What is pride foundation Australia?
Pride Foundation Australia provides funding for projects that address the systemic disadvantage of LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals in Australia.
This funding is possible though year-round fundraising, sponsorship and philanthropic partnerships.
Pride Foundation Australia Exists Because...



What do we do?
Despite achieving marriage equality in 2017, many Australian LGBTQIA+ communities still face significant disadvantages and discrimination.
Pride Foundation Australia is a national philanthropic foundation run by volunteers, specifically focused on addressing lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, queer, intersex, asexual and other LGBTQIA+ community issues in Australia through targeted funding around dedicated research, training development and community support.

Pride Foundation Australia supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and commits through the resources it has available to them, to work with, for, and alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy peoples and communities to embed a self-determined future.
We affirm that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must have a Voice in laws, programs, services and policies that affect them. While we understand the impacts that such a referendum can have on an individual’s social and emotional wellbeing and mental health, we know a ‘Yes’ vote will begin a process of truth telling and healing that is essential for structural reform and a meaningful shared future.
We support the ‘yes’ position in the forthcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament.
We further commit the contribution of a significant proportion of grant funding received, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy led initiatives to improve social outcomes.
It is time to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the constitution; and it’s time to raise our efforts, it’s time to engage effective ways to support their continued presence, leadership and governance at all levels.
Our Impact

Building the Rainbow Connection: 2021-22 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
Key Focus Area
LGBTQIA+ Refugees & People Seeking Asylum
In 2020, Pride Foundation Australia began our focus on the Key Area of LGBTQIA+ refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.
Key Focus Area
LGBTQIA+ People Living with Disabilities
We began our work in addressing the systemic disadvantage faced by LGBTQIA+ people living with disabilities in 2016.
Key Focus Area
LGBTQIA+ Housing & Homelessness
PFA commenced this work in 2015 in recognition of the high proportion of LGBTQ people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing, and the lack of Australian research data and policy responses to this important issue.
The Latest News from Pride Foundation

PFA x Aurora Joint Grant of $20,000 in Ignite Pride Grants Round 2023
We’re pleased to announce that for another year running, Pride Foundation Australia has partnered with the Aurora Group to offer a joint grant to the

Sidney Myer Fund & Pride Foundation Australia Partnership Draws to a Close
The Pride Foundation Australia board would like to recognise and celebrate our almost 10 years partnership with Sidney Myer Fund, which is now drawing to

Announcing our Successful Small Grant Round 1 2023 Recipients
Please join us in congratulating our latest selection of Small Grant recipients for Round 1 of 2023. This time around, we have awarded 6 LGBTQIA+

Our Melbourne fundraiser event for LGBTQIA+ Refugees & Asylum Seekers
On Tuesday evening 21/7/23, the Melbourne offices of Gilbert & Tobin opened its doors and welcomed attendees to Pride Foundation Australia’s latest fundraiser towards LGBTQIA+
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