BLACK RAINBOW FUTURES FUND 2021

Black Rainbow are investing in the futures of the Indigenous LGBTIQ+ community.

We have eight lots of $1000, per year for 5 years, to invest in Indigenous LGBTIQ+ individuals who are excelling in their field and require some additional support.

Futures Fund are awarded for the advancement of Indigenous LGBTIQ+ community members who can demonstrate they are high achievers and are excelling in their chose field.

These include but are not limited to the education and professional sectors, as well as trade, arts and sport.

The Futures Fund are open to Indigenous LGBTIQ+ who meet the criteria detailed below:

To be eligible for consideration for the Futures Fund, you must meet every one of the following eligibility criteria:

Identify as an Indigenous LGBTIQ+ person.
Australian citizen or permanent resident (proof required during application stage)
At least 15 years of age, and younger than 35 years of age, on the day of closure of applications April 21st, 2021.
Can demonstrate high achievement and merit in their field.

To express your interest for the Futures Fund, click the button below or email us at futuresfund@blackrainbow.org.au

INDIGENOUS LGBTIQSB GLOSSARY POSTERS – CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE – 2021 POSTERS OUT SOON!!!

We recently paid several Indigenous LGBTIQSB artists for the license to the use images of their work to act as back drops to glossary posters. Packs of 6 were sent out to 150+ Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander organisations nationwide.

They are now available for FREE download.

Click the button below, fill in our form and a link will be emailed to you so you can download them directly.

GET TO KNOW US

Black Rainbow is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBQTI+SB) organisation in the
pursuit of positive health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian
LGBQTI+SB*. Originally focusing on suicide prevention, the diversity of our leadership group
has allowed us to expand our horizons.

We currently support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTI+SB people through a
variety of community projects and initiatives that we have, and continue, to develop. We
call these initiatives Contagion of Love projects.

Through our grassroots and diverse approaches, we strive to alleviate the health and
wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTI+SB people. We have several new
and exciting community initiatives that will be launched in November 2020.

We are a non-profit that is 100% Indigenous owned and operated. Black Rainbow is
premised by advocacy, leadership, and solutions which identify and address social and
cultural determinants of wellbeing as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Australians whom identify as LGBTIQ+SB.

We are in the process finalising our board and are in the process of finalising the paperwork
apply for DGR status and to registered with the ACNC.

One of the pillars of Black Rainbow is the philosophy of value-based economics and as such
a synergy of values with our partners is fundamental to our success. To partner with us please reach out using our contact page.

*Black Rainbow currently uses the following as a descriptor of diverse and proud
community. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy
(LGBQTI+SB). This language is evolving, and we have strived to be as inclusive as possible.

CONTAGION OF LOVE

Black Rainbow are currently offering community micro-grants to self-identifying LGBTIQ+SB
people of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. These micro-grants are to
the value of $300 and include $200 to assist with hosting Indigenous LGQBGI community
events. They also include Black Rainbow merchandise, including t-shirts (subject to
availability).

LEADERSHIP GROUP

The Black Rainbow Leadership Group draws on the personal and professional experience
from across the LGBTIQ+SB spectrum. Our members have been specially selected and bring
with them a cross section of expertise and skill that includes but not limited to:

Youth Homelessness, Trans*, Disability, Youth Issues, Lived Experience with Mental Health,
Domestic Violence, Living with HIV, and Suicide Prevention.

OTHER PROJECTS

Black Rainbow also offer pre-paid phone and data to the value of $50 to self-identifying
LGBTIQ+SB people of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community who may be
homeless, leaving a domestic violent relationship or the justice system. You can apply for
these pre-paid phone and data e-vouchers here.

News

Landmark Indigenous suicide report paves way for LGBQTI recognition

News

Closing the gap in Indigenous LGBTI mental health

News

It’s time to talk about the suicide rates of Indigenous LGBQTI people in Australia

News

No data exists on suicide among gay and trans Indigenous Australians

News

Indigenous LGBTQI suffering must be addressed, conference hears

Black Rainbow acknowledges the traditional people of the lands of this country.

We recognise our continuing connection to the land and water and we pay our respects to our Ancestors and the Elders, past, present and future whose strength and guidance continually nurture us. We pay tribute to and honour the lives of all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, trans*, intersex, sistergirl and brotherboy people that have paved the way before us.

We also like to make special mention to the place young people have, not just in our future but in the directions our future will take. Whether you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, trans*, intersex or not. You are our future, and here at Black Rainbow, we believe in you.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY

GET TO KNOW US

CONTAGION OF LOVE

LEADERSHIP GROUP

OTHER PROJECTS

LGBTIQSB Posters