What to expect...
1. Rainbow Giving News
SAVING | The date: Sweat with Pride is back 1-30 June 2026!
Earlier this year, over 1,700 Australians got active and raised more than $160,000 for rainbow communities. From gym sessions, to dog walks, to dance breaks between meetings – every move counted, and every dollar made a difference.
One month of sweat funds year-round support, advocacy and services for LGBTQIA+ people.
In 2026, team up with co-workers, rally your community group, join with friends or family, or go solo and set your own pace. However you move, you’ll create change — for yourself and for rainbow communities.
Whether you joined us in 2025 or you're ready to take the leap in 2026, we want to you on the list!
June 2026 is going to be bigger, bolder, and sweatier – let’s make it count.
ADVISING | Holiday Shutdown
As we wrap up a huge year, please note that RGA will be closed for the holiday period.
Our last day of operation will be Friday 19 December 2025, reopening Monday 12 January 2026.
Thank you for everything you’ve helped us achieve in 2025 - we can’t wait to continue this work with you in the new year.
ADVISING | Grants Update
We're close to finalising our annual grants process for FY26, and this year's round has reinforced what collective impact truly looks like.
Journeying alongside our Grants Working Group and funders has been a privilege. Their diverse perspectives, lived experience and sector insights strengthened our assessments and shaped our recommendations.
We're excited to introduce our new grant partners and their work in January 2026.
ASKING | Are you are next Board Director? | Applications close Friday 5 December 2025
We’re looking for a passionate leader to join our Board as we expand our impact.
If you want to help strengthen LGBTQIA+ communities across the country, we’d love to hear from you.
2. Other LGBTQIA+ Funding Opportunities
- AUST | Pride Cup has two grants to support sporting clubs hosting their first Pride Game events:
- AUST | Movember Grant — for men’s competition teams nationwide | games by end of March
- ACT | Snow Foundation Grant — for Canberra & surrounds | games by mid-February
- ACT | ACT Government: Funding to promote connections for LGBTIQA+ people | Closes Sunday 18 January 2026
- View All Current Grants
3. Community News
- AUST | INTERACTION | InterAction for Health & Human Rights
- InterLink achieves national accreditation InterLink — a community-controlled psychosocial support service for people of all ages with innate variations of sex characteristics (IVSCs, also known as intersex variations or differences of sex development), as well as parents and carers of young people with IVSCs — has received accreditation under the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards.
- Intersex Peer Support Australia celebrates 40 years A powerful milestone honouring the strength, solidarity and hard work of generations of intersex people and advocates.
- Intersex Peer Support Australia held their Annual Retreat in the beautiful Otways in Victoria
- A sacred, reflective space for intersex people to reconnect, build meaningful connections, and embrace the essence of who they truly are.
- SA | SARAA | SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance
- REPORTING | State of Pride (South Australia) A comprehensive snapshot of LGBTIQA+ equality in South Australia. Highlighting key wins and urgent priorities for systemic change. From healthcare and education to safety and recognition, the report lays bare the gaps that still exist and the opportunities to close them.
- HEARING | Your say: SA 2026 Election With the South Australian 2026 State Election coming up SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA) is keen to find out what matters most to the LGBTIQA+ people of South Australia. Have your say and let us know what your priorities are, it takes just 5 minutes to share your voice!
- AUST | EQPR | REPORTING | The Missing Voice Equality Australia (EQPR) has released a new report offering rare insight into the medical interventions currently being performed on intersex children in Australia - and the rationales driving these decisions. You can also sign the petition to ensure all states and territories protect future generations of people wth an intersex variation.
- AUST | PID | ISSUING | The National Conversation Report Pride in Diversity (PID)’s latest analysis explores Australia’s response to anti-woke and anti-DEI backlash. One insight stands out clearly: “Guilt-driven messaging” is alienating and fuels backlash. Messages centred on inclusion, fairness and belonging resonate far more widely
- NSW | GOV | HEARING | Your say: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Survey The NSW government is hosting a survey to help inform the development of NSW's first LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy. Take the survey by Thursday 11 December 2025 and let's use our voices to support our community.
- NSW | Twenty10 | ADDRESSING | Social Media Age Restrictions (Under 16s) New national restrictions begin 10 December. Twenty10 is expanding resources — including a new Under 16s Padlet — to keep young people connected and safe.
4. Community Events
- SYDNEY | EXHIBITING | Loverdyke Exhibition, Flow Studios 88 | 28 November–5 December 2025) - Funded by Pride Foundation Australia
- AUST | WEBINAR | Focus Groups: LGBTIQA+ People with Disability – Hosted by PWDA & IRV (Online, multiple sessions, vouchers provided) | 10am AEDT Friday 5 December 2025 | OR | 6pm AEDT Thursday 18 December 2025
- SYDNEY | RAFA | GATHERING | Rainbow Families
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium – Exclusive early entry & family event | Sunday 22 February 2026 | 8.45-10am
- See All Rainbow Families Events
- WEBINAR | Intersectionality in Domestic & Family Violence Prevention – Hosted by Strong Safe Fabulous | Monday 8 December 2025 | 11am-12noon AEDT
- NEWTOWN | Pride Centre Housewarming, Inner West Pride Centre | Saturday 6 December 2025 | 11am-2pm
5. Ways To Support
- Make a Donation
- Leave a Legacy of Love By leaving a gift in will, you can help ensure LGBTQA+ communities continue to thrive for generations to come.
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