Third Queer Culture

Creating a culture to be ourselves

Third Queer Culture is a peer social group for LGBTIQ+ people from diverse backgrounds who have an experience of seeking safety in Australia.

As well as providing a community where people can find friendship and belonging, Third Queer Culture engages in creative advocacy to encourage expression of a third culture that embraces ‘queerness’ and cultural pride.

All group members are treated with respect and privacy.

Join Third Queer Culture to connect with other refugees and people seeking asylum who share your gender or sexual identity. Reach out for more information and to join the group at thirdqueerculture@gmail.com

Download the Third Queer Culture Flyer

Hear from Tiko and Elfaz, Third Queer Culture’s Peer Leaders

Hear from Third Queer Culture members

TQC members speak on a panel following our screening of the documentary FLEE on 26 October 2023

Watch the highlights from Third Queer Culture’s screening of FLEE

Third Queer Culture is supported by:

Acknowledgement of Country

QPASTT acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work and we pay our respect to their cultures, their ancestors and their elders – past and present. We recognise the continuing trauma caused by losses of children, language, lore and land and the impact that this continues to have on psychological, physical and spiritual wellbeing. We recognise that since time immemorial, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have nurtured communities of belonging and thriving and we work in solidarity towards a future of healing and justice.

QPASTT supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a First Nations Voice to Parliament - read our statement here.

QPASTT is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for people from all genders, sexualities, religions and cultures – for our clients, communities and our staff.

QPASTT is committed to the safety and protection of children, young adults and vulnerable people in all its work. When entering our offices or engaging in our programs, staff, volunteers and contractors are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with QPASTT core values and the safeguarding practices which are inherent in all QPASTT policies. QPASTT provides a welcoming, inclusive, trusted, and safe environment for all clients while acknowledging the importance of establishing and maintaining clear professional boundaries that protect everyone and promote safety.

Third Queer Culture

Creating a culture to be ourselves

Join Third Queer Culture to connect with other refugees and people seeking asylum who share your gender or sexual identity. Reach out for more information and to join the group at thirdqueerculture@gmail.com

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