Pride Professionals

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🌈 The Crown Perth Pride Luncheon is this Friday! Join Perth's leaders, allies and changemakers for an inspiring celebration of pride, inclusion, and community. 🌈 #PrideLuncheon #PrideWA #Inclusion

🌈 We recently came together for the third event of the 2025 Melbourne Pride Professionals Mentoring Program! 🌈   A heartfelt thank you to Veriu Group | Veriu Hotels & Suites | Punthill Apartment Hotels, our host and event sponsor for the night. We deeply value Veriu's ongoing dedication to creating inclusive spaces where people of all identities feel respected, empowered and truly seen. Pride Professionals are grateful for this continued partnership and inspired by Veriu's commitment to visible LGBTQ+ mentoring and leadership.   We were delighted to welcome Emma O'Donnell, a long-standing member of the Pride Professionals Alumni Committee, as our host for the evening. Emma has proudly supported Pride Professionals since 2020 across our Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne programs, and continues to remain a dedicated advocate in shaping workplaces to be inclusive and diverse. Emma reflected on the value of being intentional in one's career pathway and within organisations, sharing insights from her personal journey of finding intention and key takeaways from her experience in the program.   We also had the pleasure of hearing from Helen Adams and Hannah Docherty, founders of Lesbirun, an award-winning community hub offering free weekly runs, social events and hikes across Melbourne. Their story was genuinely inspiring: what began in 2024 as a small group of lonely lesbians has now grown into a thriving, diverse community of hundreds. Their vision highlights the importance of building safe, visible and empowering spaces for the queer community. All while getting active and having fun! To learn more or get involved, visit their Instagram https://lnkd.in/gs5qm5un   To everyone who joined us, thank you for another fantastic evening. We can't wait to come together again next month for the final program event to celebrate the achievements of our 2025 Melbourne cohort. #PrideProfessionals #LGBTQI+ #mentoring #leadership #growth #mentorship #diversity #workplacediversity

🌈 The countdown is on to the Crown Perth Pride Luncheon on Friday, 21 November. 🏳️🌈 Don’t miss out on this must-attend celebration of diversity, connection, and pride in the workplace. Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gqqNBJ_u #CrownResorts #PrideWA #PrideinDiversity #PrideProfessionals #PrideLuncheon #celebratepride #pride #inclusion #diversity

🌈 We’re excited to once again be a supporting partner for the 2025 Crown Perth Pride Luncheon! 🌈   Join us on Friday, 21 November 2025 at Crown Resorts for one of Perth’s most anticipated corporate events, the annual Pride Luncheon, proudly presented by Crown Pride, in partnership with Pride WA, Pride in Diversity, and Pride Professionals.   Now in its seventh year, this inspiring event continues to bring together leaders, allies, and changemakers in support of workplace diversity and inclusion, while also providing support to this year’s charity partner, The Pinnacle Foundation, which empowers young LGBTQ+ Australians to achieve their full potential through education and mentorship.   This year’s lineup of speakers will share powerful stories of hope, optimism, and authenticity, including Alan Joyce AC, the renowned Irish-Australian business leader and former Qantas CEO, celebrated for his transformative leadership and lifelong advocacy for equality and inclusion.   Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or on your own journey of self-discovery, the Pride Luncheon is a must-attend celebration of diversity, connection, and pride in the workplace. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and vibrant live entertainment.   ✨ Don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/gqqNBJ_u #CrownResorts #PrideWA #PrideinDiversity #PrideProfessionals #PrideLuncheon #celebratepride #pride #inclusion #diversity

🌈 We recently came together for the second event of the 2025 Melbourne Pride Professionals Mentoring Program! 🌈 A huge thank you to JLL for being our generous event sponsor and host. JLL continues to be a cornerstone supporter of Pride Professionals across Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, showing their long-standing commitment to visible LGBTQ+ leadership and mentoring. Their continued partnership highlights what is possible when organisations step up to drive meaningful change. The evening was hosted by the wonderful Tom Durkin, Associate (Pro Bono) at Moray & Agnew Lawyers and one of our valued Alumni Committee members. Tom reflected on allyship and the power of programs like Pride Professionals to create workplaces where LGBTQ+ professionals feel supported, empowered and safe. We were also joined by Kara Collins, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead for Australia and New Zealand, and Paul Flanigan, Head of Retail Lease Management and Australia Lead of JLL Pride. Both have been incredible mentors supporting the Melbourne program since its inception. Paul shared his personal story with honesty and heart, reflecting on what it means to bring your whole self to work. A special thank you to our guest speaker, Melissa Williams from Positive Attitude Inc., who shared her lived experience and the inspiring work of Positive Attitude. Since 1983, this volunteer-run non-profit organisation has supported people living with HIV and their LGBTIQA+ friends and allies. To learn more, donate or get involved, visit their Facebook page https://lnkd.in/g5wU6pJ2 Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a meaningful evening. We look forward to coming together again for our next program events in November. #PrideProfessional #LGBTQIworkplace #diversity #mentoring

We love seeing Pride Professionals mentees thriving in their workplaces – and sharing opportunities like this one with our community. Thanks to one of our Melbourne mentees Emily Peng for passing this on! If you’re looking to launch your tech career, check out MYOB’s Future Makers Academy – applications for the February 2026 cohort are now open. 🌟 #YourWorkMatters #MYOB #Graduate #TechCareers #LGBTQInclusion

🌈 Brisbane, That’s a Wrap! 🎉   We recently wrapped up the 2025 Brisbane Pride Professionals Mentoring Program – and what a night it was! The celebration was filled with inspiring stories, heartfelt reflections, and a real sense of community. Check out the photos here: https://lnkd.in/gKg7xNeV   A huge thank you to Cotality, our generous event sponsor and host for the evening. A special shout-out to Kelly Houston, one of our program alumni, who performed on the night and made the celebration even more memorable.   The evening opened with a warm welcome from Stephen Thompson, Director – Head of Construction at Cotality – and one of our valued mentors – setting the tone for connection and celebration. Hayden Forsyth, from our Alumni Committee, encouraged us all to reflect on the importance of programs like this in helping LGBTQ+ professionals feel supported, empowered, and ready to thrive.    Our 2025 participants, Amy Copley (mentor) and James Dougherty (mentee), shared their journeys through this year’s program, speaking to the growth, confidence, and connection that comes from having someone in your corner.   We are incredibly grateful to our 2025 Brisbane program sponsors and partners – BHP, Rio Tinto, Thiess, JLL, and Cotality – whose commitment and generosity continue to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ professionals.   To our mentors, mentees, and the wider Brisbane Pride Professionals community: thank you. Your energy, courage, and willingness to share your stories have helped build a space where people can connect, grow, and thrive together.   While the third Brisbane program has officially wrapped, this is just the beginning. Our Shine State Pride Professionals community is growing stronger every year – and we can’t wait to welcome new faces when we launch again in 2026! #PrideProfessional #LGBTQIworkplace #diversity #mentoring

🌈 A big thank you to Crown Resorts for their continued partnership with Pride Professionals, supporting our 2025 Perth and Melbourne Mentoring Programs. Crown will once again graciously host our end-of-year closeout events, seeing our graduating cohorts out in style!   Crown is committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole self to work. This dedication to people and inclusion is reflected in initiatives such as the Indigenous Employment Program, Gender Action Plan, and Crown Pride. The Crown Pride network plays a vital role in enhancing LGBTQ+ visibility and connection. Through resources, events, and shared experiences, it brings people together to celebrate diversity and build a strong sense of community across the organisation.   We are proud to partner with Crown Resorts as we support the next generation of LGBTQIA+ leaders to thrive in their careers and create change across industries.   #PrideProfessionals #LGBTQIAinBusiness #InclusionAtWork #MentorshipMatters #CrownPride #CrownResorts #LeadershipForAll

🌈 2025 Perth Pride Professionals Mentoring Program Launch 🌈 We are thrilled to welcome our new cohort of mentors and mentees to the 2025 Perth Pride Professionals Mentoring Program. This inspiring group is ready to connect, share knowledge, and create meaningful change, and we cannot wait to see the impact they will make over the year ahead. A big thank you to IGO Ltd for hosting both our orientations and the launch event. IGO has been a Gold and Event Sponsor since 2021, and we deeply value their ongoing commitment to visible allyship and mentoring. We were warmly welcomed by Matthew Spagnolo, General Manager Enterprise Projects at IGO, who shared his leadership journey and spoke about the importance of inclusion, allyship, and the role of mentoring in building stronger, more diverse organisations. We were also joined by Andrew Hall JP, CEO of Perth Inner City Youth Service (PICYS), who helped us introduce the PICYS Legacy Project, our 2025 charity initiative. This partnership aims to raise $400,000+ by November 2025 to purchase a two-bedroom unit that will become part of the PICYS Household Network, a broader program providing safe, affirming, and supported housing for LGBTQIA+ young people experiencing homelessness. The unit will provide a secure home for two to four vulnerable young people each year, creating sustainable and long-lasting change. If you would like to contribute, you can learn more and donate here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g2gxXR73 We extend our heartfelt thanks to our 2025 Perth program sponsors. Your generosity and belief in the value of structured mentoring enable us to deliver this program, create meaningful opportunities, and support the growth and success of LGBTQIA+ professionals. Gold Sponsors: IGO Ltd, BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Silver Sponsor: Northern Star Resources Limited Event Sponsors: IGO, Gilbert + Tobin, JLL, Crown Resorts Scholarship Sponsors: BHP, Fortescue, GOLD FIELDS Charity Partner: PICYS Here’s to an incredible year ahead of learning, connection, and impact and a big welcome to the 2025 Perth cohort!