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Applications for Pinnacle Foundation scholarships now open
Disadvantaged LGBTIQ students can apply now for Pinnacle Foundation scholarships for the 2017 academic year. The scholarships allow high school and tertiary students to access up to $3000 per year. Those funds assist with study-related and well-being expenses such as computers, stationery, textbooks, uniforms, and medication. The Pinnacle Foundation started in 2010 with the aim …
Pinnacle Foundation recipient awarded Rhodes Scholarship
The Pinnacle Foundation, an Australian educational organisation which provides scholarships to LGBTIQ students recently achieved its greatest success story yet. Harriet Horsfall, previously a recipient of a scholarship from the foundation, just won the 2016 Queensland Rhodes Scholarship. With that assistance, Harriet Horsfall recently graduated from QUT’s School of Justice with first-class honours. Harriett also …
NEW ERA FOR LGBT PHONE COUNSELLING
Queensland’s long running LGBT phone counselling service the Gay & Lesbian Welfare Association (GLWA) launched a brand new name and a new look during Pride week. The organisation wished to reflect the diverse voices of our community. The organisation announced the changes at a gala function held in Teneriffe. Since 1984 GLWA provided a caring …