NAARM (MELBOURNE) DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

Rainbow Leaders Summit 2026

PURPOSE

The Rainbow Leaders’ Summit brings together the decision-makers and forward-thinkers of Australia's rainbow 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 might we foster collaboration to amplify our collective impact as a united community of leaders and changemakers?

The Summit will bring together the people leading and creating change in our communities, and create space to share ideas and experiences, learn from each other, forge alliances and ultimately work together to build a better world for rainbow communities.

What does it mean to be a leader in the rainbow community today?

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This summit is designed for leaders and trailblazers who are driving change within and for rainbow communities. We also invite allies who work with or support rainbow communities across all sectors.

With space for up to 100 participants, our aim is to prioritise a rich diversity of voices in the room, spanning across organisations, sexual orientations, gender identities, backgrounds, and abilities.

We invite you to join us in a transformative gathering where we'll explore what leadership means in the today’s current landscape and explore how we can forge meaningful connections, build trust, and cultivate a strong, supportive community to enhance our collective impact.

APPLY TO ATTEND

Attendance to this event is limited to 100 seats. Information about how to apply will be announced by October 2025.

  • EXPRESSION OF INTEREST close date to be confirmed

  • Attendees will be confirmed by late 2025.

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MELBOURNE

DATE TBC 2026

Join us in creating an environment where our shared experiences and diverse perspectives pave the way for deeper connections and mutual support, all with the goal of shaping a shared vision for Australia’s rainbow communities.

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The RAINBOW Leaders Summit 2026 will take place IN WURUNDJERI Country.

The Equality Project® respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we will gather for this event. We wish to pay respect to Elders past, present and future and recognise the deep connection and important role that First Nations people have and continue to play. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

This event is an initiative of The Equality Project®.