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A heartfelt thank you to our gold partner, AGL for hosting our Scholar Welcome in Adelaide this week. We are so grateful for your generosity and support in bringing our community together. Thank you to everyone who joined us – our incredible scholars, dedicated mentors, and wonderful volunteers. It was such a special evening filled with connection,…

We are so grateful to Hydro Tasmania for hosting our Scholar Welcome Event in Hobart last week. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so special. It was wonderful to come together and celebrate our scholars and community. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all…

On Friday evening, our principal partner, Commonwealth Bank, through its Unity LGBTQIA+ and ally network, hosted its annual fundraising gala in support of The Pinnacle Foundation. With a Wicked / Wizard of Oz theme, the evening raised an extraordinary $271,000, creating five multi‑year scholarships for young LGBTQIA+ Australians – many of whom have experienced family,…

Creating a culture of belonging starts with a single, sometimes uncomfortable, conversation. At The Pinnacle Foundation, we are dedicated to providing scholarships and mentorship to LGBTQIA+ students, but our mission extends beyond financial support. It’s about fostering a world where every young person can be their authentic self. Our latest campaign, Make Awkward Awesome, is…

The Pinnacle Foundation was delighted to be the chosen charity to our bronze partner, Morgan Stanley’s sponsorship of the film “I Was Born This Way”, which was screened on Thursday 19 February 2026.  This joyful documentary celebrating the revolutionary life and music of Archbishop Carl Bean who sang the first gay anthem, “I Was Born…

Pinnacle Foundation scholar, Jason Ma, invited our patron and Cornerstone donor, the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG to participate in a candid interview. Michael agreed! We are delighted to share Jason’s podcast with the Pinnacle family.

What an incredible Mardi Gras experience for The Pinnacle Foundation! This year’s float was filled with colour, pride, joy and a powerful sense of community. Marching together was such a meaningful reminder of why we do what we do – supporting young LGBTQIA+ Australians to realise their full potential. A heartfelt thank you to our…

We are so grateful to our Gold Partner Maddocksfor hosting our Scholar Welcome in Canberra yesterday. It was a wonderful evening bringing our community together to connect and warmly welcome our new ACT scholars. Special thank you to Gavan Mackenziefor welcoming our guests and setting such a thoughtful tone for the night. Thank you also…

We are grateful to our Gold Partner Allens for generously hosting our Pinnacle event last Thursday. It was a wonderful evening and a beautiful reminder of the strength of our community.Thank you to Karla Drinkwater for warmly welcoming everyone on behalf of Allens and setting such a gracious tone for the evening.A sincere thank you to Ivy Resuello for…

What an incredible weekend in Hobart! The Pinnacle Foundation’s Tasmanian committee was out in full force at the TasPride Parade, marching with pride, purpose, and a whole lot of heart. Marching in TasPride is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. We walk to celebrate the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in Tassie and…