Our community development team have a broad scope and is available to work alongside local agencies, organisations, community groups and individuals to increase support for LGBTIQA+ young people.
We can support with:
- Increasing visibility and awareness
- Community consultations
- Workshops and training
- Professional development
- Creating safe spaces
- Creating inclusive health and education services
- Inclusive workplace policy and practise development
- Building partnerships with organisations and community groups
- Hosting and supporting events
We work collaboratively with local groups, community members and agencies to continue support and growth in the LGBTIQA+ space.
We also develop referral pathways to other services to ensure continuity of care for young people who may require comprehensive support.
About our community development officers
Alannah - Southwest
Alannah
Hi I’m Alannah (she/her), and I’m the community development officer in the Southwest for Freedom State. I work to create a safer Southwest for LGBTIQA+ young people, and have a passion for collaborative youth art projects, development of safe social spaces, and seeking out exceptional coffee ☕
Luke - Midwest Gascoyne
Luke
Hey! I am Luke (he/him) and I am the Freedom State community development officer based in Geraldton. I work with young people, schools and organisations on how we can make spaces more inclusive for LGBTIQA+ young people. I love a bit of the beach, basketball and a cappuccino (judge my coffee order all you want. I have accepted I order the same as an 80-year-old man).
Shane - Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Shane
Hi! I’m Shane (he/him), The Community Development Officer for LGBTIQA+ youth in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. I deliver inclusivity training and facilitate workshops and events to build a safer Kalgoorlie-Boulder for the city’s LGBTIQA+ young people. I enjoy reading, learning about queer history, and walking with the Perth Frontrunners.
About our community engagement officers
Steph - Perth
Steph
I’m Steph (they/them) and I’m the Officer for Community Engagement at Freedom, I provide education about working alongside LGBTIQA+ communities and help to spread the word about what Freedom does. When I’m not repping Freedom I enjoy tending to my houseplants, playing Mariokart, listening to ABC radio and talking all things sexology, psychology and politics.
Contact Us
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