The National Film and Sound Archive presents the 2026 Winter Film Series. Take a cinematic journey through time and space at Arc Cinema.
From mind-bending time travel, fractured narratives, queer stories, intergalactic adventures, alien encounters and cosmic odysseys, join us for stories spanning eras and reaching into the far reaches of the universe.
Whether you're drawn to contemplative tales or epic escapism, explore worlds reshaped by technology, desire and chance.
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JUNE Winter Series Lineup
We Don't Need A Map
A challenging, poetic essay about who we are as a nation. 7…
A new Gallup poll that surveyed 1,001 U.S. adults from May 1 to 17 shows U.S. support for same-sex marriage has slipped to 65%, while acceptance of transgender issues has also fallen. The biggest drop is among Republicans, with Democrats and independents mostly steady.
You don’t need super powers to make the most of your superannuation before the rules change. Superannuation rules are about to change, but if you’re quick, there’s still time to take action to benefit your future self. With caps increasing, Payday Super coming in and higher taxes for big balances, this financial year is a unique chance to contribute under the current rules and reduce your tax.
Into the Light is the debut poetry collection from Australian writer Daniela Koulikov, exploring themes of love, heartache, and self-acceptance. This collection is for anyone who has ever felt caught between who they are and who they thought they had to be.
Queer Art, by curators Mollie E. Barnes and Gemma Rolls-Bentley, isn’t afraid to ask questions: what queerness is, what queer art can be, and why queer art matters. The book’s introduction states that “queer art is not a genre but a gesture; a refusal to be pinned down by fixed identity categories”. Queerness in art can appear both openly and subtly, often through coded, abstract or unconventional forms that challenge heteronormative expectations.
Many things can influence your happiness, many of which are totally outside of our control. Research suggests that 50% of happiness is determined by your genes, 10% by the circumstances in which you live, and 40% of happiness is defined by your actions, attitude and how you handle situations. Let's look at that 40%.
Domestic and family violence (DFV) does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone, regardless of sexuality, gender, or background. For LGBTIQA+ communities, the statistics are alarming and yet remain under-recognised.
The statistics
More than 60% of LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic, family, or intimate partner violence in their lifetime
72% of LGBTQ+ people who experienced abuse did not report it to anyone
Psychological and emotional abuse are the most common, but physical, sexual, financial, and identity-based abuse are also widespread.
Domestic violence - the bigger picture…
Meridian is Canberra's community-controlled, peer-led organisation that provides health and social support services to our community. Join our free events on each month.
Sexual health testing at STRIP Clinic Plus
Flu, COVID & mpox shots at our vaccine clinic
Financial advice at the Care Mobile Debt Clinic
Plus heaps of other events for our LGBTQ+ communities.
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Meridian is committed to creating opportunities for HIV positive and LGBTIQA+ communities to live their healthiest lives and be their true selves.
Meridian provides person-centred services and programs t…
