Growing up is hard enough as it is. Now imagine growing up while also figuring out your gender identity or sexual orientation in a world that doesn’t always make that easy. That’s the reality for millions of young people today. LGBTQ+ youth aren’t a small group. They’re in every school, every town, every family. And […]
Author: Alex Morgan, Relationships and Lifestyle Blogger Over the past few years, I have noticed open relationships becoming a much more visible topic, especially within the LGBT community here in Australia. Conversations that once happened quietly among close friends now appear openly on podcasts, social media, and dating apps. Yet visibility does not automatically mean […]
Author: Jane, lgbt blogger I still remember the first time someone gently corrected me after I used the wrong term. It was not done angrily. It was not a lecture. It was more like, “Hey, that word means something slightly different now.” I felt embarrassed for a moment, but also grateful. That moment made me […]
Author: Jane, lgbtq+ blogger I’ve always found it strange how history lessons manage to skip over so many incredible queer people. Growing up in Australia, I learned about explorers, politicians, and war heroes—but rarely about the LGBTQ+ activists, artists, and everyday people who fought for the rights I now benefit from. It wasn’t until I […]
Author: Jane, lgbtq+ blogger I’ll never forget the moment I watched the results of Australia’s marriage equality postal survey roll in back in 2017. Sitting in my lounge room in Brisbane, seeing state after state light up with “Yes” votes, I felt a mixture of relief, joy, and honestly, exhaustion. It had been such a […]
Author: Jane, LGBT blogger Aus As someone who has been part of the LGBTQ+ community for many years, I know first hand how important it is to have the right support system. Growing up, I didn’t always have access to safe spaces or people I could talk to, and it made a huge difference once […]
Author: David, lgbtq+ blogger I still remember the first time a young teenager confided in me about being gay. We were sitting on a park bench after a community event. He looked nervous, eyes darting around, and finally whispered, “I think I’m into boys, but I haven’t told anyone yet. I’m scared.” That moment stayed […]
Author: David, lgbtq+ blogger Being LGBTQ+ in today’s world should feel safe and accepted, but that’s not always the case. In Australia, while we’ve made great progress legally and socially, many of us still face rude comments, discrimination, or subtle jabs—whether it’s at work, in public, or even among family. I’ve experienced this firsthand. Sometimes […]
Australia continues to be a hub for LGBT+ advocacy and cultural events, with recent weeks showcasing significant developments and activities that support and celebrate the community. Here’s a roundup of key highlights: Advocacy and Policy Updates Support for Trans and Gender-Diverse Communities: As part of Trans Awareness Week, events like “Together at Twilight” in Sydney […]
In this blog, I would like to talk about the inspiring figures from the LGBTQ+ community who fought for equality and acceptance. These individuals, often called icons and trailblazers, paved the way for future generations to live more openly and freely. Let’s learn about a few of these inspiring figures: Harvey Milk: Harvey Milk was […]