About
This Instead Index is never finished. It has been created in response to those rising pockets on the internet that produce, circulate and encourage discrimination.
We hope that this site can challenge those online spaces where bigotry thrives.
Instead, providing an information container of resources and links that are [cool, interesting, or helpful].
Whether you want to know more on a topic, or you simply need to destress after scrolling online, hopefully you can find something here.
If you have any suggestions to add in, or remove, pop it into this spreadsheet.
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Get involved in community [EDIT DESCIRPTION]
[01] Go to pride
LGBTIQ festivals and events provide the community to celebrate and reflect on gay and lesbian life.
Across Australia, a diverse selection of festivals and events take place throughout the year.
Events are listed by State / Territory in chronological order – confirmed dates will be updated – once known!
Find your local pride event, and go.
Here is the Australian Pride Network, there's info here for you.
[02] Free Palestine Melbourne, activist group
Free Palestine Melbourne was formed in 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
We are a group of activists, advocates and community mobilisers – both Palestinian and non-Palestinian – who’ve come together to coordinate solidarity action and community awareness-raising for a free Palestine.
We will use this page to keep people updated of all actions, events and activities happening in and around Melbourne, and regional Victoria, in support of all efforts for a free Palestine, and the human rights of all Palestinian people.
If you would like us to promote your event, or you would like to organise an event in Melbourne please do get in contact with us.
Learn more, and get involved.
Keep up to date and follow their instagram.
[03] Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, human rights organisation
Founded in 2001, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is Australia’s largest human rights organisation providing support to people seeking asylum.
We are an independent not-for-profit organisation whose programs support and empower people seeking asylum to maximise their own physical, mental and social wellbeing.
We champion the rights of people seeking asylum and mobilise a community of compassion to create lasting social and policy change.
The ASRC movement is proudly supported by a community of committed volunteers and supporters.
Learn more, and get involved.
[04] Clothing The Gaps, human rights organisation
Clothing The Gaps creates merch with a message that sparks conversations. We make clothes that influence social change by uniting people (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) through fashion and a cause.
We are committed to using our brand and platform to campaign, educate and elevate Aboriginal peoples' voices and causes.
As a certified Aboriginal business, social enterprise, and B-Corp, we use business as a vehicle to create social change.
Read more about their values and impact, as well as buying some clothing here here(if you have the means). Wear your values and show your support.
[05] OMGLORD
WTF is OMGLORD?
Put simply—things that make G–Lord say OMG. It’s a pretty broad range of topics but always through a common lens of design and creative thinking.
All resources and links are shared purely because I think they are cool, interesting or helpful. No content on this website is sponsored unless explicitly stated.
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Gabby Lord
I’m a designer with a penchant for organising information. Originally from country Australia, I have worked independently and in branding studios across Sydney,
Berlin and New York City. I now run a small branding studio called Super Keen.
Explore Gabby Lord's world, it's full of amazing references and resources that you may be missing here.
[06] It's A Lot, with Abbie Chatfield
Join reality TV queen, entrepreneur and chronic over-sharer, Abbie Chatfield each week as she tackles the deep stuff - from abandonment issues and mental health to important social discourse around feminism and politics.
Plus there’s a reliable dose of sex tips, bad dating stories, and interviews with funny, clever, and wickedly cool people. For guest and topic suggestions or to submit your own Nightmare Fuel email hello@itsalotpodcast.com.
Listen and feel connected if this podcast aligns with you.
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