in Australia. Want would you do if you had the $$ to make a difference in the NT lgbtqi community? The government is providing funding to individuals and communities to take action for suicide prevention. Do you have an idea for a project, activity or action for suicide […]
Queer and feminist writers group
This is a spin-off from the queer and feminist book club, which meets every couple of months to discuss a book. The writers’ group will be meeting in between the book group meetings. For more information, the FB group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/207421339874592/ We will be having our first meet up on Saturday 21 July at […]
Apology and introduction of expungement scheme
The Chief Minister Michael Gunner will be apologising in Parliament on behalf of the NT Government to people convicted of consensual homosexual offences prior to 1984. This is an important step towards righting the past wrongs inflicted on the NT’s LGBTQI community. The Territory Labor Government has introduced to Parliament new legislation to allow Territorians […]
Rainbow Territory at Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival 12 May 2018
Rainbow Territory will have a stall at the Seabreeze Festival. We will be selling stickers and maybe some cake and t-shirts, and providing pro-LGBTQI propaganda at no cost :) Please drop by if you want to hear about what we are working on this year. We are also offering other community groups a space to recruit […]
Deckchair screening of Black Divaz
Black Divaz will be screened at Deckchair cinema, and a very spectacular night is being planned with performances and special guests. You can get one of the limited tickets from the Deckchair cinema website. Not to be missed More information is on facebook Coverage from the ABC about some of the stars of Black Divaz
Katherine Pride: Can you help rural pride get rolling this year?
NT crew, can you help the Katherine crew get a rural pride happening again this year? Katherine charity Keep Talking is raising funds for #RuralPride this year. It is planned for 23 June to 8 July in Katherine and everyone is invited to the events! https://www.gofundme.com/rural-pride-festival-2018
Darwin Pride Festival 2018
Well last year was massive, and the Darwin Pride Festival team has already started meeting for this year. BUT, it can’t happen without volunteers. If you are able to lend a hand in helping to make Darwin Pride Festival 2018 a reality, then get in touch via the Darwin Pride Facebook page or join their next meeting.