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Queer Christians and 'sacramental shame'.
As sociologists and philosophers in America, Dawne Moon and Theresa Tobin have worked together to understand the experiences of queer conservative Christians. Kai’s story illustrates a dynamic that we call “sacramental shame.” Can they find healing?
Achieving an Authentic Life
We all seem to be searching for authenticity in a society that is estranged from reality and truth. Do you have what it takes to break from your deepest fears and be completely honest with yourself and others?
That is the price of true authenticity.
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?
WHAT'S ON
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch -
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Free Pride Screenings & Market -
Qwire Presents : These Precious Hours -
Sydney Pride Festival 2025 -
Sydney & Regional NSW LGBTIQ+ Festivals & Events -
Coriolanus by Bell Shakespear -
Bell Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet -
Slay Wednesdays at Universal Sydney -
Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap
Australia finally lifts the gay blood ban
After many years of campaigning, from 14 July 2025 Lifeblood, formerly Red Cross Australia, will scrap its sexual activity rule that has barred gay and bisexual men, trans women and other gender-diverse people from donating plasma if they had sex in the previous three months.
Southern Baptists’ call to overturn same-sex marriage in America
The Southern Baptists’ are calling for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision. It's part part of a long history of opposing women’s and LGBTIQ+ people’s rights.
New Gender Law Reforms Take Effect in Western Australia
Western Australia has ushered in a new era for trans and gender-diverse people, with landmark gender law reforms coming into effect on 30 May 2025.
Behind the Scenes of Invisible Boys
INTERVIEW
We chat to Nicholas Verso about Crafting a Powerful Story of Queer Youth and Masculinity. Behind the Scenes of STANS new queer series Invisible Boys.
QUEER BOARD
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Bit Bent : Queer youth group -
Change your life with Transition Breath -
Artist Call Out : Kaleidoscope LGBTQIA+ Exhibition 2025 -
Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY -
Domestic, family and intimate partner violence: a family law perspective -
Create your own LGBTIQA+ emojis with Apple AI Genmoji -
Our Lives: Women in the ACT Survey 2025 -
Canberran Handmade Ceramics -
Ka Hun massage unlike any other! -
Safe is sexy — free STI testing in Canberra city
NSW
What you need to know about getting married
Love knows no bounds, and in Australia, marriage is a celebration of that boundless love. This comprehensive LGBTIQ+ guide explores who can get married in Australia.
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer?
Foster carers come from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds, including those of any ethnic or cultural background and sexual orientation.
The umbrella of hate & social attitudes
We are all lumped under one umbrella of hate’: when social attitudes change, what is life like for people who don’t agree?
Australian LGBTIQ+ politicians experiencing abuse
LGBTIQ+ politicians in Australia were hit with vile online abuse at the last federal election. The coming campaign could be even worse.
Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
Experts have been talking about the negative effects of social media on our mental health for years, and things are about to get worse. James May writes about how Abuse and Hate are now OK on Facebook and Insta and how it may affect our rainbow communities.
Are you gay enough for Britain’s LGBTIQ nightlife scene?
Beneath the rainbow-fronted glow of inclusion and acceptance lies gatekeeping, policing and exclusion from these seemingly welcoming spaces. Harassment and exclusion are not only prolific in the general night time economy in the UK, but also on the gay scene.
HIGHTLIGHT
Queer Christians and 'sacramental shame'.
As sociologists and philosophers in America, Dawne Moon and Theresa Tobin have worked together to understand the experiences of queer conservative Christians. Kai’s story illustrates a dynamic that we call “sacramental shame.” Can they find healing?
