GiveOUT Australia

GiveOUT Day was born from a need to tackle the chronic underfunding of LGBTQIA+ community organisations in Australia, particularly by the philanthropy sector. What makes GiveOUT Day so unique? It’s the one day a year when the entire rainbow community unites to fundraise, celebrate, and collaborate! 🌈 We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to: ✨ Thom (He/Him) - PrideAbility
Thomas Calma ✨ AJ (They/Them) - Trans Pride Australia
Trans Pride Australia ✨ Maurice (He/Him) - Different Strokes Dragon Boat
Different Strokes Dragon Boat Club ✨ Russ (He/Him) - ACON’s Love Project
Russ Gluyas (he/him) on Gadigal land ✨ Giancarlo (They/Them) - GiveOUT Day Ambassador
Giancarlo de Vera 🌈 MAICD ✨ Jones Jones (They/Them) - Aurora Group Program Manager Jones Jones And a special thank you to our incredible team: 
💼 Niki Bhattacharya (She/Her) - Administrative Coordinator
 💼 Leonard Curmi (He/Him) - Program Manager
Leonard Curmi 💼 Em Scott (She/Her) - CEO
Emily (Em) Scott 💼 Lexi Murrant (They/Them) - Marketing & Comms Manager Lexi Murrant With immense gratitude to: 
🎥 Maggie Eudes (She/Her) Maggie Eudes (videographer)
🎞️ Flick Smith (They/Them) Flick Smith (animator)
🎨 Nauti Studios Together, we are making a difference, driving impact, and strengthening LGBTIQA+ communities across Australia! 🙌💖 #GiveOUTDay24 #LGBTIQACollaboration #CommunityLedChange Alt Text: Group of GiveOUT participants, ambassadors, employees, and partners talking about the purpose of GiveOUT Day and its impact on Australia, with plants in the background, set in a studio.

📌 Share this post or send it to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+SB community-led initiative that you care about. We have up to $20,000 in funding available for initiatives around the country that are led by, and run for LGBTQA+SB people! ⭐ EOI now open, closing in 7 days! Ignite Pride Grants 🔥🏳️🌈 Empowering our communities in doing what they do best—supporting each other! These grants are perfect for local or place-based projects, or those focused on specific groups or populations. The application process is simple, with optional community engagement opportunities to help your initiative to flourish. Grants between $5,000 and $20,000 available annually. Learn more and apply now https://lnkd.in/gBvWsa-E *please read the grant guidelines before filling out the EOI form Application form https://lnkd.in/gM6YExcf

GiveOUT and Aurora have joined forces to create Rainbow Giving Australia—a powerhouse for LGBTQIA+ giving across the nation! Donate now https://lnkd.in/gqdUh6Y6 Over the past 25 years, The Aurora Group and GiveOUT have jointly paved the way for a stronger LGBTQIA+ sector by investing in grassroots organisations that tackle pressing community issues. In 2020, before formally partnering, the two organisations raised and distributed $226,690 to rainbow communities. Since then, they’ve continued to build momentum, collaborating on research like the Where are The Rainbow Resources report, and establishing the Amplify Pride Fund, which distributed over $450,000 in only two years. We are thrilled to share that we raised over $500,000 on GiveOUT Day 2024 and an additional $500,000 will be soon granted via the Amplify Pride Fund and Ignite Pride Fund. This means that with your support, Rainbow Giving Australia will distribute $1 million to LGBTQIA+ communities across the country this year. #itsRainbowGivingAU #LGBTQIA #ShiftThePower

"The launch of Rainbow Giving marks the beginning of a new era for our community." "It's incredibly exciting to be a part of a dedicated LGBTSBIQA+ philanthropic organisation that is run by our community, for our community." - Jackie Turner, Director of Trans Justice Project - Trans Justice Project LTD. See the rest of our amazing photo's at www.rainbowgiving.org.au Community Hero: Jackie Turner Vision: Emerald Cowell and Rainbow Giving Australia Photographer: Mia Mala McDonald Producer: Ross Colebatch Production Company: Photoplay Photography Agency: Ogilvy Australia Creative Lead: Alexander Ward Senior Art Director: Seyda Yilmaz Studio / Equipment / Production support: Hogarth #itsRainbowGivingAU #LGBTQIA

🎉🌈 We’re beyond thrilled to announce that, thanks to your incredible support, we raised over $500,000 on GiveOUT Day 2024! And with an additional $500,000 in grants soon to be distributed through the Amplify Pride and Ignite Pride grants, Rainbow Giving Australia will proudly share a total of $1 million with LGBTQIA+ communities across the country this year. 🌏💙 Thank you for making such a powerful impact possible. Together, we’re strengthening communities, supporting resilience, and celebrating equality. 🌈💪 #RainbowGivingAustralia #GiveOUTDay #LGBTQIA #Pride

🔊 Join the Rainbow Giving Australia (RGA) Board! Three positions open (including a Treasurer). We’re looking for leaders with experience in board management, governance, and strategic planning, who are passionate about growing RGA to create better outcomes for LGBTQIA+ communities and organisations. ☑️Applications close 6th December. How to apply:  Please send an email addressing the selection criteria and why you are interested in joining the Board of RGA, along with your current CV to sam@rainbowgivingaustralia.org.au See https://lnkd.in/gwFxdA6a for more information. We would especially love to hear from LGBTQIA+ people who are from culturally and racially marginalised communities, First Nations peoples, Sistergirls and Brotherboys, trans and gender diverse people, and people with a disability. Experienced allies are also welcome to apply.

🏳️⚧️ Trans Day of Remembrance 🏳️⚧️ Today, we gather as one community to honour the memory of transgender lives taken due to transphobia and discrimination. Started in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith in remembrance of Rita Hester, a Black trans woman whose life was taken too soon, Trans Day of Remembrance is a powerful call for solidarity and justice. On November 20, our communities unite to reflect on those we have lost and to reaffirm our commitment to a future of safety, dignity, and equality. Together, we stand against transphobia, celebrate resilience, and work towards a world where trans and gender-diverse people thrive. Trans Day of Remembrance serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles and violence faced by transgender individuals and the need for a more inclusive and accepting society. To our community sector organisations working to uplift and protect the trans community: your dedication fuels a movement for change. To every trans and gender-diverse person, we see you, we honour you, and we are here for you. 💙🤍💗 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwareness #SupportTransRights #StrongerTogether

🌈 Big news! The Aurora Group and GiveOUT have joined forces to create Rainbow Giving Australia, a powerful new force for change in our LGBTQIA+ communities. This merger is all about amplifying impact by combining resources, expertise, and passion. Rainbow Giving Australia is here to support community-led solutions by mobilising funding, growing skills and expanding the knowledge base about the funding needs across the LGBTQIA+ sector. Together, we will work towards our vision of a sustainable, empowered and united rainbow community sector and together, we are stronger. ✨ Here’s how you can support: 1. Follow @RainbowGivingAustralia to stay updated. 2. Donate to help us fund community-driven solutions.

Something amazing is on the way! 🌟 #ComingSoon

🌈 During #TransAwarenessWeek, we’re proud to share that GiveOUT Day raised $100K for our trans and gender diverse communities! This support helps drive essential programs, resources, and advocacy for a stronger, more inclusive future for all. Thank you to everyone who gave and made a powerful impact! Let’s continue lifting up trans voices, stories, and leadership—not just this week, but every day. ❤️💙💜 #GiveOUTDay24 #TransAwarenessWeek #TransAndProud #LGBTQIA