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

A community-led survey to shape the WA Government’s first ever whole of government LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy was launched this week. This is a historic opportunity to have your voice heard and help design a future where LGBTIQA+ people across WA are safe, respected and included in healthcare, education, employment, justice and more. 🗓️ The survey is open now and closes 30 June 2025. 💬 It's for anyone 16+ in WA with diverse genders, sexualities or sex characteristics. 🎁 Everyone who completes it can choose to enter a draw to win one of 10 x $50 vouchers (this is optional and confidential). Take 20 minutes now to share your voice and be part of shaping the future for LGBTIQA+ communities. You'll find the survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RVWA and at the link in the comments. Please share - we want to hear LGBTIQA+SB voices!

Look out Bunbury! Here we come! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @rainbowfutureswa, OUT South West and Living Proud are coming to Bunbury to hear your thoughts on the WA LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy. What is important to you? What do you want government to know? What changes need to be made to improve lives for LGBTIQA+SB people in WA? Bring your friends, chosen family, housemates and/or partner(s) too! FOOD PROVIDED so come and join us for lunch! 😜🍕 DATE: Saturday 14 June TIME: 12pm - 2pm VENUE: Parade Hotel (River Room) , 1 Austral Parade, East Bunbury Register through the link in our bio (Insta) or here: https://events.humanitix.com/bunbury-lgbtiqa-inclusion-strategy-consultation 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ The new gender recognition laws are a step forward for trans and gender diverse people in WA! It is the end of the Gender Reassignment Board and the start of a new process that also includes non-binary gender for the first time! Thank you to Rainbow Futures WA , Transfolk WA and many others who have been working towards this for years!! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

May 28 is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. Last year Living Proud took the pledge to create change and play our part to stop family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) within our community. 1 in 2 LGBTIQA+SB people will experience abuse in their lifetime yet inclusive support for our community for FDSV is lacking. That’s why Living Proud has partnered with Ruah Community Services to begin developing the Pride in Respect Specialist Support Service which will provide frontline support to LGBTIQA+SB people experiencing FDSV in WA. We encourage you to take the pledge too! #SeenAndBelieved [Image Description]: In the top right corner of image is the Living Proud logo. Centered is white and purple writing on black background, with rainbow and trans flag coloured border. Text reads ‘Shining a light on Domestic and Family Violence in LGBTQ communities so everyone is #SeenAndBelieved’, above logo from LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation and link to their website DVAFoundation.org.