About us

Our History

Geelong rainbow began as a social group for the G21 Region in 2017. GR evolved quickly and in 2018, the Geelong Rainbow Festival was held for the first time.

Geelong Rainbow has grown and will continue to progress and change in accordance to member and community needs

Our Mission

Geelong Rainbow is dedicated to facilitating and empowering the G21 Region LGBTIQA+ community through the provision of support services, allied connections and social events.

Our Vision

To engage with and foster relationships and respond to those needs. To provide access, support and a friendly face to all of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Our Values

Geelong Rainbow’s core principles include upholding respect and promoting diversity and inclusion to all who engage with our organisation through the provision of support networks and services.

Our Team

Dean Cardigan

President

Lucas Evans

Vice President

Erika Brighid

Secretary

Kyle Nicholson

Social Media & Communications

Scientist. Writer. Planeswalker. Working overseas. Dabbles in data. Community. Organization. Administration support.

Values

to empower the queer community through the provision of events, activities, social connection and support.

Values

to empower the queer community through the provision of events, activities, social connection and support.

Values

to empower the queer community through the provision of events, activities, social connection and support.

Supporters

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Our Sponsors

This site is supported by the Victorian state government and the City of Greater Geelong.

This site is supported
by the victorian state goverment

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Geelong Rainbow wishes to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Wathaurong people of the Kulin nation and their elder’s past, present and future. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contributions they make to the life of this region. Geelong Rainbow also acknowledges LGBTIQA+ Elders, past, present and emerging who lead the way in change and recognition.