With financial support from the Australian Capital Territory
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Qwire is proudly supported by our Community Partner Meridian
Meridian is Canberra’s leading community-controlled organisation taking action to prevent HIV, improve the healthand wellbeing of people impacted by HIV and LGBTIQ+ people, and create safe and inclusive communities.
Meridian increases access to HIV and STI prevention, testing, and treatment. It conducts targeted health promotion activities, runs community events, and provides peer-led support services and activities for people living with and at risk of HIV.
Meridian works to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people, sex workers and people who use drugs. From youth services, to peer navigation, disability and aged care programs, Meridian supports LGBTIQ+ people across their lifespans. Meridian’s Wellbeing Services provide high-quality, person-centred counselling and mental health supports. Additionally, Meridian provides education and training to increase understanding across the ACT about LGBTIQ+ communities and their health needs.
Meridian works with the community to celebrate and nurture their rich diversity and to strengthen their collective resilience against the adverse effects of stigma and discrimination and the impacts of minority stress.
Qwire is proudly sponsored by Northside Community Service
Northside Community Service is a community-based, not for profit organisation established in 1976 through the efforts of concerned people wanting to provide and develop support and services for residents of North Canberra.
Today they employ over 200 staff, along with an active volunteer program and operate an annual budget of over $9 million. In responding to the needs of the community they currently deliver a diverse range of services, including:
- children’s services
- services for older people and people with a disability
- home support, transport and social programs for seniors
- support programs for young people and families
- women’s housing and emergency relief
- social groups
- venue hire for community activities
Northside is currently seeking sponsors. For more information, please email sponsors@canberraqwire.org.au
Qwire is proudly supported by our Community Partner A Gender Agenda
A Gender Agenda aims to support the goals and needs of the intersex, transgender and gender diverse communities of Canberra and the surrounding region. Through education, advocacy, peer support and professional networks we connect people to each other and build off the wisdom of collective experiences. For over fifteen years, AGA has represented a gold standard of TGD+I support that is unique in Australia.
Qwire is proudly supported by our Community Partner SpringOUT
Qwire recognises SpringOUT as a leading organisation in Canberra's LGBTIQ+ community and as a valuable partner in reaching out to our community, with a long history of running the Festival and other key LGBTIQ+ events during the year.
SpringOUT's objectives are to:
- provide a vehicle for LGBTQIA+ individuals and groups to express, affirm and celebrate their pride and highlight the contribution they make to the cultural fabric of the Canberra region;
- promote a broader message of positivity, diversity and acceptance;
- integrate the SpringOUT festival into the wider cultural and social profile for residents of the Canberra region, as well as the broader tourism market;
- reaffirm a sense of community for individuals and groups who may otherwise be marginalised; and
- provide educational, cultural, and creative spaces that encourage free expression.
Qwire is proudly supported by our Community Partner Coordinate
Coordinate is Canberra's leading creative communications and data-driven media consultancy.
Coordinate brings together a unique and diverse mix of skills, experience and backgrounds that is unrivalled in the Canberra market. With a fully integreated offering, Coordinate provides some of Australia's most experienced practitioners that deliver creative solutions, data driven media, technology and content for every format and every channel.
Our purpsoe is clear - to inspire and impact the world around us.
As a creative and communications data-driven media consultancy, our services include:
- Brand and Creative
- Content and Communications
- Data driven Media and technology
- Design and Digital
