Expressions of interest sought for WA's new LGBTQIA peak body

• Expressions of interest open for a new Western Australian LGBTQIA+ peak body
• Peak body to represent the LGBTQIA+ community in Western Australia and help guide the development of WA's first LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Strategy
• Strategy to drive inclusiveness for Western Australians

Expressions of interest are now open for a peak body which will represent and advocate for Western Australia's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual Plus (LGBTQIA+) community and guide Western Australia's first LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Strategy (the Strategy).

The peak body, along with the recently established LGBTQIA+ Reference Group, will support the development and implementation of the Strategy, which will drive inclusiveness for LGBTQIA+ Western Australians. The peak body will co-chair the Reference Group and work collaboratively with the State Government and sector.

LGBTQIA+ people face significantly higher levels of discrimination, stigma and social exclusion, which can contribute to poorer health, social and economic outcomes.

The Strategy, led by Minister for Youth Hannah Beazley and the Department of Communities, will identify priority areas and associated actions to drive long-term systemic change in WA.

A request for tender for the Western Australian LGBTQIA+ peak body will close at 2.30pm Wednesday 7 August 2024. The Department of Communities will offer an information session for organisations interested in responding to the Request.

For more information, visit Tenders WA: Display Tender DOC202418822

Comments attributed to Youth Minister Hannah Beazley:

"The Cook Government is committed to driving inclusiveness for all Western Australians.

"We are proud to be developing Western Australia's first whole-of-government LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Strategy, and the LGBTQIA+ peak body will play an important role in this process.

"I look forward to working with the peak body and sector to deliver positive outcomes and improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ Western Australians."

Comments attributed to Community Services Minister Sabine Winton:

"LGBTQIA+ people in Western Australia have the right to live free from discrimination and social exclusion.

"This peak body will play a crucial role in championing the interests of the LGBTQIA+ community and creating meaningful systemic change.

"The Cook Government is committed to supporting initiatives that drive equality for all members of our community."