Events

Workshop: Critical Storytelling As Trans & Queer Refugee Activism

by A/Prof Debanuj DasGupta, University of California Santa Barbara
The workshop will explore how to develop creative writing, mapping based short story telling sessions that attends to layered everyday aspects of the lives of queer and trans refugees. The learning outcomes are transferrable for those engaging with refugee lived experiences in research and advocacy.

Who should attend: post-graduate students, early career researchers, refugee advocates (both with and without lived experience) and others willing to learn how to engage with storytelling in ethical ways.

3 September 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Out of Iraq Film Screening

Join us for the fundraising film screening of the award winning documentary Out of Iraq!

This screening is one of the official side events of the 2025 Queer Displacements Conference.

In 2004, Ramadi was the most dangerous place on earth and the last place anyone would expect to find love. But that’s what happened between an Iraqi translator working for the U.S. and an Iraqi soldier.Out of Iraq is the story of their unwavering love, against all odds.

The film screening will be followed by the panel discussion with Dr. Michael Failla, who supported Btoo Allami and Nayyef Hrebid to find safety.

3 September 2025, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Pre-conference day for LGBTIQA+ displaced people

Are you an LGBTIQA+ forcibly displaced person? Join a community forum to tell us what change you want to see in Australia, take part in 2 hands-on workshops (choose what matters to you) and connect with others who’ve been through similar experiences.

3 September 2025 12:30pm - 5:00pm

2025 Queer Displacements Conference

Join us for the 3rd Queer Displacements Conference to be held in Melbourne! This is the first and only event in the Asia-Pacific region that focuses on the intersectional challenges and solutions for LGBTIQA+ forcibly displaced people.

3-5 September 2025

Pre-conference day for LGBTIQA+ displaced people

Are you an LGBTIQA+ forcibly displaced person? Join a community forum to tell us what change you want to see in Australia, take part in 2 hands-on workshops (choose what matters to you) and connect with others who’ve been through similar experiences.

3 September 2025 12:30pm - 5:00pm

(passed) Community retreat for LGBTIQA+ forcibly displaced people

We proudly present another retreat for LGBTIQA+ community who experienced forced displacement. Join us in nature for a transformative weekend, where we welcome you with a full programme designed to nurture all your wellbeing needs. A chance to recharge, decompress your mind body and soul, and importantly connect with your siblings.

(passed) Grants writing workshop

You will learn valuable skills and insights on how to write successful grant proposals, which can help you secure funding for your projects and initiatives. This training is open to all members of the LGBTIQA+ community who have been displaced.

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