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California Housing Bias Hits Marginalized Groups Hard
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (679+ words) Housing discrimination in California is hitting hardest among communities long targeted by discrimination, according to a new UCLA Center for Health Policy Research study that reveals stark disparities across race and ethnicity, disability, gender identity, income and housing stability status....
NSW Tightens Laws to Shield LGBTQIA+ Community
2+ week, 4+ day ago (486+ words) The NSW Government will introduce new legislation to toughen penalties for hate crimes following a series of disturbing attacks against members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Violence, intimidation and abuse have no place in NSW, and everyone deserves to feel safe…...
PWDA Put Queer Disabled People In Focus At Mardi Gras
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (402+ words) The PWDA 2026 pride campaign theme InFocus: Queer & Disabled is all about celebration, pride and visibility. Its about allowing LGBTQIA+ people with disability to have their time in the spotlight. A place where we can be our full authentic selves. This…...
"Pansexual, This Is Perfect": InFocus With Rory Keyes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (737+ words) InFocus: Queer & Disabled is a digital storytelling campaign led by PWDA, centring the voices and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people with disability. My name is Rory Keyes. I am 23 years old and have Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy and other bits…...
Victoria's Anti-LGBTIQA+ Hate Inquiry Demands Truth
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) Dr Jeremie Bracka, RMIT University School of Law "This is a significant and welcome development. The inquiry signals that anti-LGBTIQA+ hate is not episodic or fringe, but a systemic issue requiring coordinated legal, social and institutional responses. "Events such as…...
Research Reveals Mixed Reactions to Diversity Moves
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (316+ words) Silent clapping is increasingly used at conferences and meetings, replacing traditional applause to create a calmer sound environment and reduce sensory strain for autistic people and others who may be sensitive to sound. "It is encouraging that many are positive…...
Free Know Your Rights Session For Albany Pride
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) Albany, this one is especially for you. As part of Albany Pride 2026, the Equal Opportunity Commission will be in town and hosting a free community session during Pride Week. This session will explain your rights around discrimination and harassment, and…...
Help PWDA Put LGBTQIA+ People With Disability In Focus
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (297+ words) InFocus: Queer & Disabled is a digital storytelling campaign led by PWDA, centring the voices and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people with disability. This campaign is about visibility, self-expression and community - stories told by us, on our terms. Running alongside our…...
What Therapists Know About LGBTQ+ People Varies Widely
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1005+ words) Both healthcare workers and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) people report low competence among psychologists, healthcare workers and others working in mental health services, according to the new research from the Norwegian Research Centre for Sexual Health (CENCE)…...
Funding Fuels Renewable Energy, Maritime Tech Shift
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) The AEA Innovate program provides competitive grants of up to $5 million to support mid-stage research commercialisation. These projects are aligned with national priorities and are turning promising ideas into real-world solution. From cutting-edge clean energy systems to advanced maritime technologies,…...