Feeling anxious, depressed, isolated? Contemplating suicide, or affected by suicide? Come along and learn about some excellent assistance available to you. Information will be available from numerous groups working to improve mental health of LGBTIQS people.
The Rainbow OK Foundation is a volunteer run social support group not a counselling or individual support service. Organisers are not qualified to provide nor encouraged to offer support to assist individual people cope with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues. Instead we encourage everyone to seek professional services and advice in times of crisis or when in need of help. This is not because we don't care, this is because we DO care.
The Rainbow OK Foundation is a volunteer run social support group not a counselling or individual support service. Organisers are not qualified to provide nor encouraged to offer support to assist individual people cope with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues. Instead we encourage everyone to seek professional services and advice in times of crisis or when in need of help. This is not because we don't care, this is because we DO care.
Next Events
Keep up to date via our Facebook page
You can also join one of our groups
Rainbow OK? BBQ's
Rainbow Pups
Keep up to date via our Facebook page
You can also join one of our groups
Rainbow OK? BBQ's
Rainbow Pups
Past Events
PRIDE FESTIVAL Rainbow OK? BBQ Social
Sunday, 15th September 2013
11:00am until 2:00pm
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
967 Brunswick Street, New Farm
Sunday, 15th September 2013
11:00am until 2:00pm
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
967 Brunswick Street, New Farm
Rainbow OK? BBQ Social
Sunday, 21st July 2013
11:00am until 2:00pm
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
967 Brunswick Street, New Farm
Join us for some support, a chat, some food and maybe if we're lucky some more entertainment and fun during game time.
Check Translink - http://translink.com.au/
196 - Stop 16 Brunswick St at Bowls Club New Farm Park ferry terminal
199 - Merthyr Rd at Merthyr Central, stop 11 Fortitude Valley train station
City Cycle Station no. 83 Sydney St / Brunswick St - http://www.citycycle.com.au/
Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/events/396493193800731/
Sunday, 21st July 2013
11:00am until 2:00pm
New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
967 Brunswick Street, New Farm
Join us for some support, a chat, some food and maybe if we're lucky some more entertainment and fun during game time.
Check Translink - http://translink.com.au/
196 - Stop 16 Brunswick St at Bowls Club New Farm Park ferry terminal
199 - Merthyr Rd at Merthyr Central, stop 11 Fortitude Valley train station
City Cycle Station no. 83 Sydney St / Brunswick St - http://www.citycycle.com.au/
Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/events/396493193800731/
Rainbow OK? BBQ & DIY RAINBOW CROSSING on 26 May at the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
Media Release: Suicide support day leads to New Farm Neighbourhood Centre turning Rainbow!
"Brisbane peer support group Rainbow OK? held their second Rainbow OK? BBQ at New Farm Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday 26 May. Approximately 50 people attended the event which aims to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people at risk of mental health issues or suicide, as well as providing details of support and counselling services tailored to the LGBT community. In addition, the BBQ participants drew a large DIY Rainbow Crossing (initially a symbol of protest when the Sydney rainbow crossing was removed, but now a symbol of empowerment) at the entrance to the Neighbourhood Centre, with full backing of the centre management and staff" ...read more
Some feedback from the day:
Media Release: Suicide support day leads to New Farm Neighbourhood Centre turning Rainbow!
"Brisbane peer support group Rainbow OK? held their second Rainbow OK? BBQ at New Farm Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday 26 May. Approximately 50 people attended the event which aims to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people at risk of mental health issues or suicide, as well as providing details of support and counselling services tailored to the LGBT community. In addition, the BBQ participants drew a large DIY Rainbow Crossing (initially a symbol of protest when the Sydney rainbow crossing was removed, but now a symbol of empowerment) at the entrance to the Neighbourhood Centre, with full backing of the centre management and staff" ...read more
Some feedback from the day:
"I say its a great bargain, rock on."
"Had a great time today :)" "I had a great time I look forward to the next one." "I had a great day too and will definitely be there for many more if I am on town." |
"What a great day!"
"That was so much fun." "I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did, it was great!" "It really does give a great sense of community." |
For more photos of the day click here
or check out these pics from Star Observer from the day.
http://www.starobserver.com.au/photos/2013/05/26/rainbow-ok-bbq/104552?pid=6
or check out these pics from Star Observer from the day.
http://www.starobserver.com.au/photos/2013/05/26/rainbow-ok-bbq/104552?pid=6
Lesbian and Trans* Community Groups Showcase
Eric Cooke represented the organising crew at this Lesbian Health Action Group event by braving an eagre crowd and getting up on stage to tell everyone about Rainbow OK?
https://www.facebook.com/events/549121631794737/
Eric Cooke represented the organising crew at this Lesbian Health Action Group event by braving an eagre crowd and getting up on stage to tell everyone about Rainbow OK?
https://www.facebook.com/events/549121631794737/
LGBTI and Friends Community Fun & Support Picnic on Sunday, 14 April 2013 at the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre.
Activities on the day:
Egg and spoon race Relay races Leap frog Drag race .... and more Some feedback from the day: "Although I didn't stay a long time, the conversations I had and one in particular were very uplifting, educational and encouraging... Thanks for a great time... And the words of wisdom. Til next time, take care." "it was the most exciting and fun day thank you so much" "Was amazing day, great people, there was so much useful information as well. Thank you,really enjoyed it..." "It was good to see people chatting and getting up and walking around. Looking forward to the next one." |
Star Observer: Rainbow OK? overwhelmed by support
"Organisers of last week’s launch of a new LGBTI community mental health and suicide awareness support group in Brisbane were shocked at the outpouring of support from attendees, and plan to hold more events in the coming months. The first of the weekend’s two events for the Rainbow OK? community group was a party held downstairs at the Sportsman Hotel on Saturday night. Then 80 people made their way to the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday for a community picnic" ...read more |
Rainbow OK? - Are You Ok? Underwear Party Fund-raiser
Fund-raiser Mens underwear party for LGBTI mental health. Come along and get down to your skimpys. FUNDRAISING UNDERWEAR PARTY FOR GUYS ONLY THIS TIME!
https://www.facebook.com/events/383983825043249
Thanks to all those who came along and supported us
Thanks to all the team who worked the door and cloak room
Thanks to the Sportsmans Queensland for supplying the awesome space and staff to make this a gr8 night
Fund-raiser Mens underwear party for LGBTI mental health. Come along and get down to your skimpys. FUNDRAISING UNDERWEAR PARTY FOR GUYS ONLY THIS TIME!
https://www.facebook.com/events/383983825043249
Thanks to all those who came along and supported us
Thanks to all the team who worked the door and cloak room
Thanks to the Sportsmans Queensland for supplying the awesome space and staff to make this a gr8 night