Events
Changemaker Masterclass - Adelaide
We're thrilled to unveil our newest project: the Changemaker Masterclass, building upon the success of our well-loved 2-day Advocacy Masterclass and series of leadership programs, a staple in our offerings for the past 6 years. With its emphasis on advocacy skills, our original Advocacy Masterclass program serves as the foundation for this exciting new venture.
We extend an invitation to both our alumni and new changemakers, and emerging leaders eager to enhance their impact as advocates for rainbow communities to drive meaningful change.
We're rolling out an innovative approach that centres you, the learner, offering experiential learning opportunities that cultivate self-awareness, self-leadership, and collaboration, while also preparing you to adapt to change effectively.
$749 Full fee - Corporate/Government
$399 Full fee - Nonprofit/Community
$449 Early Bird - Corporate/Government (ends 6 weeks before event)
$229 Early Bird - Nonprofit/Community (ends 6 weeks before event)
$149 Scholarship - Apply here.
GST and transaction fees apply.
Unconscious Bias Training
Ever wonder how your decisions are shaped by what you don’t know you’re thinking?
Did you know that unconscious bias can silently influence everything from hiring decisions to team dynamics, often without you realising it?Our brand-new Unconscious Bias training program, BIAS UNVEILED, is designed using the latest scientific methods to tackle bias head-on, peeling back the layers of your mind to reveal the subtle influences that shape your actions and impact the world around you.
In this engaging workshop, you’ll dive into the fascinating world of unconscious bias, uncovering how it sneaks into your daily decisions and behaviours. Through interactive activities and meaningful discussions, you’ll not only explore your own biases but also learn practical strategies to spot and counteract them.
Walk away with powerful tools to reduce bias, create a more inclusive workplace, and promote a culture of connection, community and belonging. This workshop isn’t just about learning—it’s about transforming how you see the world and your role in it.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This workshop is ideal for organisations, teams, and leaders committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Designed for diverse environments, including those where individuals might approach this content with uncertainty, this training provides a supportive platform for fostering understanding, no matter your initial perspectives. It’s crafted to engage all levels of an organisation, embracing varied roles and viewpoints, making it a supportive space to navigate and challenge biases effectively.
WHEN: Thu 5th December 2024
TIME: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
WHERE: 25/525 Collins Street, Docklands (Melbourne)
INVESTMENT:
$290 ex GST - for profit, corporate, government
$190 ex GST - non profit, NGOs, charities
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand the concept of unconscious bias and its impact on decision-making, behaviour, and workplace culture.
Identify your own biases and how they influence everyday interactions, both personally and professionally.
Develop strategies to recognise, address, and reduce unconscious bias in decision-making processes.
Gain practical tools for fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace environment.
Build awareness of the role unconscious bias plays in organisational dynamics and how to counteract its effects.
Leave with a stronger commitment to creating positive cultural change within your team and organisation.
Excited to build a more positive and inclusive culture in your workplace? Sign up to our 1-day workshop in Melbourne today!
Limited to 25 participants. In-person session only.
GST and transaction fees apply.
Changemaker Masterclass - Melbourne
New dates for Melbourne
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10-11 Dec 2024
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New dates for Melbourne 〰️ 10-11 Dec 2024 〰️
Due to popular demand, we’re thrilled to announce the return of our Changemaker Masterclass in Melbourne!
This program builds on the success of our signature 2-day Advocacy Masterclass and our range of leadership offerings that have been a core part of our work for the past six years. It’s the next step forward, designed for alumni, new changemakers, and emerging leaders looking to expand their impact as advocates for meaningful change.
Our approach is simple yet powerful: it’s all about you, the learner. Through hands-on experiences, you’ll deepen self-awareness, strengthen self-leadership, and build collaborative skills—all while gaining practical tools to navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
Join us in shaping the future of change!
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Our alumni craving for more
New voices ready to tackle challenges and make an impact
Emerging leaders with a vision for change
Seasoned leaders seeking fresh approaches
This program requires a minimum of 10 participants to go ahead.
Adaptive Leadership Program for ERGs
Do you lead a diversity, equity and inclusion initiative in your organisation? Are you an active member of your Employee Resource Group (ERG) and seeking to enhance your leadership?
Join our Adaptive Leadership Program for Employee Resource Groups and transform your thinking and develop your adaptive leadership capacity to drive meaningful change in your organisation.
Better Together® 2025
The next Rainbow Gathering for Change, Better Together® 2025, will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, Kaurna Land, South Australia, from 31st October to 1st November 2025.
Proposals open in early 2025.
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Changemaker Masterclass - Sydney
We're thrilled to unveil our newest project: the Changemaker Masterclass, building upon the success of our well-loved 2-day Advocacy Masterclass and series of leadership programs, a staple in our offerings for the past 6 years. With its emphasis on advocacy skills, our original Advocacy Masterclass program serves as the foundation for this exciting new venture.
We extend an invitation to both our alumni and new changemakers, and emerging leaders eager to enhance their impact as advocates for rainbow communities to drive meaningful change.
We're rolling out an innovative approach that centres you, the learner, offering experiential learning opportunities that cultivate self-awareness, self-leadership, and collaboration, while also preparing you to adapt to change effectively.
Scholarships available. Apply here.
$749 Full fee - Corporate/Government
$399 Full fee - Nonprofit/Community
$449 Early Bird - Corporate/Government (ends 6 weeks before event)
$229 Early Bird - Nonprofit/Community (ends 6 weeks before event)
$149 Scholarship - Apply here.
GST and transaction fees apply.
Festival for the Future
People in the Rainbow Community deserve to age well.
Presented in partnership with Office for Ageing Well and Seniors Card, the Festival for the Future is a two-day event to support LGBTIQA+ people living in the regions, connecting attendees to new people, new ideas and new services.
LGBTIQA+ people face unique legal, financial, health and aged care challenges. The Festival for the Future brings service providers to the regions, creating connections to these services for LGBTIQA+ people as they age, and building capacity within this community by building knowledge through facilitated sessions, and space for one-on-one conversation with these services.
If you are a member of the LGBTIQA+ community aged over 45, someone caring for an LGBTIQA+ person and you wish to support them in ageing well, or are a service provider to this community, join us in Mt Gambier on 2-3 October at the Festival for the Future.
The full cost of your ticket, excluding platform fees, will be refunded for those who attend the entire two-day event. Tickets will be refunded to attendees in the week after Festival for the Future.
Seniors Card holders: $10, (excl. fees)
General Admission: $15 (excl. fees)
PROGRAM : Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre, 2-3 October 2024
DAY 1 : 10.00 AM - 3.30 PM
MORNING
Opening by Nat Cooke, SA Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well
Connection Session
Morning Tea & visiting provider stalls
Presentation - Rainbow SA Discovery Presentation: What you told us
Lunch
AFTERNOON
Workshop - Boundary Setting
Presentation - Office for Ageing Well: Explore initiatives for ageing well
Closing address
Optional 3.30-5pm - Clear Horizon Focus Group OFAW (participants will be offered a $60 voucher for participating)
EVENING
Pride Film Evening: Rainbow Shorts - arrive at 6pm at Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre
DAY 2 : 10.00 AM - 3.30 PM
MORNING
Welcome to Country and Day 2 Welcome
Connection Session
Presentation - Safeguard Your Rights by COTA
Morning tea
Presentation: The Sex Ed you Didn’t Get In School - relationships and sexual health
AFTERNOON
Lunch
Workshop - Retirement Options
Closing address
The Festival for the Future is presented by The Equality Project® in partnership with Office for Ageing Well and Seniors Card.
ABBA Day Downunder 2024 Fundraiser
Celebrate ABBA Day Downunder at a special one-day event starring The Choir by ABBA The Museum all the way from Stockholm, Sweden. Includes a film screening of ABBA the Movie, special guest speakers, a 12-member choir live performance, ABBA super fans and a dance party! Walk in Dance Out!
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The Choir by ABBA the Museum Tour Downunder
Mamma Mia! THE CHOIR by ABBA The Museum is coming downunder!
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of THE CHOIR by ABBA The Museum as they make their way to Melbourne. The renowned pop choir, hailing all the way from Sweden, is set to return to our shores! This time, they'll be gracing the stage at the prestigious Athenaeum Theatre 2 in Melbourne, thanks to ABBA the Museum's partnership with The Equality Project®.
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An ABBA Celebration for Over 50s in the Rainbow Community & their Friends
Exciting news for ABBA enthusiasts in Geelong!
THE CHOIR by ABBA The Museum is coming to town!
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Better Together® 2024
Better Together® 2024 will be held in Djilang, Wadawurrung Country (Geelong, Victoria) at GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park on 14-15 June 2024. Join us for The Rainbow 🌈 Gathering for Change.
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LGBTIQA+ Leaders Summit 2024
The LGBTIQA+ Leaders’ Summit brings together the decision-makers and forward-thinkers of Australia's LGBTIQA+ communities. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful conversations about our aspirations as leaders, the world we desire to create, and how we can collectively achieve that vision.
How do we define leadership in the LGBTIQA+ community today? How might we foster collaboration to amplify our collective impact as a united community of leaders and changemakers?
Advocacy Masterclass - Mt Gambier
Join us for a dynamic 2-day Advocacy Masterclass designed for LGBTIQA+ advocates, changemakers, and allies who are passionate about driving positive change in their communities.
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The Long Walk 20th Anniversary
We call on the Rainbow Community to join us on the Long Walk on 28 August. Let's all step up and have the conversations that will see the nation voting YES once again to support a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Advocacy Masterclass - Sydney
Join us for a dynamic 2-day Advocacy Masterclass designed for LGBTIQA+ advocates, changemakers, and allies who are passionate about driving positive change in their communities.
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The Long Walk 20th Anniversary
We call on the Rainbow Community to join us on the Long Walk on 28 August. Let's all step up and have the conversations that will see the nation voting YES once again to support a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Advocacy Masterclass - Melbourne
Join us for a dynamic 2-day Advocacy Masterclass designed for LGBTIQA+ advocates, changemakers, and allies who are passionate about driving positive change in their communities.
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Advocacy Masterclass - Adelaide
Join us for a dynamic 2-day Advocacy Masterclass designed for LGBTIQA+ advocates, changemakers, and allies who are passionate about driving positive change in their communities.
BOOK YOUR SPOT 🔖
Pride with Purpose - Part 2
Build allyship and create an inclusive and positive workplace culture for the LGBTIQA+ community by attending this Working with the Rainbow Community - A Starter Kit.
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Pride with Purpose - Part 1
LGBTIQA+ advocates, don't miss out on two dynamic workshops exploring Story of Self & Sustainable Leadership at Williamstown Town Hall on Wednesday 14 June 2023.
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ABBA the Museum the Choir
For the first time in Australia, the official ABBA The Museum the Choir will be performing live direct from Sweden. As part of their sponsorship of the Better Together 2023 National LGBTIQA+ Conference, they are playing at Adelaide Fringe Festival at the Royalty Theatre Adelaide.
Better Together 2023
Join us in Adelaide, South Australia for Better Together™ 2023, Australia’s 5th National LGBTIQ+ Conference, from 17-18 February 2023 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
The national conference will coincide with the start of Sydney World Pride and will explore the important issues facing LGBTIQA+ communities in Australia and facilitate an intersectional discussion about achieving social and cultural change.
Better Together® 2023 Launch - The Party
BETTER TOGETHER 2023 LAUNCH - THE PARTY
Tunes // Food Trucks // Friends
Join us to celebrate the official launch of Better Together 2023, Australia's LGBTIQA+ community conference!
Meet new people from the LGBTIQA+ communities from across Australia, and re-connect with old friends.
Featuring performances by the ABBA Museum Choir and the beloved Frock Hudson.
Enjoy fab food trucks and drinks at bar prices. The menu is supported by the pillars of sustainability: local produce and social responsibility.
General admission $20.
This event is an initiative of The Equality Project®.
LGBTIQA+ Leaders Summit 2023
The LGBTIQA+ Leaders Summit 2023 is a pre-conference event of Better Together 2023 on 16 February 2023. Find out more.
Creating a Rainbow-Positive Organisation
Learn how to embed sustainable inclusive practice in your workplace. Demystify the Rainbow Tick and explore ways to create a more inclusive workplace culture.
Advocacy Masterclass Wangaratta, Victoria
How do you initiate, activate, and lead the narrative to effect positive social change? Advocacy Masterclass is a 2-day training program that builds on the core skills, knowledge, and techniques of today's LGBTIQ+ advocates to effect positive social and cultural change.
Creating a Rainbow-Positive Organisation
Learn how to embed sustainable inclusive practice in your workplace. Demystify the Rainbow Tick and explore ways to create a more inclusive workplace culture.
Advocacy Masterclass Melbourne
How do you initiate, activate, and lead the narrative to effect positive social change? Advocacy Masterclass is a 2-day training program that builds on the core skills, knowledge, and techniques of today's LGBTIQ+ advocates to effect positive social and cultural change.
LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program (Adelaide, SA)
The LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program SA is a 5-day transformational leadership training program delivered in two parts.
Designed as a unique program for emerging LGBTIQ+ leaders and change-makers to address the need for more dynamic and agile leaders, the core of the training is to help you re-think how you go about leading people, your organisation, and your community.
Part 1: 22-24 August 2022
Part 2: 25-26 October 2022
Advocacy Masterclass Sydney
How do you initiate, activate, and lead the narrative to effect positive social change? Advocacy Masterclass is a 2-day training program that builds on the core skills, knowledge, and techniques of today's LGBTIQ+ advocates to effect positive social and cultural change.
LGBTIQA+ Health & Wellbeing Day (Adelaide, SA)
Participate in a day of connection, nourishment, learning and practice for LGBTIQA+ communities in Adelaide.
Experience and explore ways to enhance your health and wellbeing by participating in workshops, panel discussions and mindful practices with key health and wellbeing service providers and local practitioners.
Victorian LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program
We’re thrilled to announce that The Equality Project, in partnership with the Victorian State Government, will be delivering the next Victorian LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program.
This exciting initiative is a leadership development program that builds and develops the leadership skills of LGBTIQ+ participants in a safe, supported, and inclusive environment.
Designed for emerging LGBTIQ+ leaders in Victoria, this leadership development program aims to grow and strengthen participants' leadership skills in a safe, inclusive, and supported environment.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
LGBTIQ 101
Gain a foundational understanding of LGBTIQ+ communities and ways to create inclusive and culturally safe spaces for LGBTIQ+ people. This session will be delivered online.
Better Together 2021
The Equality Project presents Better Together 2021 - Australia's 4th national LGBTIQ+ conference. It will be held on 18-19 June 2021 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. (Auslan interpreted sessions)
A space for LGBTIQ+ voices to be heard and to promote collaborative action.
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LGBTIQA+ Health & Wellbeing Day
Participate in a day of connection, nourishment, learning and practice for LGBTIQA+ communities in Melbourne's west on Saturday 8th May 2021 at Williamstown Town Hall, Williamstown, VIC.
Experience and explore ways to enhance your health and wellbeing by participating in workshops, panel discussions and mindful practices with key health and wellbeing service providers and local practitioners.