Sydney Queer And Disability Community - SQUAD

01/02/2024

Please read this article by activist Alice Wong, creator of the popular Disability Visibility project.

Alice Wong hits the nail on the head with this fantastic article on why Palestinian liberation is disability justice.

"I’m no expert but I know what it means to be dehumanized, rendered disposable, and oppressed. I know that all people deserve freedom. I know that genocide is a mass disabling event and a form of eugenics."

We have watched and seen innumerable irrefutable evidence of acts of genocide against an innocent population. The Sydney Q***r and Disability Community Group stands in solidarity with our Palestinian peers.

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free 🇵🇸

Why Palestinian Liberation Is Disability Justice   Alice Wong     Several years ago I organized an event at a local Jewish organization and planned another collaboration when some c…

30/07/2023

Hello all,

Our first in person social in years was a success with over 11 people in tow! We had some games, some music and some snacks,

As of posting, the group is still there mingling so if you have some time feel free to come on over!

Stay tuned for more info on our online hang outs !

If you've missed this one, our next IN PERSON one is on Sunday August 27th 12 pm, same place!

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23/04/2021

Would you like an opportunity to contribute to a better world?

The National Ethnic Disability Alliance and LGBTIQ+ Health Australia are calling for expressions of interest to form a Co-Design Group to help with designing a training, peer support and mentoring program aimed at building the individual and collective capacity of LGBTIQ people with a disability.

You can learn more about how to apply here: https://bit.ly/3sDHKxO

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We're seeking LGBTIQ+ people with a lived experience of disability. Can you help?

22/04/2021

"We deserve the dignity of being known."

31/03/2021

We said it before and we will say it again - we are committed to uplifting the lives and voices of trans people. Rather than just talk the talk, we are planning to walk the walk, so you can find us doing our best to improve the accessibility of LGBTQ+ events in any way we can.

Today, we dedicate this post to trans people with disabilities.

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20/03/2021

In our commitment to trans people and also people with disabilities, we're thrilled to have helped improve the accessibility of this event by providing and paying for AUSLAN interpreters. No one gets left behind!

If it is within your capacity, please attend the Trans Day of Visibility Rally and March on Saturday March 27 2 pm at Newtown Hub.

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The only coloured TVs are the ones that say "TRANS", "DAY", "RALLY & MARCH", "OF", "VISIBILITY". At the bottom left of this image is a bold white text "Trans Day of Visibility". In smaller text above the bottom left text is:
"demands:
-Kill the Bill: End Transphobia in Schools Now!
-Right to Self ID: End Birth Certificate Gatekeeping!
-Black Lives Matter: Defund the Police!
-Decriminalise S*x Work: Nationwide decriminalisation Now!"

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16/03/2021

Enough is Enough!

‘Alarming’ report from disability royal commission released just hours after March 4 Justice protests

10/02/2021

VERY cool! 👟👟🏃🏃‍♀️

HUGE.

25/01/2021

SQuAD cannot support a day that celebrates the genocide of an entire nation of innocent people.

Aboriginal land was never ceded. Always was, Always will be.



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For as long as I can remember, January 26 has served as a day for the white masses to dust off their polyester Australian flags, show off their southern cross tattoos and marvel in joy as they watch their mates shovel as much beer and rum into them as humanely possible.

20/01/2021

"Illustrator Dandy Doodlez has opened up about s*x, the intersection between q***rness and disability, and why the LGBT+ community is so inaccessible."

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Illustrator Dandy Doodlez has opened up about s*x, q***rness, disability, and why the LGBT+ community is so inaccessible.

18/01/2021

We're late to the party but we'd like to congratulate Ness Murby on their journey towards self authenticity! A fabulous example of what it means to be part of the LGBTQ+ community and of the disability community!

We wish you well

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Ness Murby competes in discus for Canada. He wants to further the conversation about disability in the trans community.