Promoting the wellbeing of the LGBTIQA+SB Community in Western Australia

IDAHOBIT (17th May) is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. We must stand together as a community, and we must stand strong against bigotry and abuse. Today is about celebrating our right to exist in this world as ourselves and to advocate for those who are unable to do the same. If you need to talk, contact QLife on 1800 184 527. [Image Description: An image with a yellow background, in the top left corner is the progress pride flag (six horizontal rainbow stripes with five coloured chevrons on the left side of the flag. These are in black, brown, blue, pink and white. At the edge of the flag is a triangle which contains the intersex pride flag) on a pole. In the top right corner of the image is the ‘Living Proud’ logo with black text. In the middle of the image is text that reads “IDAHOBIT” in purple, below this is black text that reads “International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia”. In the bottom third of the image is a picture of a diverse group of young people all smiling and facing the camera. To the left of this picture is blue text that reads “17th May”.]

Living Proud is honoured to celebrate the recognition of our long-serving volunteer, Colin Longworth, who was awarded the 2025 WA Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award at last night’s prestigious WA Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony. The value of Colin’s contribution to our community is immeasurable. For over 40 years, he has shown incredible compassion and commitment. He has offered peer support, helped train generations of volunteers, and stood by our community through some of its most difficult times, including the HIV/AIDS crisis. His dedication to the wellbeing and dignity of LGBTIQA+SB people in WA is inspirational. Thank you and congratulations Colin from your Living Proud family! #volunteering #volunteeringwa # #lgbtiq #lgbtiqa @volunteeringwa Volunteering WA @hannahforvicpark Hannah Beazley MLA

Today is National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day, a part of Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Living Proud acknowledges those who have lost their lives to family, domestic and sexual violence – especially those who are LGBTIQA+SB – and their loved ones who survive them. Family, domestic and sexual violence does not discriminate and is preventable. We all must play a role in this. [Image Description]: Living Proud logo, red candle burning with a rainbow stripe in the background. Text: ‘National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day 7 May 2025. We remember all those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. We stand with those who have lost someone they love. We send strength to victim survivors. We commit to doing more to stop it. Domestic violence does not discriminate. It is preventable.....’. #nationaldomesticviolenceawarenessmonth #nationaldomesticviolenceawareness #nationaldomesticviolence #nationaldomesticviolencerembranceday #nationaldomesticviolenceawarenessmonth💜 #lgbtidomesticviolence #lgbtidomesticviolenceawarenessday