Posts Tagged ‘LGBTQI+’
Pink-Haired Girls in the Night
Words by Kyara, 22 VIC I’m eight hours away from home at a festival celebrating the city of Adelaide’s 60th birthday. Crowds mill about, taking in the art displays and the food vans in the street. It’s easy to lose yourself in a crowd like this, and I love it. I don’t have to be…
Read MoreLiving a Double Life – 10 Questions for Shulah
Words by Georgie, 28 VIC Sit down with your beverage of choice, put your phone on flight mode and read this inspiring story. Lauren from the WhyNot team sat down with Shulah – a young transgender woman from Melbourne to talk all things diversity and inclusion, safe spaces and finding the courage to be vulnerable.…
Read MoreWhy We Will Always Need Pride
Words by Natalie 20 VIC This article mentions historical events and references homophobia, which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit our Creating a Safe Space page to see a full list of support services. 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732Lifeline…
Read MorePlebiscite One Year On: We Are Not Done Yet
Words by Bonnie, 24 NSW It feels surreal that the plebiscite was only a year ago. It still feels so raw. I remember how it felt every day during that period of debate. Carrying the weight of uncertainty and feeling more a minority than ever. I remember feeling like I had taken steps back. The…
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