LGBTIQA+ Overview
Randwick City Council is committed to making the Randwick LGA inclusive and safe for everyone including LGBTIQ+ communities.
LGBTIQA+ is an acronym which stands for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Asexual, and the + represents sexual orientations and gender identities that are not specified in the acronym.
LGBTIQA+ Days of Significance
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival
One of the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ festivals, featuring parades, performances, and community events. It’s a cornerstone of queer culture in Sydney.
Date: February 13 - March 1, 2026
Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day
The rampant rainbow extravaganza brings together every corner of our communities, with a dog show, DJs and dancefloors joining food, retail and community stalls, the celebration goes all day long.
Date: Sunday February 15, 2026 (TBC)
Sydney Mardi Gras Parade
The Sydney Mardi Gras is an event attended by hundreds of thousands of people from around Australia and overseas. Mardi Gras is the largest Pride event in Oceania.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 (TBC)
Transgender Day of Visibility
Celebrates trans and gender-diverse people and their achievements.
Date: 31 March
International Asexuality Day
Raises awareness of asexual identities and experiences.
Date: 6 April
Lesbian Visibility Day
Recognizes and celebrates lesbian identity and visibility.
Date: 26 April
IDAHOBIT
International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination.
Date: 17 May
Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day
Celebrates pan identities and promotes understanding.
Date: 24 May
LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day
Highlights intimate partner violence in queer communities.
Date: 28 May
Pride Month
Global celebration of LGBTIQA+ pride, history, and activism.
Date: June (entire month)
International Non-Binary People’s Day
Honors non-binary identities and experiences.
Date: 14 July
Wear It Purple Day
Supports LGBTQIA+ youth and promotes safe, inclusive environments.
Date: Last Friday in August
Bi Visibility Day
Also known as Celebrate Bisexuality Day; combats biphobia.
Date: 23 September
Asexual Awareness Week
Promotes understanding of asexuality and ace-spectrum identities.
Date: 24–30 October
International Lesbian Day
Celebrates lesbian culture and community.
Date: 8 October
Intersex Awareness Day
Raises awareness of intersex human rights issues.
Date: 26 October
Intersex Solidarity Day
Honors intersex people and promotes solidarity.
Date: 8 November
Trans Awareness Week
Builds visibility and support for trans and gender-diverse people.
Date: 13–19 November
Trans Day of Remembrance
Memorializes trans lives lost to violence and transphobia.
Date: 20 November
World AIDS Day
Honors those affected by HIV/AIDS and promotes awareness.
Date: 1 December
