Empowerment.

BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation is committed to empowering the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQSB+ community through innovation, inclusion, understanding and advocacy.

BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation (BlaQ) is excited to announce the launch of our newly revitalised First Nations LGBTQSB+ training workshops.

First Nations LGBTQSB+ mob continue to face significant disparities across health, education, housing and other critical areas.

 

The training packages has been created in direct response to sector demands and recurring themes identified since our training first launched.

Support our new campaign "STILL HERE STILL QUEER"

BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation is First Nations LGBTQSB+ peak organisation working towards improving the lived experience of First Nations LGBTQSB+ people and community. This dynamic street campaign aims to increase public awareness and raise much needed funding to support our work.

Digital Inclusion

Digital inclusion is not just having access to the internet, it means being able to afford mobiles, computers and internet connection and having the skills to use it safely.

Digital Inclusion

Digital inclusion is not just having access to the internet, it means being able to afford mobiles, computers and internet connection and having the skills to use it safely. 

Get involved

Be a part of our community and gain access to support, resources and key events.

We offer a range of LGBTQSB+ training programs for corporates, organisations and community.

Our approach

Guided by the values of our community, BlaQ approach all our work based on these principals:

Person Centred

We exist to support, encourage and empower the people within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQSB+ community to take control of their own lives in a safe and affirming space. We treat people with dignity and respect, whilst valuing personal perspectives, morals, beliefs, and preferences.

Cultural Integrity

Culture is at the core of what we do informing and guiding all aspects of our direction. To ensure the needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQSB+ community are heard and met, our cultural identity underpins our policies, programs and service delivery.

Strength Based

We adopt a strengths-based approach to our work, which acknowledges, appreciates and builds on strengths of our community. We continuously work to create a culture of continued growth and seeks to enhance our community engagement, service deliveries, professional and social networks, and financial sustainability to secure the longevity of our grassroots agenda.

Acknowledgement

BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future. We acknowledge and pay special respects to our LGBTQSB+ mob. We honour their legacy in everything we do.