A message from the Governor of Victoria (Patron-in-Chief of The Pinnacle Foundation): Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the people of Victoria, I extend my sincere condolences to His Majesty The King and to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Her Majesty’s life was dedicated to service, including to Australia and to the Commonwealth, and will be remembered with deep affection.
During many visits to Victoria through the decades, The Queen touched the lives of countless Victorians from every walk of life. Victoria now joins the world in marking the end of a life devoted to duty.
Throughout her reign, Queen Elizabeth II exemplified service and grace and inspired respect from people across the world.
My husband Anthony and I will fondly remember Her Majesty. It has been my honour to serve as her representative in Victoria.
Vale – Geoff Selig
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Drag Bingo – Uni of Syd
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IDAHOBIT 2022
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Profile: Anthony Copeland (he/him) – Pinnacle alumnus
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Picnic For Pinnacle
Things are in full swing with Picnic for Pinnacle. Picnics are being hosted by supporters…
Isabella (Izzy) Kotasek
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End Of Year 2024 – NSW
Thank you to our gold partner, Herbert Smith Freehills for generously hosting our end of…
Midsumma Pride March 2023
The Pinnacle Foundation marched proudly (and rather colourfully) in Victoria’s Midsumma Pride March. Scholars, alumni,…
Alastair Lawrie
Alastair Lawrie has been a valued mentor at The Pinnacle Foundation for the past three…
Louise Fisher and Peter Maher
Louise and Peter have been involved with The Pinnacle Foundation and have generously sponsored the…
Jennifer Westacott AO, Patron of The Pinnacle Foundation
Jennifer Westacott AO shares her thoughts about the importance of the Pinnacle program.
Picnic For Pinnacle – SA
All across the country, people are getting together in pubs, breweries, restaurants, wineries and at…
Out For Australia 30 Under 30 Award
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WA Pride 2024
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Scholar Welcome 2024 – VIC
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Ben Bjarnesen
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Mardi Gras & World Pride 2023
Truly a night to remember. The Pinnacle Foundation marched in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian…
Picnic For Pinnacle – VIC
Scholars in Victoria gathered with members of the Victorian Committee for a Picnic for Pinnacle,…
Brisbane Pride Festival March 2021
After the uncertainty of the last eighteen months, The Pinnacle Foundation’s Queensland committee seized the…
Scholar Welcome 2023 – QLD
On 23 March, The Pinnacle Foundation welcomed its incoming and returning scholars in Queensland at…
First Nations Voice to Parliament
As an education charity supporting young LGBTQIA+ Australians to achieve their full potential, The Pinnacle…
WA Pride March 2023
The Western Australian Committee stood strong and recently marched at the WA Pride March. With…
Odette Maher
Every year we receive inspiring and outstanding applications from young LGBTIQ+ Australians all around the…
Scholar Welcome 2023 – ACT
The Pinnacle Foundation would like to thank our Gold Partner – Maddocks for their generosity…
End of Year Fundraiser 2023 – ACT
The ACT Committee’s End of Year Cocktail Fundraiser was an absolute blast, filled with joy,…
Caitlyn Georgeson
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Melt Festival River Parade 2024
The Pinnacle Foundation QLD committee participated in the 2024 Melt Festival River Pride Parade over…
Cameron Tirendi
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Mardi Gras 2021
The Pinnacle Foundation participated in our first ever #SydneyMardiGras and what an amazing night it…
Her Excellency the Hon Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria
Pinnacle Foundation Patron-in-Chief, Her Excellency the Hon Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, hosted a…
Midsumma Pride March 2024
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The History of The Pinnacle Foundation
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Scholar Welcome 2023 – Victoria
On the evening of 21st March, The Pinnacle Foundation welcomed its incoming and returning scholars…
End Of Year 2024 – VIC
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End of Year Fundraiser 2023 – VIC
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TasPride Parade 2025
We had an absolute blast marching in the TasPride Parade over the weekend! Our amazing…
Tasmania – Winter in Italy Quiz Night
On 11 August our Tasmanian Committee hosted a Winter in Italy quiz night, generously hosted…
Scholar Welcome 2024 – QLD
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Brisbane Pride Festival 2022
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Caitlyn Georgeson
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Midsumma Pride Parade 2025
Joyous day at Midsumma Pride March over the weekend in Melbourne. Thank you to everyone…
End of Year Fundraiser 2023 – WA
As we bid farewell to another incredible year, the Western Australian Committee celebrated in style…
Scholar Welcome 2023 – WA
On the 25th of March, we welcomed incoming and returning scholars and their mentors in Western…
“The art of changing lives”
A gift made possible by two of South Australia’s most significant arts figures is changing…
End of Year Event 2023 – TAS
Last Wednesday, the Tasmanian Committee lit up the night at our End of Year event,…
TasPride 2023
So great to see the Tasmanian Pinnacle Foundation family out and proud (very colourfully) at…
Profile: Audrey Crémer – Pinnacle alumnus
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Penny Wilson
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TasPride 2024
Over the weekend The Pinnacle Foundation family in Tasmania proudly marched at TasPride. Our Tasmanian…
Partners’ Dinner 2023 – Melbourne
On Wednesday night, The Pinnacle Foundation, Australia’s LGBTQIA+ education charity, hosted its annual partners’ dinner…
Power of words – King & Wood Mallesons
Pinnacle Foundation gold partner, King & Wood Mallesons believes that responsible business is everyone’s business,…
Article posted in the Star Observer (August 17, 2020)
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End of Year Fundraiser 2023 – NSW
Last Monday night, the Sydney Committee hosted a spectacular End Of Year Cocktail fundraiserOur incredible…
Picnic For Pinnacle 2022
Pinnacle co-founders Sean Linkson OAM and Philip Comans hosted their 2022 Picnic for Pinnacle in…
A Country Practice – Dr Jacinta Clark
PREGNANT women in the Limestone Coast will be delivered easier access to specialist care, thanks…
‘Yield!’: Former High Court judge Michael Kirby’s surprising relationship secret
By Benjamin Law (article appearing in Good Weekend ) Each week, Benjamin Law asks public figures to…
Midsumma Carnival Day – VIC
The Pinnacle Foundation’s scholars, mentors and volunteer Victorian Committee were at Midsumma Festival’s Carnival. It was…
The Honourable Justice Thomas Bradley
The Honourable Justice Thomas Bradley shares with us why he decided to become a Pinnacle…
Partners’ Dinner 2023 – Sydney
Last night in Sydney, at our annual partners’ dinner, we thanked our corporate and philanthropic…
Julien Grosmaire – Pinnacle alumnus
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EOFY – VIC
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Scholar Welcome 2024 – ACT
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Cornerstone Members & Patrons Dinner
On Tuesday 8 August we held our annual Cornerstone members and patrons dinner. The event,…
Scholar Welcome 2024 – TAS
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Scholar Welcome 2024 – SA
Last Thursday night the SA Committee hosted our Scholars Welcome event at the Treasury, generously…
Scott Aldred and Zac Hayes
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MEDIA RELEASE
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Ben Henry – Pinnacle alumnus
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Scholar Welcome 2024 – NSW
On Thursday 7 March the Pinnacle family in NSW welcomed the 2024 NSW Pinnacle Foundation…
Georgie Stone OAM
Congratulations to Georgie Stone OAM, a Pinnacle Foundation ambassador and alumnus, who was last night…
WA Bingo Night 2024
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MEDIA RELEASE
Launch of Project Pronoun Only two chief executive officers of Australia’s top 100 ASX-listed companies…
Angel St James
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Rhian on Studio 10 – Wear It Purple Day 2022
The Pinnacle Foundation scholar Rhian Mordaunt appeared on Channel 10’s Studio 10 with Sarah Harris…
Profile: Han Worsely – Pinnacle alumnus
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James Holland – Pinnacle alumnus
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Nathan Cappelluti
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Scholar Welcome 2025 – NSW
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End of Year Fundraiser 2023 – QLD
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Alan Joyce AC, Patron of The Pinnacle Foundation
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Cornerstone members’ dinner 2024
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LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship
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Lorraine Hall
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The LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship 2024
The LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship, a one-week intensive executive leadership program developed by The University of Sydney…
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Scholar Welcome 2022
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Beyond the Rainbow
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The extraordinary joy of being considered ordinary
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Scholar Welcome 2021 – ACT
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Mardi Gras 2022
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Picnic For Pinnacle 2023
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Coming out as gay to my parents: Brayden’s story – SBS
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Sarah Sandford – Pinnacle alumnus
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Scholar Welcome 2024 – WA
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EOFY – NSW
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Midsumma Parade and Melbourne Pride
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Leann Duff – Pinnacle alumnus
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Trans Day of Visibility
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Partners’ Dinner – VIC
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