Leigh Hill

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State government commits more than $1 million to establish LGBTIQA+ community grants program

1 week ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

EXCLUSIVEThe Cook Labor Government has revealed they will commit to supporting LGBTQIA+ services and initiatives in our state as part of the 2025/26 State Budget. - Advertisement -Announced today, the State Government has confirmed it will establish the LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Initiatives Grants Program with more than $1 million available over four years, to be administered by the Department of Communities.
Dawn French to star in new WA television series from Shaun Tan

2 weeks ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

The Western Australian Government has announced their support for a new locally-created television series, adapted from artist Shaun Tan’s best-selling anthology Tales from Outer Suburbia. The anthology includes fifteen short stories penned by the local creative, drawing on his memories growing up in the northern suburbs of Perth.
'The Boy from Ballajura' is back at Connections this June

2 weeks ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

After a smashing debut season at Fringe World Festival earlier this year, The Boy from Ballajura is back for one special night this June. The autobiographical show from performer Sam Williams tells his story from the suburbs of Perth to finding the spotlight not once but twice – as drag queen Alexas Armstrong and burlesque star Karl Kayoss.
The Greens name Senator Nick McKim as new LGBTQIA+ spokesperson

3 weeks ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

The Greens today revealed the parliamentary party’s new portfolios for the 48th Parliament of Australia, under their new leader Senator Larissa Waters. In addition to her leadership duties, Senator Waters will continue as the spokesperson for women, saying she will prioritise women’s safety and needs across health, housing, workplace relations and a range of policy areas.
Refugee Week 2025 is all about 'Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community'

3 weeks ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

Refugee Week is marked in June of each year, growing out of World Refugee Day to create a week of community connection and events. In 2025, the theme is Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community – celebrating what makes communities strong, welcoming and meaningfully inclusive.
Queer Screen Film Fest launches competition for emerging artists

3 weeks ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

Queer Screen has announced a new competition to support up-and-coming creators as part of the next Queer Screen Film Fest. The Emerging Feature Competition will shine a light on emerging filmmakers, with a cash prize of $2,500 for directors presenting their first or second feature film with LGBTIQA+ themes and characters.
International experts unite on call for new strategy to tackle STIs

3 weeks ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

Experts in sexual health, including researchers and policy leaders, are urging for a greater focus on a population-wide approach to combat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Noting a rise in STI rates globally, the collective from universities in Australia, Sweden, England, France, Brazil, South Africa, alongside the World Health Organisation (WHO) say the international community is far from reaching health targets in a research paper published to eClinicalMedicine.
ILGA World release data on laws affecting global LGBTI communities

3 weeks ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

International human rights organisation ILGA World has released new maps and data shining a light on laws impacting LGBTI communities around the world. With data drawn from the ILGA World Database, the resources highlight the regions where LGBTI people continue to face barriers to human rights.
Squash! Donna Kebab is celebrating a decade of drag

1 month ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

Award-winning performer and Drag Factory host Donna Kebab is marking a special milestone this July and you’re invited to join her in celebrating a decade of drag with her upcoming event – Squash. Appropriately named, Donna Kebab is the perfect accompaniament to a rowdy night out. Over the last ten years, Donna has become known for her blend of bombshell-inspired glamour, appreciation for all things high camp and outrageous on-stage antics.
YACWA's FairGround Conference to bring WA youth sector together for change

1 month ago | outinperth.com | Leigh Hill

The Youth Affairs Council of WA’s flagship FairGround Conference will return this June, providing a space for our state’s youth sector to come together and share ideas. The theme is this year’s conference is Connecting for Change, encouraging young people, experts and people working in the sector to bring fresh perspectives, ask big questions and foster bold ideas as they look to the future of youth services and advocacy.