June is Pride Month — a time to honour the history, resilience, and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community. In Sydney, the Pride Festival celebrates diversity and promotes awareness, education, and support for LGBTQIA+ organisations and individuals.
At UNSW College, we proudly stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and our students. Pride Month is a reminder to show compassion, speak up for equality, and support those facing challenges related to identity, discrimination, or mental health.
What Is Pride Month?
Pride Month is held every June to honour the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ rights, rooted in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. It has grown into a global movement that empowers individuals to live freely and authentically.
For international students in Sydney, Pride Month is a unique opportunity to engage with one of the most inclusive cities in the world. It is a chance to explore identity, build connections, and contribute to a respectful campus culture. Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or as an ally, there is a place for you in Pride.
Events Around Sydney
Free Self Defence Workshop – Learn some Safety tips for when you’re out and about. LGBTI participants and allies. Topics Include: Defence against weapons especially knifes, Basic Strikes, Blocks, Ground Defence, Ways to escape.
Draw your Inner Drag Queen with the Fabulous Wonder Mama: Oil Pastel Workshop –Join us for a draw and sip class like no other – hosted by the Sydney drag queen – The Fabulous Wonder Mama (aka Wilma!) Learn how to draw with oil pastels in a few fun steps, while enjoying a drink, laughter, and a whole lot of creativity and FUN! Mama’s workshop is suitable for beginners through to more advanced artists so don’t worry if drawing isn’t your forte!!
Erotic Pottery with Wonder Mama – Wonder Mama will guide you through the basics of using air dry clay and then unleash your creativity with a fun cheeky sculpture!
Pride Run – Sydney Frontrunners – Pride run will be held on Saturday 21st of June 2025 at 8:00 AM in Centennial Park – Duck Pond (opposite Spruce Goose Diner) for a fun 5km run or walk.
Breko’s Pride Music Bingo! – Join Breko at his Music Bingo Pride Spectacular – with three rounds of Music celebrating our gay icons and LGBTQIA+ Artists! Chappel, Petras, Gaga, Lil Nas X, Elton John, Cher – the night can’t get gayer! For those that enjoy themselves a little too much, the room breaks out into Karaoke from 10pm with more fab prizes to win! All welcome, bookings recommended.
LGBTQIA+ Support at UNSW and UNSW College
Ally Network –The ally@UNSW Network is made up of trained students and staff who support the LGBTIQ+ community. They work to make UNSW more inclusive by breaking down fear, ignorance, and discrimination.
UNSW Queer Collective – The UNSW Queer Collective is a SRC student-led group that connects LGBTQIA+ students across all campuses and degrees. They meet weekly and host diverse events year-round, offering social, educational, and activist opportunities for students to engage in ways that suit them.
Twenty 10 – Twenty10 began in 1982 as a community-led housing refuge for houseless LGBTIQA+ youth in Sydney, named after the 2010 postcode of Darlinghurst where it started. Over 40 years later, Twenty10 continues to support young LGBTIQA+ people with free mental health and psychosocial services, creative programs, events, safe spaces, and specialist training across NSW. They are also the official NSW partner of QLife, a national peer-support service for LGBTIQA+ people, funded by the Australian Government.
UNSW College Student Wellbeing Advisor – In addition to academic support, our Student Wellbeing Advisors are here to help with any concerns related to your wellbeing, including connecting you with LGBTQIA+ communities and services at UNSW. If you’re experiencing challenges or need support related to your identity, our team provide free, confidential support to guide you to safe spaces, support networks, and resources to ensure you feel included, respected, and supported throughout your studies.
