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Living Proud – LGBTIQA+SB Community Services of WA

Living Proud has provided support to the LGBTIQA+SB community in WA since 1974.

LGBTIQA+SB stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, Sistergirl and Brotherboy. The plus sign represents other sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions not specifically covered by the other letters. The terms Sistergirl and Brotherboy acknowledge the trans women and trans men within many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Each letter in the acronym represents a distinct community. Each community has its own unique culture and experiences. The acronym aims to be inclusive of a wide range of identities within the community. We acknowledge the diversity of people’s experiences of gender and sexuality.

Living Proud is the WA partner of QLife. QLife is the national LGBTIQ+ telephone and web chat peer-support and referral service. We also run health and wellbeing initiatives and community capacity building.

We offer a number of training options including our Opening Closets Mental Health training. We also offer other full or half day workplace trainings to improve accessibility for LGBTIQA+SB people.

Constitution

You can read more about us in the Living Proud Incorporated Constitution.

Child Safety

Living Proud follows the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

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For the first time, the ABS Census is collecting data related to the LGBTQA+ community in Australia. So what do you need to know? There are three new questions in the 2026 Census. For people aged 16 years and older, the Census now includes questions about: 🌈Sexual orientation 🌈Gender 🌈Sex recorded at birth This information will help build a better picture of LGBTQA+ people in Australia, their needs and what services are required. For anyone who wants to complete a Census separately from your household, call the Census Contact Centre on 1800 181 227 to receive a Census number for the online form. Complete the Census online by TUES 11 AUG 2026 at start.census.abs.gov.au #lgbtiqa #census2026 #census2026LGBTQA

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Today, a WA One Nation candidate said that "gay people have mental illness". As a LGBTIQA+SB peer organisation that has supported community for over 50 years, we will not stand by quietly while public figures make these ignorant comments. We will continue working toward Living Proud's vision: 'All LGBTIQA+SB people in Western Australia are safe, connected, respected, and supported to experience strong health, wellbeing, and belonging.' We stand together. If you need support, call or webchat with QLife on 1800 184 527 3pm to 9pm, every day of the week.

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Freedom Centre and Youth Pride Network - YPN have announced that the Queer Prom is BACK for 2026: Fantasy Edition ‍🧚‍♀️🧝‍♀️💫 Calling all the faeries, witches and wizards, it's your time to shine, glow and make magic ✨ Whether you're looking for a ball or formal where you can be authentically yourself without fear of judgement, or just a fun event to hang out and make friends, this is the place for you! 🏳️‍🌈 🔮Theme: Purple Fantasy (Think the colour purple, fairies, witches, wizards and whimsy!) 📅Date: Friday 28 August 2026 📍Location: North Perth Hall ⏰The night will be split into two age groups: 1️⃣Ages 12-16: 4:30 - 7pm 2️⃣Ages 16-25: 7 - 9:30pm 16 year olds may choose which age group is right for them to attend. Be ready for DJs, Muscians, Drag performances, photoboth - and of course free food! 🍔🎤 Get your free tix in the YPN VD: [Fantasy-themed event poster for Queer Prom. The background is an enchanted purple night sky with glowing stars, pink and lavender clouds, and dark pine tree silhouettes. A bright purple lens flare glows from the lower left, with a second on the right. A flying dragon illustration appears in the upper right corner, and a witch hat sits in the upper left. Centred near the top, stylised text reads "Queer Prom" in decorative lettering, with "FREE" displayed prominently below. In the middle, a watercolour parchment scroll contains event details in dark text: "Friday 28 August" with a calendar icon, "North Perth Town Hall" with a location pin icon, "Ages 12–16, 4.30–7pm" and "Ages 16–25, 7–9.30pm" with a clock icon. Below the scroll in italic text: "DJs, Musicians, Drag performers, photobooth, activities, food + more!" Decorative red and purple mushrooms and glowing fireflies appear at the lower left. Bold text reads "BOOKING LINK IN BIO" near the bottom. Logos along the bottom edge include: City of Vincent, Freedom Centre (with rainbow hand logo), Youth Pride Network (YPN), and Wear It Purple (with rainbow arc logo).] #queerprom #ypn #lgbtq🌈 #free #LGBTIQAYouth #YouthLGBTIQA #queerpride #pride🌈 #LGBTIQIA #Pride #lgbtpride #gays #queer #pride🌈 #wearitpurple #wearitpurpleday #fanatsy #fantasy

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We are excited to announce that Living Proud was a successful recipient of the LGBTIQA+ Health Program grants! The Australian Government has provided funding to 18 national and state-based projects aligned with the National Action Plan for the Health and Wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ People 2025–2035. Over the coming months Living Proud will be developing our new Proud Minds program providing free, accessible in-person and telehealth mental health support. We know this is a much needed service for community and can't wait to share more with you soon!

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Wherever we are, the LGBTIQA+ community are one. When one hurts, we all hurt. When one is targeted, we are all targeted. We stand in solidarity with Berlin Pride organisers and community following the heart breaking attack this weekend. We have a right to safety, dignity and respect. Pride continues to be a protest against injustice, hatred and violence. We will continue to dance in the street in all our glorious diversity and we will not be silenced. #berlinpride #LGBTI #LGBTIQA #westandwithberlinpride CSD Berlin - Berlin Pride @csd.berlin.pride

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Recently we met up with the team at @Lifeline WA to celebrate the launch of DV-Alert's new Working with LGBTQ+ Communities frontline training workshop. 🌈 DV-Alert is a nationally recognised training program, delivered by Lifeline and funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS), that equips frontline workers with the skills to recognise, respond to and refer people experiencing domestic and family violence. The Working with LGBTQ+ Communities sessions have been developed by subject-matter experts, practitioners and victim-survivors from across Australia, and will help frontline workers to provide safe, inclusive and informed support to LGBTQ+ people experiencing family and domestic violence. Living Proud is so proud to be delivering these workshops in Western Australia, alongside @lifeline_wa! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️The sessions are planned for later this year so keep an eye out for details. #lgbtiqa #pride #lgbtiq #fdv

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We were honoured to be a part of the second Pride round this Sunday held by the Ashfield Sports Club! Ashfield is committed to being a club where everyone feels welcomed and safe to be themselves. We know that inclusive communities make such a positive impact on mental health and we thank Ashfield for their leadership! Thank you also to @davekellymp for the invitation and your incredible support of our community! 🌈 Photo credits: Scary Mary Photography

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