Happy PRIDE month to all!

TBH, you don’t need a designated time to express your amazing self - BUT, since you do have this chance we thought we’d recommend some ways to celebrate! Get those rainbows out, ‘cause it’s time to be LOUD & PROUD in whichever way suits you best 🏳️‍🌈

Before we get into it, PRIDE month is here to;

• Uplift voices
• Celebrate the rich and very historical LGBTQA+ culture
• Support PRIDE rights
• Acknowledge the struggles that people of this community have gone through and continue to endure
• Remind you that throughout June there are parades, protests, drag demonstrations, memorials and celebrations all over the world!!

Here’s a guide to the flags you’ll be seeing Taken from Cade

And a breakdown of the LBGTQA+ acronym Taken from Youth.gov

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How can you get involved?

Go to an event or parade

Trust us when we say that during this month, wherever you go you’ll find an event that’s the perfect amount of FAB for you! It’s an amazing opportunity to express your inner truth, find like-minded people and become a better ally.

Some notable celebrations in Australia & New Zealand are;

• Sydney Pride, which runs for ALL of June, and has everything from discos to GORG drag shows 🤩
• RISING, from the 7th of June to the 18th of June, is a festival that highlights local Victorian talents (from every walk of life)
• Keep up to date with all the Aussie PRIDE events here
• The Queer Agenda, runs throughout June in Auckland, includes everything from musical performances to sparkling art displays
• Check back here to see more NZ lovin’ celebrations

Educate yourself

Regardless if you’re straight or not, there’s ALWAYS more to learn about the PRIDE world. Have a look through these amazing resources we’ve found!

• Rainbow Network
• Rainbow Network Inclusive Language PDF
• LOC
• UN Youth Australia
• Twinkl
• ADL

Being part of the LGBTQA+ community is an amazing thing, but there are also many challenges that come with - so we’ve also found some very helpful mental health resources to aid with your journey ❣️

• The Indigo Project
• Health Direct
• Beyond Blue

Ally up!

Just because you’re not directly part of the comm, doesn’t mean you can’t join in and have FUN!! Before you do take part though, take it upon yourself to learn the history of this month and how to support your fellow non-straights.

• RESEARCH! Start off by learning more about the people around you, first see if they’re willing to talk about their identity (no one owes it though!) - here’s a comprehensive list of useful terms
• Know people’s pronouns, and announce yours too
• SHOW SUPPORT! If you see anything wrong, call an authoritative figure or see how you can help out
• Keep trying to be your best self!
• Volunteer and donate, we love The Trevor Project and The PRIDE Foundation
• Read this PDF to learn more about being an ally

Taken from GIPHY

WAVE THOSE FLAGS ‘cause we’re here celebrating with you all 🎉