OPEN for the month of May ONLY!

Pointing to Progress, the national research project to understand the capacity strengths and needs of the LGBTQIA+ sector in Australia, has returned for its biennial snapshot in 2026.

The survey is open 1–31 May, and by participating your organisation can be considered for a $5,000 capacity-building grant.



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Pointing to Progress and its insights aim to:
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Support LGBTQIA+ initiatives in understanding their own capacity strengths and weaknesses.

Underpin advocacy efforts that build the capacity of LGBTQIA+ initiatives.

Build funders' understanding of resourcing challenges and opportunities.

Uncover opportunities for both intra and extra-sector collaboration and contribution.

Create longitudinal insight into the shifting capacity needs of LGBTQIA+ organisations.

Who can complete the survey?
Any Australian-based initiative creating positive outcomes for LGBTQIA+ individuals or communities is eligible to complete the survey.
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How long does the survey take to complete?
On average, it takes about 10–20 minutes to complete the survey. You can read the questions in advance. If you partially complete the form, you can come back to it later (in the same browser) and pick up from where you left off.

What kinds of questions does the survey explore?
The survey is broken into four sections:
· Section 1: About. Questions about what your intiative does and how it operates.
· Section 2: Resources. Questions about your initiative's financial and non-financial resources.
· Section 3: Capacity. Questions about your initiative's strengths and challenges.
· Section 4: Summary: Final questions about operating an LGBTQIA+ initiative in the current climate.

How will the findings of the data be used?
The results are aggregated into a summary report that will be shared publicly with the LGBTQIA+ sector, government, media, researchers, philanthropists, and business with the aim to improve support and resourcing for the LGBTQIA+ sector. You can read the 2024 report. ‍
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Tell me more about the $5,000 capacity-building grant
At the end of the survey, you'll have the option to opt-in to be considered for a $5,000 capacity-building grant for your LGBTQIA+ initiatives. Read more about the terms of the capacity-building grant.
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Do you have a privacy and data policy?
Yes, of course! Please read our privacy and data policy.

Can I help spread the word?
Absolutely! A range of assets and content can be accessed for you to use or adapt as you see fit!

Shoutouts?
Absolutely! Pointing to Progress wouldn't have been possible without the support and generosity of the good folks at the Social Research Centre, Good Data Institute, and Rainbow Giving Australia.
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I still have questions!
No worries, contact the Pride by Side team at hello@pridebyside.org.
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