Resource guide

Out for Australia

Mentoring and networks for LGBTIQA+ professionals and students starting their careers.

Social Traders

Certifies social enterprises and connects them with business and government buyers who commit to spend.

Just Gold, which publishes Pride in Business, is a Social Traders certified social enterprise.

Supply Nation

Verifies Indigenous owned businesses and runs Indigenous Business Direct, the national directory used by buyers.

WEConnect International

Certifies businesses at least 51 per cent owned, managed and controlled by women, as part of a global network.

AusTender

The Australian Government's official source of current tenders and published contracts.

Indigenous Procurement Policy

The Commonwealth policy with purchasing targets for Indigenous businesses, and its current transition arrangements.

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

Helps small businesses resolve disputes and advocates for them in Commonwealth policy.

business.gov.au

The Australian Government's central source of information, grants and support for small businesses.

Pride Inclusion Programs

ACON's workplace inclusion programs, including Pride in Diversity and the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Pride Training

LGBTIQA+ inclusion training for organisations, run by ACON as part of Pride Inclusion Programs.

Wear It Purple

Works to create supportive and inclusive environments for LGBTIQA+ young people, including through Wear It Purple Day.

Pride Foundation Australia

Philanthropic foundation supporting LGBTIQA+ communities and causes.

Rainbow Giving Australia

Philanthropic organisation supporting LGBTIQA+ communities and causes.

AGMC

Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council, supporting multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQA+ people through training, publications and resources.

Equality Australia

National LGBTIQA+ legal and advocacy organisation working on law reform and equal treatment.

Forcibly Displaced People Network

Supports LGBTIQA+ people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants from non Western countries to be safe in Australia.

Inclusive Rainbow Voices

Represents and advocates for the human rights of LGBTIQA+ people with disability, through systemic advocacy, training and peer support.

InterAction for Health and Human Rights

National charity by and for people with innate variations of sex characteristics, promoting health, human rights and bodily autonomy.

Transcend Australia

Support and advocacy for trans, gender diverse and non binary young people and their families.

InterLink

Brings people together to talk about living with innate variations in sex characteristics, with trained counsellors and intersex peer workers.

Intersex Peer Support Australia

Peer support, information and advocacy for people born with variations in sex characteristics and their families.

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Australia's national peak body for LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing, and national convenor of QLife.

Minus18

Improves the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ young people across Australia.

NAPWHA

The National Association of People with HIV Australia, the national peak body for people living with HIV.

PFLAG+ Australia

Volunteer led peer support for parents, carers, families and friends of LGBTIQA+ people.

qheadspace

LGBTIQA+ information, support and online community spaces for young people, hosted by headspace.

QLife

Free, anonymous peer support and referral for LGBTIQA+ people, by phone and webchat, delivered with state partners.

QNews

Australian LGBTIQA+ news, current affairs, community and culture.

Star Observer

Australia's longest running publication for LGBTIQA+ communities.

ABS: First estimates of LGBTI+ Australians

The Australian Bureau of Statistics release announcing its first estimates of LGBTIQA+ Australians.

AIFS: LGBTIQA+ glossary of common terms

Australian Institute of Family Studies resource sheet defining common terms.

AIHW: LGBTIQ+ data sources

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's guide to national data sources that capture LGBTIQA+ people.

Australian Bureau of Statistics: 2026 Census topics

What the 2026 Census asked, including sexual orientation and gender, and when results will be released.

Australian Bureau of Statistics: LGBTI+ population estimates

Experimental national estimates of the size and characteristics of LGBTI+ populations in Australia.

Queer Archives Australia

Guide to LGBTIQA+ archives and collections around Australia.

QDirectory

QLife's national directory of LGBTIQA+ inclusive services, searchable by location.

Rainbow Cultures

Directory of organisations and support services for multicultural LGBTIQA+ people, created by ACON, ANTRA and ConversAsians and SocialisAsians.

A Gender Agenda

Peer support, training, education and advocacy for intersex, trans and gender diverse people, their families and allies.

Meridian

Canberra community controlled organisation working on HIV prevention and LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing, including peer led counselling.

SpringOUT

Canberra's official Pride festival, held each November.

Pride Business Association

Sydney based not for profit network for LGBTIQA+ business owners, professionals and allies, founded in 1981 as the Gay Business Association. Runs networking events and the Buy Rainbow fair.

BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy organisation working through community programs, training and advocacy.

Inner City Legal Centre

Community legal centre in Sydney providing free legal services, particularly for LGBTIQA+ people.

NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby

Advocacy group founded in 1988 that campaigns for LGBTIQA+ law reform and equal treatment in NSW.

ACON

NSW health organisation specialising in HIV prevention, HIV support and LGBTIQA+ inclusion.

Positive Life NSW

Peer led representative body for people living with HIV in New South Wales.

The Gender Centre

Counselling, housing, case management and community groups for trans and gender diverse people across NSW.

TransHub

ACON's information hub for trans and gender diverse people, their loved ones, allies and health providers.

Twenty10

Specialist support for LGBTIQA+ young people, their families and communities, and the NSW partner for QLife.

Buy Rainbow

Sydney LGBTIQA+ small business fair, run by the Pride Business Association, formerly the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association.

Newcastle Pride

Pride events and community in Newcastle and the Hunter.

QTOPIA Sydney

Queer museum in Sydney telling the stories of LGBTIQA+ communities.

Queer Screen

Sydney not for profit that runs the Mardi Gras Film Festival and the Queer Screen Film Fest.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Sydney's annual LGBTIQA+ festival and parade.

Tropical Fruits

LGBTIQA+ community organisation and events in the Northern Rivers.

LGBTQ+ Source

State Library of NSW guide to LGBTIQA+ collections, research resources and organisations.

NTAHC

Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis Council, providing education and support about blood borne viruses.

Top End Pride

Darwin's Pride festival and events.

Pride Business Network

Brisbane based LGBTIQA+ business network for South East Queensland, running networking events, with membership from $99 a year.

LGBTI Legal Service

Free legal service for Queensland members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Diverse Voices

Queensland not for profit focused on community wellbeing, and the Queensland partner for QLife.

Open Doors Youth Service

Supports LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy young people aged 12 to 24 and their families in South East Queensland.

Queensland Council for LGBTI Health

Programs to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy Queenslanders.

Queensland Positive People

Peer organisation for people living with HIV in Queensland.

Brisbane Pride

Brisbane's Pride festival, march and fair day.

SARAA

South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance, advocating for the health and welfare needs of LGBTIQA+ South Australians.

Rainbow Hub SA

A voice for older LGBTIQA+ South Australians, building community through events and information.

SHINE SA

Sexual and reproductive health services and programs that are inclusive and safe for LGBTIQA+ people.

Trans Health SA

Community run information, support groups and practitioner directory for trans and gender diverse South Australians.

Feast Festival

Adelaide's queer arts and cultural festival.

Working It Out

Tasmania's sexuality, gender and intersex support, education and advocacy service.

TasPride

Tasmania's Pride festival and events.

GLOBE Victoria

Victorian LGBTIQA+ community and business network with events through the year.

Buying for Victoria: Social procurement

Victoria's Social Procurement Framework and guidance on direct and indirect approaches for government buyers.

Rainbow Families Victoria

Volunteer community group supporting and promoting equality for rainbow families.

Transgender Victoria

Advocacy body for trans and gender diverse people in Victoria.

Victorian Pride Centre

Home to LGBTIQA+ community organisations in St Kilda.

Equinox

Peer led trans and gender diverse health service, run by Thorne Harbour Health.

Living Positive Victoria

Peer led organisation advocating for the rights and wellbeing of people living with HIV in Victoria.

Queerspace

LGBTIQA+ support and wellbeing service delivered by Drummond Street Services.

Rainbow Door

Free helpline for information, support, referral and short term case management for LGBTIQA+ Victorians, run by Switchboard.

Rainbow Health Victoria

Research, policy and training to improve LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing.

Switchboard Victoria

Peer driven support for LGBTIQA+ people, their families, allies and communities, and the Victorian partner for QLife.

Thorne Harbour Health

Health and wellbeing services for LGBTIQA+ communities and people living with HIV. Formerly the Victorian AIDS Council.

Bendigo Pride Festival

Regional Pride festival in Bendigo.

ChillOut Festival

Regional LGBTIQA+ festival held in Daylesford.

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

Annual queer film festival in Melbourne.

Midsumma Festival

Victoria's LGBTIQA+ arts and cultural festival, held each summer.

Victorian Pride Centre resource directory

Directory of LGBTIQA+ organisations and services in Victoria.

GRAI

GLBTI Rights in Ageing, Western Australia's specialist agency in LGBTIQA+ ageing and aged care, including training.

Befriend

Perth not for profit social enterprise building inclusive communities through social groups, workshops and mentoring.

Freedom Centre

Peer based safe space and drop in centre in Perth for LGBTIQA+ young people under 26.

Living Proud

Peer support, training and advocacy for the LGBTIQA+ community in Western Australia since 1974, and the WA partner for QLife.

M Clinic

Appointment only clinic in Perth providing confidential STI, HIV and BBV testing and treatment, run by the WA AIDS Council.

Positive Organisation WA

Peer organisation for people living with HIV in Western Australia.

Transfolk WA

Peer support for trans and gender diverse people and their families in Western Australia.

WA AIDS Council

Non government organisation committed to the HIV response in Western Australia.

Pride WA

Runs Perth Pride and its parade and events.

NGLCC Affiliate Chambers and NGLCC Global

Lists NGLCC's affiliate chambers across the United States and its NGLCC Global network abroad; joining a local affiliate waives NGLCC certification fees.

NGLCC

The United States chamber that certifies LGBTQ+ owned businesses through its LGBTBE certification.

SAM.gov Contract Opportunities

US General Services Administration site for searching federal procurement notices, including solicitations and awards, with saved searches and alerts for account holders.

Small Business Credit Survey: LGBTQ Owned Firms

Annual Federal Reserve Banks chartbook on LGBTQ owned small employer firms in the United States, covering financing applications, credit outcomes and debt.

Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce

Certifies LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Canada within the Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada.

CanadaBuys

Government of Canada procurement site listing tender and award notices from federal departments and some other public bodies, with notifications for registered businesses.

CQCC Global Trade Missions

Runs trade missions taking Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ businesses to international markets, with networking, business matchmaking and supplier diversity sessions, most recently in London and Madrid.

OutBritain LGBTBE Certification

Certifies businesses physically located in the United Kingdom and at least 51 per cent owned and operated by LGBT people as LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBE).

Find a Tender

UK Government service where public sector buyers publish procurement notices, mainly for high value contracts, and where suppliers register to bid.

OutBritain Listings

Lists businesses on the OutBritain directory across the United Kingdom, browsable by industry category and by nation or region.

BeNeLux LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber (BGLBC)

Offers free membership to LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and validates LGBTIQ+ owned and operated businesses through EGLCC.

East meets West

Acts as the LGBTIQ business chamber for Central and Eastern Europe, with a professional network, an annual conference and EGLCC supplier registration.

EDGE, LGBTI+ Leaders for Change

Italian association of LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, managers and professionals working on workplace inclusion through research, projects and the annual Leaders for Change event.

German LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber (GGLBC)

Promotes supplier diversity in Germany, offering LGBTIQ+ businesses free registration through EGLCC and connections with multinational companies.

Scandinavian LGBT Chamber of Commerce (SGLCC)

Stockholm based chamber that certifies LGBT businesses for procurement in Scandinavia and runs networking events, training and advice for corporate members.

European LGBTIQ Chamber of Commerce (EGLCC)

Runs a unified LGBTIQ business certification for continental Europe, a Europe wide database of LGBTIQ suppliers and a network of six member chambers.

EGLCC Proud Supplier List and Corporate Partnerships

Offers procurement teams a curated, annually updated Proud Supplier List of LGBTIQ owned suppliers in Europe, plus corporate partnership tiers.

TED (Tenders Electronic Daily)

Publications Office of the European Union platform publishing over 3,000 public procurement notices each weekday from the EU, the EEA and beyond, with alerts.

REDI, Red Empresarial por la Diversidad e Inclusión LGBTI

Spanish association of companies and professionals working on LGBTI inclusion at work, offering training, events and a members only library of corporate resources.

Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Connects LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, professionals, corporations and allies in the Philippines through membership, business events, learning programmes and corporate inclusion programmes.

Q Chamber

Singapore's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, running leadership talks, networking events and Q Mentors, and compiling a directory of member businesses.

Samavesh Chamber of Commerce: SAMARTH Supplier Diversity Program

Certifies businesses in India that are at least 51 per cent LGBTIQ+ owned, operated and controlled, and connects corporate buyers with certified suppliers.

Inclusion Toolkit for Organizations and Business (Sasin and UNDP Thailand)

Toolkit by Sasin School of Management with UNDP Thailand giving organisations practical guidance on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion in the Thai context, with supporting videos.

Oogachaga Corporate Engagement

Singapore nonprofit offering companies paid workshops on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, covering language, allyship, supporting parents and the business case.

Câmara de Comércio e Turismo LGBT do Brasil

Nonprofit association in Brazil that connects professionals and companies with the LGBT community, accredits businesses and independent professionals, and promotes events.

Federación Mexicana de Empresarios LGBT+

Mexican nonprofit federation whose Empresa Diversa programme links LGBT+ entrepreneurs and business owners with clients, suppliers, a B2B directory and corporate agreements.

IGLTA, International LGBTQ+ Travel Association

Global membership association for travel businesses that welcome the LGBTQ+ community, offering events, use of the IGLTA logo, an annual convention and marketing opportunities.

Macquarie Inclusive Supply Chains

Sets out Macquarie's global supplier diversity categories, including LGBT business enterprises at least 51 per cent LGBT owned, and the third party certifications it accepts by region.

StartOut Founders Program

Supports LGBTQ+ founders worldwide through membership with six month mentor matching, expert office hours, an investor portal and the Growth Lab accelerator.

Out & Equal Global Programs

Runs LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion forums and programmes for employers in Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom and Europe, and Latin America.

Out Leadership

Global network of almost 100 businesses offering members research, invitation only convenings and LGBTQ+ talent programmes such as OutNEXT and OutQUORUM.

ILGA World Database

Searchable database of national and subnational laws on sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics across 193 UN member states and 47 territories.

Open For Business

Coalition of global businesses publishing country reports on the economic case for LGBTQ+ inclusion, covering parts of Asia, Central and Eastern Europe and East Africa.