SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance is the member-powered charitable peak body dedicated to uplifting LGBTIQA+ South Australians and the sector that supports us.
Our vision is for LGBTIQA+ South Australians to thrive in an inclusive society where we experience optimal health, safety, inclusion, equity, and equality.
We know that LGBTIQA+ South Australians can live happy, healthy and safe lives when we’re affirmed and supported by our friends, families, service providers, systems and governments. We exist to make this happen.
We work for and with our communities to improve the lives of LGBTIQA+ South Australians in 3 key ways.
Systemic advocacy
We advocate for changes to law, policy and practice that improves the quality of life for LGBTIQA+ South Australians.
We’re focused on social change at the structural level that tackles systems that perpetuate discrimination, marginalisation and inequality. Working for and with our communities we:
- advocate for law reform, policy change and practice improvement
- provide expert advice to decision-makers
- contribute to policy development and implementation
- analyse and formulate policy positions.
Community capacity
We build the capacity of our communities and sector to tackle the issues that impact us.
We work to build the skills, resources and sustainability of LGBTIQA+ communities and sector in South Australia to drive community-led solutions to issues that impact us. We:
- provide opportunities for networking and connection
- facilitate coordinated and collective planning
- build the funding, resources and capacity of our sector
- promote the skills, knowledge and lived experience of our communities.
Awareness & inclusion
We promote inclusion to help South Australians to support and affirm the LGBTIQA+ people in their lives.
We work with allies and organisations to increase awareness of LGBTIQA+ experiences and equip South Australians with the knowledge to support and affirm LGBTIQA+ people. We:
- amplify the voices and experiences of LGBTIQA+ South Australians
- promote inclusion training and resources
- provide advice and information
- enable visible and authentic representation of LGBTIQA+ voices and perspectives.
Together, we can make South Australia an an inclusive and welcoming place for LGBTIQA+ people. Join us.
Want to know more?
Read our 2024-2030 Strategic Plan.
Read our governing documents, annual reports and financial statements on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Get to know the team behind SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance.