Measuring impact is critical for any LGBTQIA+ initiative which is why we're so chuffed to have the incredible Maya Marcus come on board as our latest expert to help initiatives design, deliver, scale and communicate their impact.

Think HQ is the latest organisation to join Pride by Side's network of experts providing pro-bono support to LGBTQIA+ initiatives. They're a purpose-driven communications agency that places diversity and inclusion at the heart of its mission, and we couldn't be more excited to have them on board.

We’re delighted to welcome on board Ellysa Zainul (she/her) as Projects Liaison Co-Manager to help connect LGBTQIA+ initiatives to expert support. Ellysa (she/her) is a proud queer Muslim advocate passionate about the intersection of faith, sexuality, and mental health. Having moved from Singapore to Melbourne during the pandemic era, she brings a unique perspective on navigating cultural identity, familial dynamics, and the complexities of self-acceptance within diverse communities.

With the support of The Social Research Centre, today we release a deep-dive analysis into the capacity needs of the LGBTQIA+ sector.

Come volunteer with us in 2025! We're looking for a Marketing Manager—a critical role responsible for growing the Pride by Side community by translating and amplifying our work in ways that stakeholders and the public can understand and engage with. (Now closed)

Come volunteer with us! We're looking for a Project Liaison Manager—a critical role that ensures LGBTQIA+ organisations and experts have a delightful and impactful experience during the lifecycle of being “paired” together. (Now closed)

ThePrideGuide is a joint initiative between [Pride by Side](http://pridebyside.org) and [Rainbow Giving Australia](https://rainbowgiving.org.au) to compile useful databases for (and about) the rainbow sector in Australia.

Today we release the summary report from Pointing to Progress 2024—an Australian-first survey to uncover the capacity strengths and challenges of the LGBTQIA+ sector.

On October 9 we're releasing the findings from from our national LGBTQIA+ sector survey, Pointing to Progress—and the stats are... startling. Stay tuned!

With the countdown on to GiveOUT Day, we've decided to not sign up. Why? We talk about it more in our latest post on LinkedIn.

We joined the Good Data Institute on 3CR radio to share a sneak peek of data from our national LGBTQIA+ capacity survey.

We're delighted to announce a new partnership with research heavyweights, The Social Research Centre. Social Research Centre is Australia’s trusted evidence partner, delivering world-class, ethical and culturally-sound social research + evaluation. The partnership will see us delving deep into the analysis of our recent national LGBTQIA+ capacity needs survey, Pointing to Progress.

Pride by Side hosted a World Cafe at "Better Together", The Equality's Project's national rainbow conference. The session saw participants explore the realities and logistics of being better together. Read the session summary now!

We're delighted to welcome to the Pride by Side network of experts James Hare, bringing his expertise in strategy, organisational maturity, and inclusion.

Today we launch “Pointing to Progress”: a national survey to understand and uncover the capacity strengths and challenges of the LGBTQIA+ sector. We invite all Australian initiatives creating positive outcomes for LGBTQIA+ people and communities—that is, you—to complete the survey!

How can improve the capacities of the LGBTIQ+ sector unless we really understand where the gaps are? Pride by Side is launching something big in April to help the sector and stay tuned, as you might just be involved.

Pride by Side is delighted to welcome the newest expert to the network: Adam Bishop (he/they). With extensive experience in the LGBTIQ+ space, they bring a wealth of best practice. Welcome to the team :)

Pride by Side is delighted to welcome the newest expert to the network: Ellie Travica (she/her)—a content and brand strategy wiz!

We've updated the application process for you to either "ask for support" or "become an expert". Both applications can be accessed from the menu or footer on every page of the Pride by Side website.

Pride by Side is delighted to be collaborating with the Amplify Pride Fund to help build the capacities of funded LGBTIQ+ initiatives in 2024.

Need help for your LGBTIQ+ initiative in 2024? No matter your need, Pride by Side is here to support. Apply now :)

As a charity, Pride by Side is committed to demonstrably improving the capacities of LGBTIQ+ initiatives. We're delighted to share our annual report outlining our work during FY2023.

Pride By Side supports the YES campaign for a constitutionally enshrined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. We fully support The Uluru Statement from the Heart and stand in solidarity with First Nations communities on this journey towards genuine reconciliation. We call on our network to VOTE YES in the upcoming referendum on 14 October to contribute towards building a better, more inclusive, and equitable future for all Australians.

A huge congratulations to Pride by Side’s Director, Olivia Roney, for being awarded a scholarship from the Australian Institute of Company Directors to participate in their Governance for NFPs program 2023.

Today we've released our four strategic priorities for FY2024 each accompanied by key themes and goals to guide our work over the next twelve months.

Does your LGBTIQ+ initiative need new connections, new skills, or help with a deliverable? This Pride Month we’re running “30 Queer Needs”—a campaign for the month of June where we match 30 LGBTIQ+ initiatives with experts who can help. Queer or ally-led initiatives from non-profit, business, or government are welcome to apply.

#IDAHOBIT isn't just a day to be proud of who we are. It's also a reminder of the role that sharing stories and narratives have in helping people understand our experiences as queer people: Our joys, our losses, our struggles, our triumphs, our aspirations, and our realities. It was a pleasure to be invited by Sonder to talk about LGBTIQ+ issues—particularly within the context of wellbeing.

Pride by Side made its case on behalf of LGBTIQ+ initiatives to the Australian Bureau of Statistics for inclusion and improvement in the 2026 National Census. The submission advocates for better data so that we know who we are, where we are, how we live, and what we need in order to design and deliver services, and measure progress. Good data tells powerful, rich stories about communities, and LGBTIQ+ people are missing from this data.

In February, Pride by Side two days of intensive, capacity building workshops for Google.org funded LGBTIQ+ initiatives from across Asia Pacific. How did it go? Pretty darn great—but don't take our work for it, read the report to find out more!

UNLEASH Plus is a 6-month incubation program for early-stage social entrepreneurs who have a great idea and a phenomenal team. Pride by Side and UNLEASH Plus are pairing up to ensure a proportion of places in UNLEASH Plus are set aside for initiatives that benefit LGBTIQ+ communities. Applications are now open.

City2Surf is Australia's largest annual fun-run with over 60,000 participants, and this year, we're running to raise funds for Pride by Side. You can make a donation or create a fundraising team of your own (even if you're not running).

Pride by Side is delighted to announce that has been selected by Google.org—along with 13 other LGBTIQ+ organisations across Asia Pacific—to receive funding in recognition of World Pride 2023.

Pride by Side started out as an auspiced project under another charity, but as of today we are excited to announce that we officially our own registered charity.