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Stand in solidarity with the LGBTIQA+ community.
What is Pride Month?
Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTIQA+ community, promoting equality, and raising awareness of LGBTIQA+ rights. This June, we will celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. Read on to find out where Pride Month originated and how to celebrate!
Why do we celebrate?
Pride Month is a reminder of the progress made and the work that still needs to be done to ensure everyone can live authentically and without fear of discrimination. It is celebrated through protests, drag performances, parades, and parties that pay tribute to the history of LGBTIQA+ rights and liberation.
| History of Pride Month |
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| Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall riots that took place in June 1969 in New York City. These riots were a pivotal moment in the LGBTIQA+ rights movement worldwide, as they sparked a wave of activism and advocacy for equal rights and acceptance. On June 24, 1978, the first Pride March in Australia took place in Sydney! A day of events was organised by a small group of gay and lesbian people operating as the Gay Solidarity Group. The event was aimed at promoting gay and lesbian culture and encouraging political activism against the discrimination they routinely experienced. |
Find LGBTIQA+ resources
Explore our LGBTIQA+ specific resources for information, support, and community connections.
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Connect with your Student Association
Find your community and connect with other LGBTIQA+ students and allies via your Student Association Clubs & Societies.
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Understanding Gender and Sexuality Diversity eLearning (UGSD)
Learn about sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expressions and strengthen your understanding of diverse identities and LGBTIQA+ peoples and communities.
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Join the Ally Network
A network to support and celebrate students of diverse genders and sexualities. As an Ally Network Member, you will join in celebrating and observing LGBTIQA+ days of significance, receive the quarterly Ally Network newsletter and be provided with free professional development opportunities.
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Explore further resources
Lismore Project Pride
More details coming soon! | View website for more information
Lismore and the rainbow region’s vibrant LGBTIQ+ community invites everyone to join with them in celebrating pride, diversity and belonging. A community-driven organisation promoting creativity, inclusivity and cultural expression.
Coffs Harbour Pride Walk
14 June 2025, 11am | View event details
To celebrate Coffs Coast LGBTIQA+ community and Pride Month.
Gold Coast Pride Festival
1 June - 30 June 2025 | View website for more information
More information on the Gold Coast Pride Festival coming soon!
Better Together 2025 Australia’s 7th National LGBTIQA+ Conference
31 Oct to 1 Nov 2025 | View event details
Better Together® 2025 will explore the current issues facing the LGBTIQA+ movement in Australia. Delegates representing Australia’s diverse LGBTIQA+ communities and organisations will come together to share ideas and experiences, learn from each other, forge alliances and ultimately work together to build a better world for LGBTIQA+ Australians.
LGBTIQ Festivals and Events | view
LGBTIQ festivals and events provide the community to celebrate and reflect on gay and lesbian life. Across Australia, a diverse selection of festivals and events take place throughout the year.
Celebrate Pride with these wonderful LGBTQIA+ books and authors | view
52 books to celebrate Pride Month 2024 | view
Explore the experiences and stories of the LGBTQIA+ community with this collection of films, series and programs | view
New LGBTQ+ Movies to Stream at Home (2024) | view
ADCET Webinar: Words Matter - Developing inclusive language guides in a tertiary setting | watch
LGBTIQA+ Multilingual Terminology | view
A safe, supportive and empowering home for the multicultural LGBTIQA+ community
LGBTIQA+ inclusive language guide | view
Language is very powerful. It can be discriminatory, harmful and limiting. It can also provide people with the ability to describe their identities and experiences.
Understanding the diversity of Australia's LGBTIQA+ community | read
By Lisa Needham, University of Melbourne