Rainbow Interfaith Alliance

10/12/2025

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/court-grants-big-victory-for-same-marriage-rights-in-european-union/?utm_campaign=good-news-newsletter&utm_edition=202512060100&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&fbclid=IwY2xjawOl2fxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOlqlSBPoSGMAs76Q0fFNOVhA9Wy6erLK_GcyJSwSse0Wpq1wjZFttQQcJ-A_aem_xBi2zn9kXUrfxm6AuRkRWA

A very important victory.

The court declared that EU citizens have a right to “a normal family life” regardless of borders.

29/11/2025

23/06/2025

Join the Australian Multicultural GLBTQIA+ Council on Wednesday 2nd July for a collaborative workshop where we will explore the impact of conversion practices - efforts to change or suppress LGBTQIA+ identities - in multicultural and multifaith communities.

Percy Gurtler will share insights from their PhD research project on this important topic.

To join in, register now at https://events.humanitix.com/faith-culture-and-identity-confronting-conversion-practices-together

18/05/2025

What an amazing celebration for IDAHOBIT Day! A big thank you to Alike WA for the catering and the Sisters of St Joseph for hosting this beautiful event for the Rainbow Interfaith Alliance which brought LGBTQIA+ and allies from different faiths together. 🌈❤️

17/03/2025

Join our friends at Hayagriva Buddhist Centre in Kensington for Harmony Week!

The host as well as some of the speakers are part of our network.

THIS COMING SATURDAY: MARCH 22ND, 2-4PM *ALL WELCOME *
The event will feature faith leaders offering inspiration, cultural singing and dancing and sharing Vietnamese food.

“Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​”
https://www.harmony.gov.au

Quotes from our Harmony Day event 2024
“It was very inspiring to have people from many different religions come together to discuss how we can all get along and live peacefully. Especially with all that’s happening in the world right now I find these events important in building bridges between communities.”
Venerable Vipassako (Bodhinyana Monastery)

“The thing that was special about last year was gathering together of people from different beliefs, perspectives and backgrounds.”
Sky Dawson, Sakyadhita Australia

“The event was wonderful with positive ripple effects such as:
• Intersectionality of the diverse group of speakers and participants representing faith, culture, gender and LGBTIQA+ communities
• Introduction of Tibetan culture and traditions
• Welcome to country by Indigenous elder which weaved in important knowledge and perspectives supporting Harmony Day and Close the Gap Day which coincided on the same day in 2024″
Ariel Wee, A/ Multifaith Office, Curtin University

01/03/2025

As Sydney Mardi Gras kicks off, the age-old myth resurfaces: that being q***r and having faith can’t coexist. But is that really true?

This ABC podcast explores what it means to be gay and Godly, featuring:
🙏 Rev Dr Josephine Inkpin – Australia’s first openly transgender Uniting Minister
⛪ Hugo – Member of Acceptance Sydney, an LGBTQIA+ Catholic community
🕌 Dr Siobhan Irving – Sydney Q***r Muslims committee member

Listen now for a powerful conversation on faith, identity & inclusion. 🎧

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/godforbid/mardi-gras-gay-godly/104916670

🌈⚠️ Content Warning: Homophobia & transphobia discussed. ⚠️🌈

How do q***r people stay faithful? And how do people raised on religion celebrate being sexually and gender diverse?

13/12/2024

Missed attending our Pride event? Check out OUTinPerth's article below!

This PrideFEST event brought together people of different beliefs.

02/12/2024

What an unforgettable night at last Wednesday’s Rainbow Multi-Faith Celebration! 🌈✨

We kicked things off with a heartfelt Welcome to Country by Nan Dot, followed by inspiring contributions from faith leaders.

Did you know that Hindu epics include transgenderism/a third gender?

Hearing the journey of a q***r Muslim reconciling faith and identity reminded us how personal and profound that path can be. 💜

A huge thank you to 's Multi-Faith Office and for bringing this beautiful event to life on behalf of the Rainbow Interfaith Alliance. Together, we celebrated diversity, understanding, and unity.

Happy Pride everyone! 🏳️‍🌈

20/11/2024

Our affiliates Temple David and Acceptance Perth LGBT Catholics had a blast at Fair Day! 🏳️‍🌈

Here’s a photo featuring members from both groups who were proudly representing their communities on Sunday.

A Rainbow Multi-Faith Celebration was promoted at both stalls and a number of enquiries were received about our upcoming event next Tuesday at Curtin.

Hope to see you there!