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Can you tell us how you became a Pinnacle Foundation board member? I was appointed to The Pinnacle Foundation board in April 2023, almost 10…
As an education charity supporting young LGBTQIA+ Australians to achieve their full potential, The Pinnacle Foundation recognises the importance of having a voice in the…
On Tuesday 8 August we held our annual Cornerstone members and patrons dinner. The event, to thank our major individual donors and patrons for their…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I applied for The Pinnacle Foundation scholarship program at…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I applied to become a Pinnacle scholar when I…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I applied for The Pinnacle Foundation scholarship program 11…
On 23 March, The Pinnacle Foundation welcomed its incoming and returning scholars in Queensland at a special cocktail event in Brisbane hosted by gold partner,…
On the 25th of March, we welcomed incoming and returning scholars and their mentors in Western Australia at a soirée hosted by Allens. Congratulations to our…
On 19 February our NSW committee had a stand at Mardi Gras Fair Day and many people called by to say hello.
On the evening of 21st March, The Pinnacle Foundation welcomed its incoming and returning scholars and their mentors in Victoria at a marvellous cocktail event…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I grew up on a property north of a…
The Pinnacle Foundation marched proudly (and rather colourfully) in Victoria’s Midsumma Pride March. Scholars, alumni, mentors, volunteers, corporate partners, donors and two pups marched in…
Picnic for Pinnacle featured as a Pride Amplified event, part of Sydney WorldPride, and we thank all our partners and supporters for hosting a #PicnicForPinnacle…
So great to see the Tasmanian Pinnacle Foundation family out and proud (very colourfully) at TasPride. Thank you to our partners at Hydro Tasmania and…
Watch Devon Esper, Lead Author of WPP’s global research, “Beyond the Rainbow – An investigation into LGBTIQ+ marketing and its future” share insights into the…
The Pinnacle Foundation would like to thank our Gold Partner – Maddocks for their generosity in hosting an amazing Scholar Welcome Event last night in…
Truly a night to remember. The Pinnacle Foundation marched in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras during Sydney WorldPride. Thank you to our partners…
The Pinnacle Foundation’s scholars, mentors and volunteer Victorian Committee were at Midsumma Festival’s Carnival. It was great to see so many people celebrating LGBTIQ+ inclusion, including…
By Benjamin Law (article appearing in Good Weekend ) Each week, Benjamin Law asks public figures to discuss the subjects we’re told to keep private by getting…
This year, the Pinnacle Foundation again participated in Brisbane Pride March. Our Queensland committee was joined by some of our local scholars, mentors, and partners…
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…
Brayden wrote a note to his mum, walked away and started to cry Noongar man Brayden Cockroft faced a challenge coming out as gay before…
The Pinnacle Foundation scholar Rhian Mordaunt appeared on Channel 10’s Studio 10 with Sarah Harris and Tristan McManus on Wear It Purple Day. Rhian had…
Brayden cannot remember exactly what he put in the note to his mum. It was, he says, done in a state of high emotion –…
PREGNANT women in the Limestone Coast will be delivered easier access to specialist care, thanks to a new initiative bringing young doctors to the country…
Today is #IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia & Discrimination Against Intersex People. It’s a day to celebrate all that makes the LGBTIQ+…
The Pinnacle Foundation family has welcomed incoming scholarship recipients and their mentors in five states and the ACT. The events were filled with joy, celebration…
Louise and Peter have been involved with The Pinnacle Foundation and have generously sponsored the Darryl Wild Scholarship since 2012. They have seen the first-hand…
We have just welcomed our new scholars for 2022 and we are so inspired by the passion, resilience and determination of our new scholars. The…
If you’re anything like us, reliving the amazing Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Pride March is high on our list of things to do…
We have just welcomed our new scholars for 2022 and we are so inspired by the passion, resilience and determination of our new scholars. The…
Pinnacle co-founders Sean Linkson OAM and Philip Comans hosted their 2022 Picnic for Pinnacle in the most magnificent coastal setting. As well as reuniting with…
The Pinnacle Foundation’s Victorian committee joined this year’s Midsumma Festival Pride March. With a marching contingent comprising of committee members, scholars, alumni, mentors, donors and…
Launch of Project Pronoun Only two chief executive officers of Australia’s top 100 ASX-listed companies share their gender pronouns on LinkedIn. This is a missed…
South Australian committee member, Simon Royal, wrote a gorgeous article for Indaily, featuring Pinnacle scholar Lewis and his mentor Jason.
After the uncertainty of the last eighteen months, The Pinnacle Foundation’s Queensland committee seized the opportunity to spread cheer and awareness at the Brisbane Pride…
Jennifer Westacott AO shares her thoughts about the importance of the Pinnacle program.
Alan Joyce AC shares his thoughts about the value and impact of the Pinnacle program.
Pinnacle Foundation Patron-in-Chief, Her Excellency the Hon Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, hosted a very special event at Government House on 26 May 2021…
Developments at The Pinnacle Foundation Established in 2007, The Pinnacle Foundation is a national charity that provides educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities to young LGBTIQ+…
The Pinnacle Foundation’s journey began serendipitously back in October 2005 when Sean Linkson OAM, filling in time at Los Angeles airport whilst waiting for a…
Jacinta Clark was welcomed into the Pinnacle family in 2018 as one of our scholars. Her journey has come full circle, having been recently appointed…
BHP | Principal Program Delivery | Global Co-Lead Jasper, LGBTIQ+ ally network | Mental Health First Aider BHP has been a proud supporter of The…
Penny Wilson is one of our valued regular donors and has supported The Pinnacle Foundation for the last few years. Penny understands the impact that…
Alastair Lawrie has been a valued mentor at The Pinnacle Foundation for the past three and a half years. Alastair is the Policy Manager at…
Trans Day of Visibility is an annual international celebration of transgender pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences, histories, stories and achievements. This…
Every year we receive inspiring and outstanding applications from young LGBTIQ+ Australians all around the country who want to be part of The Pinnacle Foundation…
A gift made possible by two of South Australia’s most significant arts figures is changing the lives of vulnerable LGBTQI+ people. Simon Royal explains how one scholarship…
All across the country, people are getting together in pubs, breweries, restaurants, wineries and at homes (and even on Zoom) and hosting a #PicnicForPinnacle in…
The Pinnacle Foundation participated in our first ever #SydneyMardiGras and what an amazing night it was for us all! We’d like to send a massive…
As we start to emerge, in a COVID-safe way, our scholars, mentors, Committee and Board members have been able to start re-connecting in person. Our…
Things are in full swing with Picnic for Pinnacle. Picnics are being hosted by supporters and partners across the country to raise funds to educate…
Congratulations! We at The Pinnacle Foundation would like to congratulate everyone who has been awarded an Out For Australia 30 Under 30 Award. These awards recognise and celebrate…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I went through quite a journey to get to…
I want to share with you some of the ways in which Pinnacle has empowered me to achieve things that never would have been possible…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. Hello! My name is Rhian Mordaunt and I am…
Philip Comans graduated in the 1970s when tertiary degrees were free for students in Australia. An experience which guided him when he, along with his…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I grew up in a Catholic community in Southern…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I am in my final year of Law (Honours)…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I have had the pleasure of receiving essential Pinnacle support…
Each year at The Pinnacle Foundation we introduce new scholars into our Pinnacle Scholarship Program. Each of these scholars come to us at different stages…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation.After high school I studied Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I’m Izzy, a 25-year-old Veterinary Bioscience/Veterinary Medicine student living…
The Honourable Justice Thomas Bradley shares with us why he decided to become a Pinnacle Foundation ambassador and how others can support the work of…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I moved from Perth to Melbourne in 2018 to…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I grew up in a country town which is…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I am trans man studying my honours in chemistry…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. My name is Murray and I have currently been…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation As a young gay woman finishing her Bachelor of…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I became aware of The Pinnacle foundation through my…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I lived all my life on a farm near…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. Pinnacle has changed the trajectory of my life massively…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. Prior to beginning my university studies, I was initially…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. When I left high school, I was a bit…
What inspired you to become involved with The Pinnacle Foundation? Growing up I didn’t have any visible LGBTIQ+ role models or mentors in the workplace…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. My journey to The Pinnacle foundation has not been…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. My name’s Renae (they/them), and I am a nonbinary…
What inspired you to become a mentor at The Pinnacle Foundation? My inspiration is to help LGBTIQ+ youth and my community. When I was approached…
Tell us a little about your journey and how you became involved with The Pinnacle Foundation. I went through quite a significant journey to get…
Pinnacle Foundation scholar, Rhian Mordaunt, recently penned this beautifully written and powerful piece for the University of Sydney Student Newspaper. Rhian said that he would…
Caitlyn took part in The Pinnacle Foundation’s Scholarship program during 2014-2017 while undertaking a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts at the University…
Nic’s journey with The Pinnacle Foundation has come full circle – he began as a recipient of a Pinnacle scholarship in 2015, then he became…
Lorraine Hall has been a valued mentor at the Pinnacle Foundation for nearly four years, having mentored two of our scholars during this time. Lorraine…
Laura Cripps What was it like for you to be part of The Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship Program?I applied for the Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship in 2017…