Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Network
Canberra ACT
The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+ Network seeks to support and raise awareness of Indigenous perspectives within the Canberra GBTIQA+ community.
Launched in 2017 by Will Cooper, The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GBTIQA+ Networks mission is to help raise awareness for all people and organisations that should be providing more support for indigenous people.”
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New ACT network supports LGBTQI and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly, Will Cooper was overcome with emotion.
“We were all gathered around the kitchen and I just started crying when the vote showed Australia said YES. My reaction surprised everyone, even myself, I just wasn’t expecting to explode,” he exclaimed.
Feelings of pride and acceptance finally consumed Cooper, after months of having to endure what he described as a “dehumanising” survey process.
“I feel like in a way now we are all united with the Australian community and that there’s definitely been a positive impact from an interesting survey process.”
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