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Every person deserves to feel safe, loved and at home in the world. Yet for many LGBT+ Australians — particularly young people — that sense of belonging can feel impossibly out of reach. Rejection by family and community, isolation, significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety and suicide, and homelessness driven by family breakdown are realities that far too many LGBT+ people face.

In regional and rural Australia, where support is scarcer and judgment can be harsher, the challenges run even deeper.

But there is a better vision — one where LGBT+ Australians find a secure, celebrated place in the world, and where that flourishing makes the whole community richer. A bigger table, not a smaller one.

This monthly summit brings together charities, supporters, volunteers and donors committed to that hopeful vision — supporting LGBT+ Australians with compassion, inclusion and practical help. Together we hear what's happening, amplify the organisations doing this vital work, and find meaningful ways to get involved.

Whether you have time, money, skills or simply a belief that everyone deserves to belong — there is a place for you here.

Join us every [3rd Tuesday] of the month online.

## What to expect

  • Welcome — a brief intro to Brites and the evening for newcomers
  • Issues & context — a rundown of the key challenges facing LGBT+ Australians, with a guest speaker when available
  • Movement update — what's happening nationally, recent wins and milestones
  • Charity floor — open mic for charities to share their work and ask for what they need
  • City breakout rooms — connect with local organisations and supporters in your city
  • How to get involved & close — Telegram, next meeting, and ways to take action

Want to go deeper? Join the Brites community on Telegram — a growing network of people doing truly meaningful work together. First month free, then $15/month or $150/year.

👉 launchpass.com/brites/hope-desk

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