Pride Professionals’ Post

🌈 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