8 - Pride Month and Pink Economy

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This week on Let’s be perfectly queer podcast we examine why June has become widely recognised as Pride Month, a time when the LGBTQ+ community and its allies come together to celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity, and commemorate the ongoing struggle for equal rights.
We also explore the concept of the Pink Economy and its influence on advertising and retail companies.
Below is a list of organisations that provide further information and support information sourced from Health direct.

QLife — counselling and referral service for LGBTIQ+ individuals: call 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight

daily) or chat online.

Lifeline — support for anyone having a personal crisis: call 13 11 14, 24/7, text, or chat online.

Suicide Call Back Service — for anyone thinking about suicide: call 1300 659 467.

Beyond Blue — for anyone feeling depressed or anxious: call 1300 22 4636, email or chat online, 24/7.

Headspace — mental health space for ages 12-25 years.

Kids Helpline — mental health support for young people aged 5-25 years. Call 1800 55 1800 anytime.

ACON — LGBTIQ+ health and HIV prevention and support.

TransHub — ACON’s digital trans and gender diverse platform.

Head to Health — a guide to digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental

health organisations, including a list of phone support services.

PFLAG — Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

ReachOut — mental health resources for young people.
Links we found extremely useful when researching for this topic:
https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-pride-month-celebrated-in-june

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pride-month/

https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/

https://nationaltoday.com/pride-month/

https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/pride-month

https://people.com/human-interest/pride-month-explained-pride-month-facts/
https://www.smartcapitalmind.com/what-is-pink-money.htm

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/07/pride-month-boycotts-target-bud-light-brands-companies
https://au.sports.yahoo.com/pink-economy-pink-money-meet-134500767