Things in Pride You May Have Missed #2

 

We’re back again to keep you up to date on what’s happening in the LGBTQ+ community. Here’s what you may have missed in August…

LGBT COMMUNITY HEROES SHINE AT HONOUR AWARDS 2022

Unsung LGBTQ heroes and community champions were among diverse mix of people and group recognised at the Honour Awards 2022 in Sydney.

Read the article from the ACON.

 

victorian government to support lgbtq+ communities to find safe housing

The Victorian Government has invested $3 million for a new LGBTIQ+ Homelessness Support Service to assist LGBTIQ+ people who face challenges accessing housing, including young people.

Read the article from the Australian Pride Network.

 

netflix releases trailer for georgia stone’s powerful trans doco

Netflix has released the first trailer for new documentary The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone, which charts the Victorian transgender woman’s life story over 19 years.

Read the article from QNews.

 

Sydney WorldPride recognises first ‘Rainbow Champions’

Sydney WorldPride is recognising the first three of 45 Rainbow Champions from across Australia, ahead of the first WorldPride festival ever held in the Southern Hemisphere in 2023.

Read the article from Australian Pride Network.

 

PETE BUTTIGIEG SENDS GAY TEEN ACTIVIST HEART-WARMING LETTER

US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg has sent a heartwarming letter to a teenage gay activist who went viral for his graduation speech calling out homophobic censorship in his home state of Florida.

Read the article from Star Observer.

 

Missed our July catch up article?

Get the scoop here.

 
Cristy Houghton