We’re a community of South Australians working to advocate, inform and educate for a LGBTIQA+ inclusive, healthy and safe South Australia.
Advocate
for decision-makers to make changes to improve LGBTIQA+ health and rights
Create spaces
and opportunities for LGBTIQA+ communities to discuss issues that matter to us
Educate
the broader South Australian community about the importance of LGBTIQA+ health and rights
Latest news
We’re hiring
29 April 2022
Check out the job ad here We’re launching a new LGBTIQA+ youth empowerment project that will build the capacity of young leaders to create supportive and resilient communities that are equipped to make positive change. We’re looking for a highly…
You’re invited to our 2022 IDAHOBIT community event!
28 April 2022
Join us as we celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2022. This year SARAA are celebrating IDAHOBIT with a community event to launch a short film on people’s lived and living experiences of being part…
Statement regarding 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards SA
14 April 2022
Clarification: this statement intends to call out the actions of Awards Australia, the organisation behind the Aboriginal Achievement Award and Pride Award. We recognise that whilst these awards are sponsored by the Department of Human Services, they’re one of many…
Happy International Asexuality Day 2022!
6 April 2022
Today is International Asexuality Day, a global awareness campaign aiming to promote ace visibility and give a voice to a group of people who often get overlooked or misunderstood. Here’s 6 things you can do to build up your awareness…
SUBMISSION: Coercive control implementation considerations
4 April 2022
The Attorney-General’s Department recently consulted on a draft Criminal Law Consolidation (Abusive Behaviour) Amendment Bill 2021 to strengthen domestic violence laws by criminalising coercive and controlling behaviour against current or former intimate partners. The Department received 173 responses to a public…
Happy Trans Day of Visibility 2022!
31 March 2022
Trans Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate the joy in being fully accepted – by others and by yourself. It’s a day to show leadership just by being yourself, because that shows others they can do it too!…
MEDIA STATEMENT – Prince Alfred College supports transgender student
10 March 2022
SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance congratulates Prince Alfred College on supporting a transgender student at their school with her transition as reported in the media today. But we look forward to the day when such stories are not considered newsworthy because…
MEDIA RELEASE: New SA election scorecard reinstates the pride of South Australia
9 March 2022
Wednesday, 9th March 2022 The SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA) has today released its 2022 SA Election LGBTIQA+ Policy Scorecard to hold political leaders to account and provide a strong plan for the advancement of LGBTIQA+ rights and wellbeing in…
Conversion practices used to change or suppress sexuality or gender identity
11 February 2022
LGBTIQA+ South Australians are deeply concerned about harmful and damaging conversion practices continuing in South Australia today. In 2021 SARAA surveyed 623 LGBTIQA+ South Australians and their allies in partnership with our friends at Equality Australia to develop our community’s…
Supporting mental health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ students in education environments
2 February 2022
This policy position contains topics that may be distressing including homophobia, harassment, self harm, and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact a crisis support service. Some options are: QLife: call 1800 184 527 or…