As well as being a month-long celebration and recognition of how far we have come, Pride Month is also an opportunity to peacefully raise awareness of current issues facing the LGBTIQ+ community.
Queensland Government employees can look out for opportunities to link into existing events, panel discussions and online forums, and participate in rainbow-themed days and events. Think about how you can raise awareness of the history and importance of Pride Month, and further promote how you are supporting LGBTIQ+ employees in your agency.
Queensland Government employees can get involved by hosting morning teas, or contacting the LGBTIQ+ Steering Committee for information on webinars and online resources.
For information on how Queensland Government employees can get involved, subscribe to the Queensland Public Sector LGBTIQ+ and Ally Employee Network.
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Organiser: LGBTIQ+ Steering Committee
Email: lgbtiq@psc.qld.gov.au
National Coming Out Day is an annual celebration that honours and celebrates the bravery of LGBTIQ+ people who come out and live openly, recognising that in doing so, many LGBTIQ+ people around the world still face discrimination and threats to their personal safety.
Asexual Awareness Week runs annually in the last full week of October and helps to educate and give voice to the often overlooked and misunderstood 'A' in LGBTQIA+.
Intersex awareness day is designed to highlight the challenges and human rights issues facing intersex people globally, and to encourage visibility, education and inclusion.
Transgender Awareness Week recognises and celebrates transgender people and their allies. It’s a chance to take action to increase positive visibility of trans people and their contributions at work and in the community, and to address issues of prejudice and discrimination. On November 20, the week is closed out with Transgender Day of Remembrance.
