Investing in LGBTIQA+ Community Connection

Overview

Introduction These guidelines contain information for two grant opportunities under the ‘Investing in LGBTIQA+ Community Connection’ program. The first opportunity is available to three digital news publishers providing content for LGBTIQA+ communities in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and nationally the: Star Observer, QNews and OutInPerth (the Digital News Publishers grant opportunity). The second opportunity is available to JOY Media, which provides radio broadcasting services to LGBTIQA+ communities in Melbourne, and podcast and digital content nationally (the JOY Media grant opportunity). Both grant opportunities were announced as part of the Government’s 2025 election commitments to LGBTIQA+ media. The ‘Investing in LGBTIQA+ Community Connection’ program will help progress Australian Government policy objectives relating to the communications sector, by providing support for news and community broadcasting organisations developing unique stories that inform and connect LGBTIQA+ communities around Australia. About the grant program The ‘Investing in LGBTIQA+ Community Connection’ program will run over six months during the 2025-26 financial year. The objectives of the program are: Supports the nominated LGBTIQA+ media organisations to continue to provide broadcasting services and digital content to Australia’s LGBTIQA+ communities. By enabling these news and content services, support the nominated LGBTIQA+ media organisations to promote belonging, connection, empowerment and participation for LGBTIQA+ communities. Supports diversity within the Australian media landscape.