Better Together 2024
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Better Together 2024

You’re invited to Australia’s Rainbow Gathering for Change.

Embracing diversity and community voices - What is the essence of Better Together? Why should you be part of this annual “Rainbow Gathering for Change”?

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What is a Solution Sprint?
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

What is a Solution Sprint?

For those organisations dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, there's a remarkable approach that combines the dynamism of a sprint with the empathy of human-centred design; the Solution Sprint. What is this transformative workshop that's redefining problem-solving and cultivating creative collaboration within organisations?

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The Long Walk 20th Anniversary
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

The Long Walk 20th Anniversary

We call on the Rainbow Community to join us on the Long Walk 20th Anniversary in support of The Voice. Let's all step up and have the conversations that will see the nation voting YES once again to support a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

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What is IDAHOBIT?
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

What is IDAHOBIT?

On May 17th each year, people around the world come together to mark IDAHOBIT - the Internation Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (and in recent years, discrimination against intersex people too). What is this day about?

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What is Pride Month?
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

What is Pride Month?

What is Pride Month? Who started the June celebration? Does Australia celebrate Pride Month? As we gear up for another exciting Pride Month, it's important to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this annual event.

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Why Include Pronouns in Email Signatures?
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Why Include Pronouns in Email Signatures?

Have you noticed more people including pronouns in their email signatures? It's become a common practice in many workplaces, but: should it be mandatory?

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What is Minority Stress?
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

What is Minority Stress?

What is minority stress and how can we mitigate its impact on the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ communities? Here are some tips.

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What is Cultural Safety?
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

What is Cultural Safety?

What is cultural safety? Understanding the importance of cultural safety for the LGBTIQA+ community and steps to achieve It.

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Pride with Purpose
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Pride with Purpose

Introducing Pride with Purpose! A dynamic series of workshops for LGBTIQA+ advocates and allies. Do you have anything planned for Pride Month? Join us on 14 or 21 June at Williamstown Town Hall and gain some knowledge and skills to support advocacy, diversity and inclusion goals. Supported by Hobsons Bay City Council through the Make It Happen Grants program.

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Working with Rainbow Communities
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Working with Rainbow Communities

Investing in diversity, equity and inclusion training is a critical step towards creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace for all members of your community. Our "Working with the Rainbow Community" workshop is a great starting point for organisations that want to build allyship at work and create a more welcoming environment for members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Find out about our new and revamped 101 training program!

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Better Think
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Better Think

Introducing a new short format talk called Better Think. Better Think is a showcase of speakers presenting impactful and well-formed ideas that will help us “think better”.

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Better Together 2023
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Better Together 2023

You’re invited to Australia’s 5th National LGBTIQ+ Conference, Better Together 2023, on 17-18 February 2023 in Adelaide. Join us and participate in an intersectional discussion about the important issues facing Australia’s LGBTIQ+ movement.

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IDAHOBIT 17th May
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

IDAHOBIT 17th May

IDAHOBIT on 17 May marks the day we celebrate LGBTIQ people around the world and raise awareness about the work that is still needed. You can still get involved even if it’s from home!

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Victorian LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Victorian LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program

We’re thrilled to announce that The Equality Project, in partnership with the Victorian State Government, will be delivering the next Victorian LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program.

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Better Together Conference UPDATE
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Better Together Conference UPDATE

After careful consideration and in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns and state border closures, we have decided to postpone Better Together 2022.

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Better Together 2021 Podcasts
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Better Together 2021 Podcasts

Thank you to our media partner JOY94.9 for recording all the sessions at Better Together 2021 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. You can now listen to the sessions via your favourite podcast app.

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7 Ways To Be a Better Ally
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

7 Ways To Be a Better Ally

Seven ways to be a better ally to LGBTIQ+ people. We can't fix everything on our own, but together we can move hearts and minds and effect positive change. Allies, in particular, can use their voice and privilege to drive change in the community. Here’s how.

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We need your input on our Policy Guide.
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

We need your input on our Policy Guide.

We are working on the next edition of the Australian LGBTIQA+ Policy Guide and we need your input. Download the latest version of the Guide and respond with your feedback to policy@equality.org.au by 30 October 2021. Thank you!

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Save the NEW date!
Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne Adrian Tuazon-McCheyne

Save the NEW date!

After careful consideration, and in light of the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns in NSW, the ACT and Victoria, we've decided to move Better Together 2022, our 5th National LGBTIQ+ Conference, to the middle of next year.

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