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GLOBE Community Grants 2012
GLOBE (the Gay and Lesbian Organisation of Business and Enterprise) has a long history of providing financial support to individuals, groups and organisations in the Melbourne GLBTI community via the GLOBE Community Grants.
Over the last 20 years GLOBE has donated over $40,000 to worthwhile causes and activities. We are pleased to announce that GLOBE is now accepting applications for the 2012 GLOBE Community Grants. Each Grant will be up to a value of $1000.
There is no specific application form. Instead could applicants please send, in no more than 2 A4 pages, a brief description of themselves, their group or organisation, the activities they undertake in the Melbourne GLBTI Community, the specific project or activity the GLOBE Community Grant will support and how this will be of benefit to the GLBTI Community.
Please send your applications and any enquiries to Walter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Applications close on 30 June 2012 and the successful applicants will be announced at the GLOBE AGM in early August 2012.
Gay Marriage - Yes or No?
Not everybody wants to get married. I have spoken to a few friends and have very different answers about whether they would get married or not. Most seem to favour not marrying.
This however doesn’t mean we don’t want be able to marry if we want to and not everybody will want to.
I have been having a big clean out of my office and it was interesting that I came across a number of articles on gay marriage from 2006 showing one in two Australians support gay civil unions. This was at the time when the Federal Government reversed the decision of the ACT government to allow gay civil unions.
The Will of Parliament
“Gay marriage is not about symbolism, politics or taking a stand. It is about letting more than 1 million Australians join an institution that makes people happier – the Age Saturday 24 July.
Globe Photography Policy
GLOBE Inc. takes photographs at some of its events from time-to-time.
Such photos may be used for publicity both on its website and / or in the press.
We respect your privacy and will not take your photo should you advise us you do not wish us to.
GLOBE is turning 20 !!!
Whoa can you believe it that during Midsumma 2012 GLOBE is turning 20 years old.
GLOBE has been part of the Melbourne GLBTIQ community for 20 years and has hosted some significant events and functions during that time. It has helped both GLBTI business owners and professionals to network in a comfortable and easy going environment for many years.
Don't Neglect Your Networks
In a recent Australian Financial Review there was an article about the "The Power of Number Two", describing how to be a great second in command.
"Not so keen on footy or holding up the bar? Women and some men take note. Networks are key to scoring the best executive jobs. Women, especially working mothers, can be at a disadvantage because they often don't have the time to forge the strong business networks men do, bonding regularly around sport and beer."
Discrimination in the Workplace
One in four LGBT employees report discrimination in past five years
In July, the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law released a report summarizing academic studies and other documented evidence of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and the negative impact such discrimination has on LGBT people. This report shows that LGBT people continue to frequently report discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Sexuality & Diversity in the Workplace
This is an independent survey focused on ascertaining if there are any direct and indirect discrimination faced amongst GLBTQ workers on being OUT at work. Evidence will cover diversity in the workplace, what training and policies are in place and how do we compare to our overseas "out" workplaces.
