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13 July 2020
Proud Partners Group Program

Proud Partners Group Program

About the group: Proud Partners is an online 10-week, NSW based program for any…

21 November 2023
A pirate called Finn

A pirate called Finn

By Finn Siggs Content note: sexual harassment, mention of drowning  In January…

17 November 2023
The Rebellion of Queer Love

The Rebellion of Queer Love

By Qazzi “Could I be someone’s ideal partner?” is a question asked…

03 November 2023

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SpringOUT Festival (ACT)
13
Oct

SpringOUT Festival (ACT)

SpringOUT is Canberra’s only pride festival. Held in November each year, it…

13 October – 03 December
FUSE BIG GAY BREAKFAST (ACT)
03
Dec

FUSE BIG GAY BREAKFAST (ACT)

You're invited to our special SpringOUT FUSE Big Gay Breakfast at Tilley's…

03 December 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SLAY BELLES XMAS TOUR (WA)
06
Dec

SLAY BELLES XMAS TOUR (WA)

In The Dark Presents SLAY BELLES XMAS TOUR We're thrilled to announce…

06 December 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Queer as F Sip n Draw (WA)
07
Dec

Queer as F Sip n Draw (WA)

Come and join a night of queer community, artistic expression, and connection…

07 December 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
SLAY BELLES XMAS TOUR (SA)
08
Dec

SLAY BELLES XMAS TOUR (SA)

In The Dark Presents SLAY BELLES XMAS TOUR We're thrilled to announce…

08 December 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Queer Breathwork Sydney (NSW)
09
Dec

Queer Breathwork Sydney (NSW)

Queer Breathwork is a unique LGBTIQA+ gathering. Its purpose is to create…

09 December 5:45 pm – 8:45 am
SLAY BELLES XMAS TOUR (QLD)
10
Dec

SLAY BELLES XMAS TOUR (QLD)

In The Dark Presents SLAY BELLES XMAS TOUR We're thrilled to announce…

10 December 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Queer Cinema: Happiest Season (NSW)
15
Dec

Queer Cinema: Happiest Season (NSW)

Join us for an especially festive movie night with holiday snacks and…

15 December 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Gaymes Night (QLD)
15
Dec

Gaymes Night (QLD)

Bring some snacks and settle in for an evening of tabletop games,…

15 December 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Rainbow Territory regular meeting (NT)
19
Dec

Rainbow Territory regular meeting (NT)

Rainbow Territory meets fortnightly in Darwin. We can also facilitate dial in…

19 December 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Rainbow Family Christmas (VIC)
22
Dec

Rainbow Family Christmas (VIC)

Join LINE Wangaratta for a free and special Christmas Community meal at…

22 December 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

LGBTQ+ Domestic and Family Violence

Although data is limited, available evidence indicates that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people are just as likely as women in the general population (non-LGBTQ+) to experience domestic and/or family violence (DFV), that’s about 1 in 3 who have experienced it in a past or present relationship.

Despite the prevalence of DFV for LGBTQ+ people, our communities are less likely to find support services that meet our specific needs, we are less likely to identify the occurrence of DFV in our relationships and less likely to report it to the police or to seek support from services.

The chances are that you or someone you know is, or has been, in an abusive relationship.

Throughout this site we refer to LGBTQ+ people, standing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer, or in other words, people of diverse genders and sexualities. We understand that this acronym will not and cannot suit everyone and every diverse identity. For information about intersex people please see our About Us page.

 

At The Front Door

At The Front Door is a mini-documentary, filmed in 2021, that meets people in different relationships from LGBTQ+ communities in NSW. We learn what is unique about our relationships, what challenges we face together and how we overcome them through pride, strength and love.

Think your relationship could be better?

In LGBTQ+ communities, there can be less pressure to have relationships based on more traditional models. As a result, our relationships come in all looks, forms, sizes and configurations.

However, there are healthy traits which are important to all relationships, regardless of how they appear on the surface. Those traits include trust, feeling secure, consent, communication and respect.

If you’re already in a good relationship, but think there is room for growth, check out our tried and true tips for a rock solid relationship!

gay couple fighting and making up
Artist: Mat Pal, Sydney

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