NSW Regional Rainbow Forum

The NSW Regional Rainbow Forum will bring together community leaders, advocates, service providers, and stakeholders from across regional New South Wales to highlight current research, priority issues and best practice case studies. Professional facilitators will guide opportunities to create more connected communities and more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people.
MEET & GREET LAUNCH
5:30pm – 7:30pm, Thursday 27 August
Tilly’s on Baylis – Wagga
FORUM
8:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 28 August
Tilly’s on Baylis – Wagga
Featuring:
• Cr Dallas Tout– Mayor, Wagga Wagga City Council
• Michael Woodhouse– CEO, ACON
• Cr Will Miller– Hay Council & Rainbow on the Plains
• Vickie Burkenshaw– Wiradjuri Drag Pageant & Pride in the Paddock
• Professor Cliff Lewis– Charles Sturt University
• Denise McGrath– Leeton Rainbow Collective and ‘78er
• Brendan Barlow/Shelita Buffett– Rainbow on the Outback, Broken Hill
The Regional Rainbow Forum coincides with the Wiradjuri Drag Pageant and Queens High Tea events continuing over the weekend. ACON warmly encourages Forum attendees to stay for the weekend and enjoy the festivities!