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AUST | GEIFN | CALLING | LGBTQIA+ Story Tellers for AUSSIE Stories: Downunder the Rainbow



Collected video stories of identity, connection and belonging by First Nations, Settlers and Migrants from downunder the rainbow.

A showcase of intersectionality, bridge-building and making peace with inconvenient truths, from LGBTQIA+ Folk in Australia. 

Global Engagement in Friendlier Neighbourhoods (GEIFN)’s Potential Top 5 Talking Points to offer insights, answers and views to question “What does Reconciliation look like to you?":
  1. What did the coming out process look like for you?
  2. How did being LGBTQIA+ teach you about your family, community and the world?
  3. Where is your gift of being LGBTQIA+ been used in personal, professional or public life?
  4. Who is your message of reconciliation to?
  5. Why should Australia be a place, position and player on a spherical global playing field?
This project is encouraging Australian-residing LGBTQIA+ Women or Women-identifying, First Nations, People of Colour/Migrants. Together, a diversity of ages, genders, views, wisdom and compassion strengthen any reconciliation.

If you or someone you know fit the description and wish to share your reconcilings, please contact Carey on 0438 371 488 or caretaker@geifn.org

Primary Collaborator

I’m From Driftwood (IFD) is delivered digitally through a cloud-based multi-channel platform to a broad-based audience developed over the past 15 years. Part of this conversation and active enthusiasts since the conception.

Quoting from IFD website:
The stories on I’m From Driftwood send a powerful message to LGBTQIA+ people everywhere: you exist, you matter, you belong.
 
IFD’s collection of more than 1,400 professionally-produced videos and user-submitted written oral histories are shared freely online – giving voice to and forging connections among often marginalized or silenced people, educating people about the joys and challenges, complexities and intersectionalities of LGBTQIA+ lives, and increasing empathy in IFD viewers.

Some existing IFD examples:


How to Reconcile

Language is an interesting thing. It can be used to educate, mystify, divide, harm or heal. English is a particularly interesting example.

The English language has 26 letters (written symbols) but it makes over 44 different sounds (syllables) and countless compound ideas (words). All relying on ‘learnt, practised or assumed knowledge' to correctly use, prevailing cognizance (ability to independently critically think), pronounce, know and then to respond.
 
To make things even more interesting, English is always changing, borrowing from many other languages with meanings that may change over time.

Let's look at the word "reconcile":
[reh’con’syle]
From late Middle English: from Old French reconcilier or Latin reconciliare, from Latin re- = back, concentrate, focus + conciliare = bring together.

verb
  1. restore friendly relations between. Ie, the monarch and the archbishop were publicly reconciled. Ie, they wanted to be reconciled with their father. 
    • settle (a quarrel). Ie, advice on how to reconcile the conflict. 
    • make or show to be compatible. Ie, the agreement had to be reconciled with the city's new international relations policy. 
    • someone accepting a disagreeable or unwelcome thing. Ie, the team was reconciled to the poor match result.
  2. make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed. Ie, it is not necessary to reconcile the cost accounts to the financial accounts.
And this is just 1 word. Languages are made of many words. Words connected by space(s) make sentences. Sentences connected by space(s) make paragraphs. Paragraphs connected by space(s) make narratives or stories. Stories connected by space(s) make story books. Story books connected by space(s) mark time and are called tradition. This is the process of transmission. Transmission can be verbal, physical, formless or abiding in the space between.

Please find examples of other words (and if needed translations in other languages):

So back to this case: collected video stories from LGBTQIA+ of identity, connection and belonging by First Nations, Settlers and Migrants Downunder the Rainbow.

Originally, recordings were envisioned as being hosted individually on IFD website for global audience and matched with 2 others on GEIFN website for local audience. Reconciling evolving conditions, the episodes are now standalone 20mins episodes hosted on GEIFN's Youtube Channel.

STREAMING | Now

Watch, like or subscribe to the GEIFN YouTube channel or AUSSIEStory Playlist for these and future episodes.
  1. Vasu's Story (20 mins)
  2. Vive Julienne's Story (20 mins)
  3. Ro's Story (22 mins)

How to Support the Project?

  1. Fit the criteria, sorted something out, feeling crazy-brave? Volunteer to tell your story and make contact on the details below.
  2. Pass the word to someone you know has a reconcilingly good story to tell.
  3. Share the message through your socials.

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Global Engagement In Friendlier Neighbourhoods (GEIFN)
Join us with 'humanising the other' 
Carey Rohrlach (he/him), AUSSIEstory Team Member, Tel 0438 371 488

GEIFN is based in the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. Respect is offered to past, present and future elders of all spiritual traditions. May we find together a generous way to accommodate those in need of refuge. Let us be cool, strive individually and together to overcome inequality, violence, disengagement, tragedy and injustice wherever it may be. Let us honour, savor and enjoy results of mindful effort so more thrive peacefully with less effort in our place called home.


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VIC | VMC | UPDATING | Community, News and Information | Wednesday 20 May 2026

[Edited extract from public address]

Mother’s Day, marked across Victoria in the last fortnight, is a moment I hold close. 

It is a reminder of the strength, wisdom and determination that women across our communities bring to the lives of those around them, and to the fabric of our shared society.

It is in that spirit that I am pleased to share news of the South Sudanese Australian Women’s Action Plan: Empowerment and Safety, developed by the South Sudanese Community Association of Victoria (SSCAV), with support from the Department of Justice and Community Safety, the Victorian Violence Reduction Unit and a range of community partners. 

Over 500 women came together through crisis meetings, community forums and a Women's Leadership Retreat to identify what empowerment and safety look like for their community. This was a plan written by South Sudanese women: their voices, their priorities, their vision. These women are torchbearers — for their community, and for what community-led work can truly achieve.

Doris Lolik, from the executive of the SSCAV, captured it best: "The … Action Plan is not just a piece of document — it is the tears and pain of women who lose their children to violence in our streets. It is what our South Sudanese Australian women believe would be a solution to some of the challenges we face as part of the minority group in Australia, and most importantly, it is what we are setting up for our sons and daughters' future so that they don't have to experience the same challenges we did".

It is precisely this kind of hard-won lived experience that the Victorian Violence Reduction Unit has also sought to centre. This fortnight, the Unit held the inaugural meeting of its Violence Prevention Partnership Collective, of which I am a member. This new multidisciplinary body brings together experts across justice, public health, mental health, education, multicultural affairs and community development. As a member of the Collective, I was honoured to participate as in its inaugral meeting as keynote speaker and panellist. The Collective reflects a serious commitment to ensuring that systemic responses to violence are shaped by, and not imposed upon, the communities they serve. More information about the initiative will be shared in due course. In the meantime, you can find out more about the Violence Reduction Unit here.

Nominations for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAEs) are now open. Now in its 25th year, the MAEs are Australia's longest-standing awards of their kind. They recognise individuals and organisations whose work strengthens multicultural Victoria. If you know someone who has made outstanding contributions, I encourage you to nominate them. Nominations close 13 July 2026.

The Federal Budget, delivered recently, included a number of measures relevant to multicultural and migration-affected communities. We note in particular the continued investment in the Employment Pathways to Refugee Integration (EPRI) program — an important recognition that social cohesion and economic inclusion depend on strong settlement and employment pathways. 

Thursday 21 May 2026 marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. It is a moment to reflect on what genuine dialogue and equitable participation require, and to recommit to each. We extend warm wishes to Jewish communities as Shavuot begins tomorrow through to 24 May, a time of learning and renewal. We also extend our wishes to Muslim communities as Hajj is undertaken and Eid al-Adha is celebrated from 27 May, a time of devotion, sacrifice and giving to others. This period also coincides with National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June — calling us toward the ongoing work of truth-telling and building relationships grounded in respect.

Warm regards,
Vivienne Nguyen AM, Chairperson

 

 News and events 

VIC | VMC | ANNOUNCING | Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2026 | nominations close at 11.59pm Monday 13 July 2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAEs). Now in its 25th year, the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence are Australia’s longest‑standing multicultural awards. The MAEs recognise individuals and organisations making outstanding contributions to Victoria’s multicultural communities and intercultural and interfaith understanding.

The 2026 MAEs include 13 categories: Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll, Premier’s Award for Intercultural Connection, Arts and Culture, Business and Employment, Media, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Prevention of Family Violence, Public Sector Diversity and Inclusion, Police, Refugee Leadership, Refugee Youth Leadership, Sport and Recreation, and Youth Leadership.

You may nominate any individual or organisation you believe deserves recognition.  Prior to nominating, please read the nomination guide. Nominations can then be submitted through the nominations portal.
For questions about the nomination process, contact the Awards team: awards@vmc.vic.gov.au

MANNINGHAM | VMC | SUPPORTING | Mental Health in the Iranian Community: Free Workshop | Thursday 21 May 2026 | 6-8.30pm

The Victorian Multicultural Commission, together with the Iranian Australian Association of Mental Health Professionals, is hosting a free community mental health session for the Iranian community in Victoria.

Delivered in Persian and English by Iranian mental health practitioners, the session will explore trauma, stress and anxiety, practical coping strategies, and available mental health supports in Victoria.

It is especially for Iranian families, students, temporary visa holders, and others experiencing distress, isolation, or uncertainty following the ongoing conflict in Iran.
  • Where: Manningham Function Centre, Doncaster VIC Australia
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: Places are limited. To secure your seat register online via Humanitix

VIC | VDWC | WEBINAR | Code of Conduct for Disability Workers | Tuesday 26 May 2026 | 10-10.30am AEST

The Victorian Disability Worker Commission (VDWC) invites all disability workers to attend their free Disability Service Safeguards Code of Conduct webinars.

Learn how the Code applies to everyday practice and the legal responsibilities of disability workers when providing safe, quality services to people with disability, regardless of funding arrangements.

The May webinar will cover steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that may impact the quality and safety of supports and services provided to people with disability
 

AUST | GOV | ADVISING | Health Precautions for Hajj Pilgrims

The Hajj pilgrimage will take place from Sunday 24-Saturday 30 May 2026, marking a deeply significant and sacred time for those undertaking the journey.

If you are travelling, the Australian Government encourages awareness of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a viral respiratory illness that has been associated with travel in the region.

Simple precautions can help reduce the risk of illness, including regular hand hygiene, avoiding contact with camels and uncooked camel products, and seeking advice from a health professional before you travel.

VIC | WWP | TRAINING | Free lung cancer screening education sessions

The Water Well Project (WWP) is offering free education sessions for multicultural communities on the new national lung cancer screening program, including who is eligible and how to access it.

Sessions are delivered by healthcare professionals with interpreters and are available across Victoria, particularly for Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese and Hindi-speaking communities.
 

VIC | GOV | OPENING | Doors into the housing market with more affordable homes

The Victorian Government is opening the door to home ownership, with more affordable homes planned in well-connected communities close to trains, trams and everyday services.

Stamp duty has been slashed on eligible off-the-plan apartments and townhouses, and a $10,000 First Home Owner Grant is available for those building or buying their first home.

VIC | CDS | RETURNING | Win a Million! Cents Competition | Monday 4 May-Sunday 14 June 2026

The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Vic Win a Million! Cents competition has returned, providing an opportunity for Victorians to participate in the CDS while supporting positive community outcomes.

By returning 50 or more eligible containers at a CDS Vic refund point, participants will go into the draw to win one of five $10,000 cash prizes (equivalent to one million cents). In addition, one winner will have the opportunity to direct a $10,000 donation to a registered CDS Vic donation partner, supporting community organisations and local groups across Victoria.

VIC | GOV | HEARING | Your say: on Multicultural Health | survey closes Sunday 31 May 2026.

Victoria’s cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths. The Victorian Government is seeking input from multicultural communities to help improve health outcomes and ensure services are fair, inclusive and culturally responsive.

Share your views on the health issues that matter to you, your experiences with healthcare, and how services can better support language needs, cultural inclusion and address racism and discrimination.

The survey takes around 15-20 minutes to complete, is anonymous, and is available in English and 14 languages. You can also complete it on behalf of someone you support.

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Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)
Address: Level 6, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

VMC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and pay our respect to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.

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AUST | CoSA | ISSUING | Statement on Recent Trespass, Invasion and Violence | Thursday 14 May 2026

[Edited extract from public address]

Over recent weeks, there have been a number of instances where individuals have repeatedly forced their way into Church of Scientology (CoSA) properties. Disrupting religious and public facilities, damaging CoSA property, and endangering staff, parishioners and visitors.

Some commentary has referred to these incidents as “speed running”. In reality, they involve organised and coordinated trespasses into religious and public information facilities for social media attention.

During one large-scale incident, dozens of individuals rushed into buildings without permission. Staff members were knocked down in the chaos. As a result, the CoSA is reviewing all available remedies to protect its personnel, visitors and property.

CoSA facilities are peaceful spaces designed to welcome parishioners, visitors and members of the public. This behaviour disrupts the day-to-day activities of law abiding religious facilities.

As a result, the CoSA has taken additional security measures to protect staff, visitors, parishioners and religious sites. Those measures are unfortunate, but required to protect our facilities from repeatedly being targeted by people seeking internet attention.

These incidents have been reported to the police, who have been extremely helpful across all states involved.

The CoSA continues to welcome all lawful visitors while taking measure to protect our personnel and property from individuals and groups who force entry to our premises, damage property, disrupt religious gatherings and harass our people.

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Address: 126 Greville Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 • +61 2 9692 7300

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ASCOT VALE | MSVM | TRAINING | First Aid Training for the Body, Mind and Spirit | Sunday 14 June 2026 | 10am-3.30pm

[Edited extract from public address]

Want to be able to help in a time of emergency? Get nationally accredited CPR and First Aid Training plus proven trauma management tools.

Learn how to confidently respond in an emergency and potentially save a life with the Nationally Accredited Certification HLTAID011 - PROVIDE FIRST AID INCLUDING CPR, delivered by Results First Aid Training.

You will meet other members of the community who also have an interest in first aid, disaster response and helping others, and gain important skills to be able to act with confidence in a time of crisis.

The cost of this certification is usually $175 per person. However, in celebration of National Volunteer Week, it is our pleasure to provide this training to the community for only $20, the cost of certificate preparation & training materials. Complimentary lunch with vegetarian options will also be provided.

This course is nationally accredited, and the certificate is recognised anywhere in Australia where First Aid Certification is required. The event is open to all members of the community from ages 16 and up, but places are limited.

The First Aid course is delivered in a BLENDED format which consists of pre-course online learning and face-to-face practical drilling and assessment.

Important Note: Each participant must complete the online e-learning section of the course before arriving for the practicals and necessary assessments on this day. Anyone who has not completed the online learning will not be issued a Certificate of Attainment for HLTAID011 PROVIDE FIRST AID INCLUDING CPR.

In addition to the nationally accredited first aid course, you will be trained on proven drug-free trauma management techniques to alleviate the pain, mental and spiritual distress that often arise in conjunction with emergencies, physical injury and loss.

This event is being held in the auditorium at the Church of Scientology Melbourne, and is sponsored by the Melbourne Scientology Volunteer Ministers.
  • Where: Auditorium, Church of Scientology, 231-251 Mount Alexander Road, Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
  • Cost: $20
  • Bookings: online via Eventbrite

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YARRA | YEF | UPDATING | Renewables, Stories, events and more | May 2026

[Edited extract from public address]

We kicked off May with the long-awaited launch of our neighbourhood battery and EV charger in Clifton Hill, an incredibly proud moment for our team.

Read more about the project below.

We're also coming towards the end of the Melbourne Community Electrification Roadshow, with just a few events left to go. Supported by Sustainability Victoria, the roadshow has brought together some wonderful community events, where residents could learn more about the benefits of home electrifcation. 


LAUNCHING | Clifton Hill Neighbourhood battery and EV charger

On Friday 15 May 2026, Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, launched our neighbourhood battery and 60 kW public EV charger in Clifton Hill. 

The project was funded with a $750,000 grant from the Victorian Government through the Neighbourhood Battery Initiative.

This is the first dedicated front-of-meter neighbourhood battery designed to harmonise with public EV charging in inner-Melbourne.

EV charging will be cheaper during the "solar window" and more expensive during peak times. This is because we’re trialling how neighbourhood batteries and EVs can better work together, lowering pressure on the grid and incentivising use when solar production is highest (often when both energy emissions and prices are lowest).

The EV chargers have a lower-than-average height and wider parking spaces to improve accessibility for wheelchair users, with parking signage designed in consultation with local residents to match local use preferences.

Profits from the neighbourhood battery and EV charger will be returned to the local community through a Community Benefit Fund, delivered in partnership with the City of Yarra. 

 Seven people standing beside an electric vehicle charging station in a park setting, with palm trees and cloudy skies in the background. Several people are wearing Yarra Energy Foundation shirts, and an electric vehicle is parked behind them.

CONCLUDING | Melbourne Community Electrification Roadshow | May events 

The Melbourne Community Electrification Roadshow is coming to a close with four final events in May. 

This project is supported by the Community Electrification Engagement Program, delivered by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.
You can read more about our upcoming events over on our LinkedIn newsletter.

    ADVISING | Solar for Apartments rebate extended

    The Victorian Government has extended the Solar for Apartments rebate until 30 June 2027, or until rebates are exhausted. 

    The program offers rebates of up to $2,800 per apartment, with a maximum of $140,000 per property. Rebates are available for apartment buildings, strata townhouses and units under the control of an Owners Corporation and sharing a common property rooftop.

    SHARING | Our Services

    Find out more about the services that Yarra Energy Foundation offers including:
    • Feasibility studies
    • Community Engagement
    • Community battery strategies for local councils
    • Consulting & advice
    • Project management 
    • Solar & electrification programs
    We are a small team of extremely passionate energy experts with decades of combined industry, governmental, business, and sustainability experience.

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    Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF)

    Yarra Energy Foundation acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung as the Traditional Owners of this country, pays tribute to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Yarra, and gives respect to the Elders past and present.

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    AUST | THCO | UPDATING | Awareness, Funds and Support for independent media and more | May 2026

    [Edited extract from public address]

    The spread of AI has accelerated the spread of misinformation – and thrown in hallucinations for good measure. 

    Online, and in lots of news coverage, noisy attention-seekers continue to drown out considered voices. The result is rising populism, falling trust and democratic decay. 

    But there is a better way. I’m writing to ask for support of The Conversation again, a trusted source of fact-based journalism. The need today is greater than ever. 

    At The Conversation, we share expert knowledge to help readers make informed decisions. Our only aim is to serve the greater good.

    Our team produces journalism that is sober, clear and useful. They are passionate and proud to work for an outlet that prioritises facts over clickbait.

    Every day we report and explain the news and tackle big issues such as climate change, how to navigate the aged care system or the damage done by the manosphere. Working with experts, we cover the things that matter in our everyday lives, such as the latest medical advice on teeth-grinding or the impact of the social media ban on young people.

    We do this work exclusively with academics to share their knowledge and research. We give our work away for free to anyone who needs it. Instead of building a paywall, we depend on the kindness of people like you who care about evidence-based journalism.  

    You can help us by donating to our annual campaign. In past years, we’ve been overwhelmed by your generosity, and today I’m asking that you please help us again in 2026.

    With your help, we are already increasing our coverage of the big issues in public policy, and there is so much more that we can do. If there was ever a time to support a project that strengthens our democracy, it is now. Every tax-deductible donation counts, so please give whatever you can afford. 
    P.S. If you have already given today, thank you so much. Your gift means the world to us. 

    Best wishes, 
    Misha Ketchell, Editor

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    Address: Tenancy B, Level 5, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton Vic 3053

    We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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    VIC | VTMH | WEBINAR | Listening beyond the System: bicultural voices on mental health | Wednesday 17 June 2026 | 10.30-11.30am

    [Edited extract from public address]

    The Victorian Bicultural Workers Network (VBCWN), facilitated by cohealth’s Bicultural Program, has launched a new podcast series, Listening Across Cultures: Bicultural Perspectives on Mental Health.

    The podcast creates space for Bicultural Workers (BCWs) to share knowledge and insights from their communities about mental health, wellbeing and experiences navigating mainstream services. Through these conversations, the series explores how culture, migration experiences, language and community connection shape understandings of distress, healing and recovery, while also highlighting shared experiences and strengths across diverse cultural communities.

    In this presentation, podcast host and cohealth's Bicultural Program Lead Jasmine Phillips will share emerging themes from the interviews — including the strengths and leadership within communities, common challenges when engaging with mainstream systems, and BCW reflections on what more culturally safe, community-led responses can look like.

    VTMH webinars are open to individuals, from all disciplines and working in all sectors, who are based in Australia and interested in diversity and mental health.  
    • Where: Online via Microsoft Teams Townhall — details to be sent to registrants in advance
    • Cost: Free
    • Bookings: essential. Spaces are limited. To secure a place, please register early online via VTMH 

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    Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH)
    Address: St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Level 1, Bolte Wing, 14 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
    Tel: (03) 9231 3300

    VTMH acknowledges it is located on the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation. We know this land has history, custodians and stories spanning tens of thousands of years. We celebrate and recognise the First Peoples’ continuing connection to the land and water, and pay our respects to their Ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging.
    In a spirit of reconciliation, we commit to walking the journey of learning and healing together.

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    AUST | EQPR | CELEBRATING | The first 10 years of The Equality Project

    [Edited extract from public address]

    We've been sitting with this email for a while now, trying to find the right words.

    Ten years is a long time. And when you've spent most of it chasing grants, stretching budgets, and running on the belief that this work matters, it can be hard to stop and actually take it in.

    So that's what we want to do here.

    Stop. Look back. And say thankyou.

    This started in 2016 in a living room. A small group of us sat around and asked a simple question: what does our community actually need? We formed a steering committee of 20 people representing the diversity of our community, and consulted with hundreds more over 12 months.

    We met in the evenings around a table, volunteers giving up their time, most of us working full-time jobs. And in January 2018, we opened the doors of Melbourne Town Hall for our first Better Together conference. Over 600 people walked in.

    We had no idea if anyone would show up.

    But people did. And kept coming back.

    Since then:
    • Over 7,000 voices brought together at events
    • Over 3,000 people backed through scholarships
    • Over 4,000 learners upskilled through training
    And more than half of everyone who has ever come through our doors accessed a scholarship, subsidised or free ticket - because we always believed access shouldn't be determined by income.

    Those numbers matter. But they don't tell the whole story.

    The work has never been for us. It has always been for the person who flew from Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart or Cairns to be in a room with people like them for two days.

    For the person who came out after attending their first Better Together. For the grassroots advocate who finally had a stage.

    For the two people in Mount Gambier who deserved training just as much as anyone in the city. We drove from Melbourne to make that happen.

    And we travelled to Perth, Brisbane, and across Victoria to bring leadership and advocacy training directly to people there. We would do it all again.

    Here is some of what we built together over ten years.

    So far, we have run 7 Better Togethers across Melbourne, Adelaide, Geelong and Sydney, and one regional Better Together in Canberra.

    People tell us it's one of the most nourishing gatherings of its kind they've ever been to. In 2024, 91% of attendees who responded to our survey said they had a positive experience.

    Part of what makes it work is who shows up, and who gets seen. From the very beginning, we gave the bisexual community a platform and helped bring people together when those spaces simply didn't exist anywhere else.

    At that very first conference, we also launched Australia's first LGBTIQA+ Policy Guide. Developed consultatively with communities, advocates, and experts, it was a resource that had never existed in this country before. A second edition followed a couple of years later. 

    To date it has been downloaded over 3,500 times.

    We were among the first organisations to include the I in the acronym, giving the intersex community a platform at our very first Better Together in 2018.

    And soon after, we added the A, making space for the asexual community before most others did. In 2020, we hosted what we believe was the biggest trans and gender diverse caucus in Australia, a facilitated gathering for 100 people in Melbourne.

    We ran Health and Wellbeing Days for rainbow communities in Melbourne and Adelaide, because mental health and connection matter just as much as advocacy.

    And we built leadership and capacity programs that would have cost thousands elsewhere, made available at a fraction of that.

    We spent a year driving through regional and remote South Australia, talking to communities who rarely get heard, so their voices could reach government. That work culminated in the SA Discovery Report, ensuring what we heard didn't just stay in the room.

    That's the kind of work we don't see ourselves walking away from.

    We created the Festival for the Future, a dedicated event for older rainbow community members in regional South Australia, bringing services and connection to people who had been waiting far too long for both.

    As part of every Better Together conference, we ran the Rainbow Leaders Summit as a dedicated pre-conference day, bringing together rainbow community leaders and decision-makers in a space that simply didn't exist anywhere else.

    And we are proud of our partnership with The Long Walk, who joined us in 2023 to open Better Together with a Welcome to Country. Together we continue to walk alongside each other in the spirit of reconciliation and truth-telling.

    And just last month, in March 2026, we held our very first Better Together Women in partnership with The Long Walk. A new chapter, ten years in the making, and one we are excited to grow.

    None of this came from the top down. There was no seed funding, no startup grant, no institutional backer. For a long time, the core team did all of this as volunteers. Some of us for over a year.

    No pay, no guarantee, just a belief that it needed to exist. We started at a kitchen table. Honestly, that's still where most of the decisions get made.

    We know this work is hard. We know there are days when you wonder if it's worth it. We've had those days too. But we keep showing up. 

    Because the people who need this work don't get to take a day off from being who they are.

    If you are out there doing it too, we see you. And we hope that somewhere along the way, we made it a little easier.

    To every volunteer who gave their time, every partner and sponsor who believed in us, every pro bono supporter who made something possible that otherwise wouldn't have been, every donor who gave without being asked twice, and to The Long Walk Foundation who walked alongside us - thank you. This genuinely does not happen without you.

    Now, what's next?

    Better Together will return in 2027. And by popular demand, the next Rainbow Leaders Summit is set for 26 November 2026, with expressions of interest opening in July.

    We are constantly learning, and we want to keep growing - as humans first.

    If you've made it this far, you're already part of this story. So here's the bit we really wanted to share with you.

    This work has shaped us. And it has shown us something else, too. The world needs better conversations. Not just within our communities, but across every line of difference that's pulling people apart.

    That's why we're starting something new.

    We are launching the Centre for Civil Dialogue, incubated within The Equality Project.

    Conversations across difference are harder than they've ever been. Learning to have them well might be one of the most important things any of us can do right now.

    If this matters to you, come and have a look at what we're building.

    One last thing. We want to hear from you.

    Do you have a memory from one of our events or programs? A moment, a connection, a conversation that stayed with you?

    Hit reply and tell us.

    We are collecting stories from the people who have been part of this journey, and yours matters more than you know.

    We look forward to seeing you at the next Better Together in 2027.

    P.S. If you'd like to support what we do, donations help us keep this work going, accessible, and grassroots.


    With so much gratitude,
    Jason, Marnie, TJ and Adrian
    The Equality Project

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    The Equality Project® respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we will gather for this event. We wish to pay respect to Elders past, present and future and recognise the deep connection and important role that First Nations people have and continue to play. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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    CoPP | S2b | ADVISING | What's On | June 2026

    [Edited extract from public address]

    Exhibitions, Tax Perks & Gifts With A Story

    • Hunt your treasures at the Out of the Vault exhibition before 30 May
    • Join us for A Million Stories opening on 13 June
    • Make a tax-deductible donation before the financial year ends
    • Discover corporate gifts with real meaning

    HELPING | Someone Hope Again, Donate Now

    As the financial year wraps up, it's a good time to reflect on the community we want to live in. This Tax Time Don’t Forget Space2b. A donation to Space2b is fully tax-deductible. Let's support inclusive communities together.
    • $50 opens the door - covering transport and meals so nothing stands in the way.
    • $100 launches a dream - tools, materials, to start creating and selling.
    • $250 grows a leader - training a participant to become a mentor and inspire others.
    If you believe everyone deserves to live, dream and thrive - please give today!
     

     What’s On The Wall 

    EXHIBITING | Out Of The Vault | 1-30 May 2026

    Out of the Vault is an exhibition of hidden treasures. Featuring artworks from our shop, donated artworks and pieces rediscovered in our storage. There are watercolours, prints, acrylics, sculptures and even rugs. 
    Prices are very reasonable so pop into Space2b before 30 May.
    • Free Entry

     What's Coming 

    EXHIBITING | A Million Stories | opening Saturday 13 June 2026 | 2-3.30pm

    Space2b's Design Competition has closed. All entries will be showcased in The Million Stories Exhibition, where three designs will be selected to represent Space2b art products in 2026/27. Winners will be announced at our opening, a unique opportunity for culturally diverse artists to see their work brought to life.
    • Free Entry
     

     What's In The Basket 

    GIVING | Corporate Gifts by Space2b

    Space2b is more than a shop. It's a gallery, workshop, and mentoring space supporting culturally diverse artists. Now we're helping local businesses give gifts with meaning: ethically made hampers and custom products for staff rewards, speaker gifts, and special celebrations. Purposeful and beautifully crafted.

     What’s Pebbling 

    JOINING | Positive Pebbles At Foundation House

    Supporting culturally diverse communities is at the heart of everything we do at Space2b. Joining Foundation House's Positive Pebbles brought that mission to life in a beautiful way. One participant shared, ‘I feel resilient today, I feel strong and included.’ Moments like these are why we show up.

    OPENING | Hours

      • Space2b | Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm + Saturday 10am-2pm
      • The Gardener's Apothecary | Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm + Saturday 10am-3pm
       
      Together we make a difference

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      Address: 144 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Melbourne Vic 3182
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      Space2b acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and the diverse nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future, and celebrate their stories, culture and traditions.

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      AUST | RGA | UPDATING | Community news, funding, opportunities & more | May 2026

      [Edited extract from public address]

      May brings a landmark moment for Rainbow Giving Australia.

      Our CEO Em Scott has released her Churchill Fellowship report Resourcing LGBTIQ+ Futures, with nine findings and 24 recommendations on how Australia can better fund LGBTIQ+ equality, safety and inclusion. Read it, share it, and register for a briefing.

      We're also celebrating the Sweat with Pride community launch this IDAHOBIT weekend. A free morning of movement, community, and BIG rainbow energy on Saturday 16 May 2026 at the Inner West Pride Centre.

      Plus: Georgia Mathews appointed Co-CEO of Community Foundations Australia, a reminder of funding opportunities that close soon, and events to look forward to across May and June.

      What to expect:

       1. Rainbow Giving News 

      PUBLISHING | Resourcing LGBTIQ+ Futures – a New Churchill report from our CEO

      Hi friends and supporters, my Churchill Fellowship report, Resourcing LGBTIQ+ Futures, is out today, and I'd love for you to read it.

      Last year I spent six weeks in the UK and the US, meeting with around 50 people across the LGBTIQ+ and philanthropic sectors. I went to learn what Australia could do better to fund LGBTIQ+ equality, safety and inclusion. I came back with a lot of urgency and a lot of hope.

      LGBTIQ+ rights are more precarious than many of us realised. In the US and UK, I heard about decades of progress rolling back faster than anyone expected, and saw what happens when funding retreats at exactly the moment communities need it most. But I also witnessed incredible generosity: Funders staying the course, organisations adapting fast, and communities finding joy as a form of survival.

      There are nine findings and 24 recommendations for how Australia can "meet the moment" and be a global leader in LGBTIQ+ equality, generosity and social cohesion. What excites me most is the opportunity to grow individual giving: to inspire our community to give back to their chosen family (including via initiatives like Sweat with Pride!), and I'm energised for Rainbow Giving Australia to help drive this growth.
      A few ways you can help right now:
      With pride,
      Em Scott, CEO


      SIGNING | Up for Sweat with Pride and attend our community launch!

      Sign up to Sweat with Pride to win a 12-month Stan subscription.

      We're giving away 5 x 12-month Stan subscriptions and all you need to do is sign up by Wednesday 13 May to go in the draw.

      Sweat with Pride is a fun, inclusive 30-day movement challenge running throughout June.

      Get your team moving for just 21 minutes a day, raise money to help strengthen rainbow communities, and make Pride Month really count.

      Want to team up at work? Our internal comms toolkit has everything you need to get your team motivated, keep the energy up, and make the most of Pride Month together.

      GATHERING | Sweat with Pride Community Launch | Saturday 16 May 2026 | 10.30am-12noon

      Fighting discrimination with perspiration this IDAHOBIT.

      You’re invited to the Sweat with Pride community launch, a fabulous morning of line dancing, Big Gay Boxing, prizes, photo ops, and big rainbow energy.

      Whether you’re a seasoned Sweaty Betty or keen to get involved, come move, mingle, and find out how you can make Pride Month count while helping strengthen rainbow communities.
      • Where: Inner West Pride Centre, opposite Newtown Station, Gadigal & Wangal
      • Cost: Free to attend. All welcome.
      • Bookings: online via Humanitix
       

      ANNOUNCING | Georgia Matthews appointed Co-CEO of Community Foundations Australia!

      Rainbow Giving Australia extends our warmest congratulations to our Deputy Chair, Georgia Mathews, on her appointment as Co-CEO of Community Foundations Australia (CFA). As a co-founder of GiveOUT, Georgia has made an extraordinary contribution to growing LGBTIQ+ and community philanthropy more broadly in Australia, and this appointment is a wonderful recognition of that legacy.

      Georgia will be stepping down from our Board in June, and while we'll miss her deeply, we couldn't be more excited for the impact she'll make at CFA. More heartfelt thank-yous to come!

      MEETING | Our new marketing team!

      We’re excited to introduce Jessy Brown (they/them), our Digital Content and Marketing Coordinator, and re-introduce Jake Smith (he/him), our Marketing and Engagement Manager.

      Jessy will work to share stories and drive support for RGA, uplift rainbow communities, and keep you connected to our shared impact.

      Jake, who joined RGA in August 2025 and has recently been leading Sweat with Pride, now steps into an expanded role overseeing brand, communications, and partnerships across the organisation and key campaigns.

      Together, they’ll be bringing our stories to life, growing our reach, and helping more people connect with the work we do.
       

      SAVING | The date for RGA Funding opportunities

      LGBTQIA+ sector organisations, please save the date for upcoming funding opportunities by Rainbow Giving Australia (more information to come!):
      • Annual Grants Program: Expression of Interests open 29 June 2026, close 3 August 2026
      • GiveOUT Day: 15 October 2026

       2. Other LGBTQIA+ Funding Opportunities 


       3. Community 

       News & Events 

      • Making Rainbow Families Seminar 2026 | Saturday 23 May 2026 | 10am-4pm | A welcoming, supportive space for LGBTQ+ people to learn from experts about starting a family as an LGBTQ+ intended parent. Also live streamed nationally. RGA is proud to support Rainbow Families as an Amplify grant partner. Genea Clinic, Level 3/321 Kent St, Gadigal, Sydney. 
      • State of Philanthropy Insights Forum | Wednesday 13 May 2026 | 9am-12pm | A thought-provoking half-day forum exploring global and local shifts in philanthropy, with keynote speaker Heather Grady (Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors). $100 (GST inc.), 10% off for Connect members with code PACONNECT. Our CEO Em Scott will be there, say hi! Mercer, 100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo, Sydney.
      • Sydney Pride Fest 2026 | 1-30 Jun 2026 | Sydney's biggest Queer Arts & Culture Festival yet, with 300+ events across drag, comedy, theatre, markets, live music, workshops and more. Oxford Street precinct and venues across Sydney/Gadigal Land. RGA are also proud to be a community partner of the Fit N’ Proud program as part of Sweat with Pride. 
      • Bring Pride to Your Club this season | A Pride Cup is a rainbow-themed game or round where clubs show support for LGBTIQ+ inclusion and take simple, practical steps to make sport more welcoming for everyone. With support from Pride Cup, clubs of all sizes and sports can access free tools, education, and gameday support to make it happen. RGA is proud to support Pride Cup as an Amplify grant partner.

       Resources 

      HEARING | Your say: Pride By Side Survey

      Australia’s largest LGBTQIA+ sector survey is back, with a $5,000 capacity-building grant available to one participating initiative.

      Pointing to Progress, the national research project to understand the capacity strengths and needs of the LGBTQIA+ sector in Australia, has returned for its biennial snapshot in 2026.

      The survey, by our friends at Pride by Side, is open for the month of May and helps funders, government, and supporters understand where their action is needed most!

      Any Australian-based initiative creating positive outcomes for LGBTQIA+ individuals or communities is eligible to complete the survey and, by participating, your initiative can be considered for a $5,000 capacity-building grant.

       4. Ways to support 

      1. Read, share and register for a briefing of our CEO Em Scott’s Churchill report
      2. Get moving for community: sign up for Sweat with Pride and get your workplace involved
      3. Make a tax-deductible donation to Rainbow Giving Australia
      4. Get in touch via email if you would like to discuss other ways you can support rainbow communities.
       A few weeks ago, the RGA team came together for a joyous two days in person. Filled with productivity, team bonding, and a whole lot of support and love. It was a beautiful reminder of the heart behind everything we do.

      We're so grateful for this team and for the community that makes this work possible. That's you.

       Community Feedback Form 

      We hope to gather input from our communities about the vision and priorities of Rainbow Giving Australia, and how we can best support the LGBTQIA+ community. Please share your thoughts, insights and hopes, and any concerns

      Sending love from the 
      Rainbow Giving Australia Team 
       
      Rainbow Giving Australia: Working towards an empowered, sustainable and united rainbow community 


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      Rainbow Giving Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present. Rainbow Giving Australia is committed to working with First Nations LGBTQIA+ organisations and initiatives to mobilise the resources they need for their important work.
      This always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Sovereignty has never been ceded.

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      AUST | PMW | UPDATING | Community, News and Information | May 2026

      [Edited extract from public address]

      I’m incredibly honoured and excited to step into the role of CEO of Professional Migrant Women (PMW).

      First of all, I want to acknowledge and thank Fabiola for the extraordinary work she has done over so many years building PMW into the strong, supportive and inspiring community it is today. Her passion, leadership and commitment have impacted the lives of countless women, including mine. And the best part of all is that she’s not going far — she has only stepped down as CEO, but will continue serving on the Board!

      For those who don’t know me yet, I’m Diana, originally from Chile, and I’ve called Australia home for the past 12 years. I’m an economist by profession and have spent most of my career working in the investment industry. More recently, I found my passion in the sustainable investment space, where my investment knowledge and my desire to contribute to a better and fairer world come together.

      I joined PMW in 2023 as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, and from day one I felt deeply connected to the mission and the incredible women behind this community. I’m also a proud mum of two daughters, a devoted runner, and someone who genuinely loves meeting new people and learning from different experiences and cultures.

      One of the reasons why PMW’s mission resonates so deeply with me is because, through both my personal and professional journey, I’ve seen how much potential, talent and leadership exists within women from diverse backgrounds — and how often that potential is still overlooked. The more I observe what’s happening around the world, the more convinced I become that we need more women in positions of influence, decision-making and leadership. We need more female voices shaping the future. Supporting that change is deeply personal to me, and I want to contribute to it with everything I can.

      And while I feel incredibly passionate about this mission, I’m also learning every day as I navigate this new role. Leading an organisation like PMW is both a privilege and a huge responsibility, and I approach it with humility, passion and so much love for this community. I also feel incredibly lucky to have learned from the best (and yes, of course I mean Fabi!) and equally lucky to continue this journey alongside Lina Orozco Munera, our wonderful Director of Communications, Engagement & Program, and Deputy CEO.

      We are also very well supported by our amazing volunteers, community members, allies and friends. Together, we will continue growing this beautiful community, strengthening connections, creating opportunities, and making PMW even more impactful for migrant women across Australia.

      One thing I want our community to know is that my door is always open. PMW is a community built by women, for women, and I truly believe collaboration makes us stronger. I would love to hear your ideas, suggestions and feedback, and I’m always open to exploring partnerships and collaborations aligned with our mission.

      If you’d like to personally connect, please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn — I’d genuinely love to hear from you.

      Thank you for being part of this journey. I’m very excited for what’s ahead.

      Warm regards,
      Diana Santibañez

       What we've been up to 

      LAUNCHING | PMW Ascend program!

      This month, we proudly launched Ascend — a program that is both deeply impactful and very much needed.

      Ascend was created for migrant women who are ready for the next step in their careers, but who often find themselves navigating progression, visibility, leadership pathways and sponsorship in Australia without the support or guidance they deserve.

      This program became possible thanks to the generous support of Scanlon Foundation, whose funding helped us bring this vision to life. We are incredibly grateful for their belief in this work and, most importantly, in the potential of migrant women across Australia.

      A very special thank you goes to our Director of Communications, Engagement & Program, Lina Orozco Munera, who has poured so much heart, strategic thinking, lived experience and dedication into designing and building this program from the ground up. Ascend carries so much of her passion and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for migrant women.

      And of course, thank you as well to our incredible volunteers, Kelly Fernandez and Fatemeh Amin, for supporting the implementation of the program and helping us create such a meaningful experience for our first cohort.

      If you’d like to learn more about the inspiration and process behind Ascend, we invite you to read Lina’s reflection.

      INTRODUCING | Our Ambassadors

      At PMW, community is at the centre of everything we do — and our Ambassadors play a vital role in bringing that community to life across Australia.

      Based in five different cities, our Ambassadors host Connecting Circles Meetups: welcoming spaces where migrant women can connect, share experiences, build friendships, and feel supported in their journeys. These gatherings help create a sense of belonging and remind women that they are not alone.

      Read our latest blog to meet our eight incredible women behind these spaces and sharing, in their own words, what led them to PMW and what being an Ambassador means to them.

       Upcoming Training and Events 

      GATHERING | She-Suite Gala | Friday 19 Jun 2026 | 5.30-9.30pm AEST

      You belong at the table.

      Not someday. Not when you feel “ready enough”. Now.

      And yet, for so many migrant women, stepping into leadership can still feel out of reach.

      The networking circles that seem closed.

      The invisible rules no one explains.

      The feeling of having so much potential… but not always the visibility, support, or connections to match it.

      That’s exactly why we created the She-Suite Gala.

      On 19 June, we’re bringing together professional migrant women, allies, and senior female leaders for an evening designed to create meaningful conversations, genuine connections, and real opportunities.

      This is not just another networking event.

      It’s a chance to sit at the table with a C-Suite Executive. To ask questions, to be seen, to connect with women who understand the journey and want to help open doors for others.

      We’re also incredibly proud to have JANA Investment Advisers as our Key Partner, alongside the support of Mercer Super and City of Melbourne as sponsors of this special evening.

      If you’ve been craving connection, inspiration, community, or simply a reminder that your ambitions are valid and possible — this evening is for you.

      WEBINAR | Ever wanted to pick a recruiter’s brain? | Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 6-7pm AEST

      You’ve updated your resume, applied for roles, prepared for interviews, and still…sometimes it feels like there’s a part of the recruitment process no one really explains.

      What are recruiters actually looking for?
      Does local experience really matter that much?
      How can you stand out in such a competitive market?

      This month’s Ask a Recruiter session is your chance to get honest answers directly from someone inside the industry.

      Join us online for an interactive conversation with Pri Gillett from PRIMA Recruitment Solutions, who will share insights into the current job market, hiring trends, and what employers are really paying attention to right now.

      And most importantly — you’ll have the opportunity to ask your own questions in a supportive, migrant-women-led space where no question is too small or too bold.

      Whether you’re actively job hunting, thinking about your next career move, or simply trying to better understand recruitment in Australia, this session is for you.

      Come ready to learn, connect, and leave with more clarity and confidence in your career journey.

      Limited spots available — register now to secure yours.

      WEBINAR | What Happens When No One Talks About It? | Friday 22 May 2026 | 12noon-1pm AEST

      There are some topics women are expected to navigate quietly. Menopause is often one of them; the changes, the emotional impact, the way it can affect confidence, identity, energy, and even how we experience work and leadership.

      And for many migrant women, these conversations can feel even more isolating. That’s why this month’s In Conversations With… session matters so much.

      Join us online for a thoughtful and honest conversation with Maggie Hsu, a member of our PMW Level Up community, who will share her personal and professional reflections on navigating menopause while continuing to show up in life and work with clarity, confidence and authenticity.

      With more than 15 years of experience across multiple industries and a deep passion for culturally inclusive coaching, Maggie brings both lived experience and practical insight to a conversation that is rarely spoken about openly — but deeply needed.

      This session is an invitation to reflect, connect, ask questions, and remind ourselves that we do not have to navigate these transitions alone.

      Come as you are, and join us for a meaningful conversation in a supportive, migrant-women-led space.

      Limited spots available — register now to secure yours.

       What's New 

      PUBLISHING | Activate Her Skills Report

      A new report released through the Activate Australia’s Skills campaign highlights the experiences of migrant and refugee women navigating Australia’s system for recognising overseas qualifications and professional skills.

      Led by the Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance (AMWA) in collaboration with Settlement Services International, the report explores the barriers many women continue to face in rebuilding their professional careers and contributes to the growing national conversation around recognising and valuing migrant talent in Australia.

       Our Recommendations 

      GATHERING | Resilient Futures. Cultural Confidence & Connection for Migrant Women | Saturday 13 June 2026 | 10am-3pm AEST

      What becomes possible when migrant women feel truly seen, supported, and connected?
      Join us for a powerful one-day program designed to help migrant women build confidence, strengthen resilience, and connect with a supportive community.

      Delivered in partnership with City of Yarra, Professional Migrant Women, The Resilient Journeys and Wellbeing Face, this program creates a culturally safe space for women to learn practical tools for leadership, wellbeing, and community engagement while building meaningful connections with others who understand the journey.

      If you’re ready to invest in yourself, grow your confidence, and connect with a community that uplifts and empowers women, this program is for you.

      READING | Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones

      Regine Andersen wrote this book as a memoir and tools to transform mental blocks into positive steps.

      SPOTLIGHTING | ECCWA Community

      Ethnic Communities Council of Western Australia (ECCWA) is Western Australia’s peak ethnic umbrella organisation. It is a non-government, non-profit community-based organisation, taking an interest in all aspects of multiculturalism and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) affairs.

      REPORTING | Australia’s Untapped Teaching Talent

      While Australia faces a critical teacher shortage, thousands of qualified migrant teachers remain underemployed or unable to work in the profession due to complex recognition processes and systemic barriers.

      REPORTING | Why More Women Are Walking Away from Traditional Networking

      More and more women are choosing authentic, friendship-based professional communities over traditional networking spaces that often feel performative, transactional, and emotionally draining.

      WALKING | For Good Moonee Ponds | Sunday 17 May 2026 | 10am-12noon AEST

      Join Walk for Good at Queens Park for a relaxed community walk designed to support wellbeing, connection, and movement.

      WRITING | Stories Between Lands

      Free writing program in Banyule exploring migration, identity, and belonging.

      Across five workshops in 2026, participants will be guided by migrant writer Ana Asanovic to reflect on memory, culture, and what “home” means – no writing experience needed.

      WANTING | To Level Up Your Career?

      Join a community of migrant women growing, connecting, and advancing together by exploring PMW Level Up

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      PMW acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Diversity, advocate for Inclusion and foster a sense of Belonging.

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