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The Pinnacle Foundation’s ACT Committee recently held the 2024 Scholar Welcome event. A special shoutout to Shannon for delivering such an inspiring speech. His words…

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Last week, The Pinnacle Foundation welcomed its incoming and returning scholars in Queensland at a special cocktail event in Brisbane hosted by gold partner, Allens….

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Scholars in Victoria gathered with members of the Victorian Committee for a Picnic for Pinnacle, geneously supported by our platinum partner, Domino’s Minds & Meals.

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Pinnacle Foundation gold partner, King & Wood Mallesons believes that responsible business is everyone’s business, and good business. They developed some short videos which cause…

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Over the weekend The Pinnacle Foundation family in Tasmania proudly marched at TasPride. Our Tasmanian Committee was joined by scholars, mentors, alumni and our partners…

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Over the weekend The Pinnacle Foundation’s Victorian Committee joined with scholars, alumni and partner reps from Commonwealth Bank, IFM Investors, Macquarie Group, Qube, Maddocks and…

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Last week, the QLD Committee hosted a heartwarming End of Year charity fundraiser, weaving together tales of empowerment, growth, and the transformative power of education…

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Last Wednesday, the Tasmanian Committee lit up the night at our End of Year event, a celebration of thanks and gratitude. We were honored to…

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Last Monday night, the Sydney Committee hosted a spectacular End Of Year Cocktail fundraiserOur incredible scholar speakers, Theo and Ben, along with the charismatic Pinnacle…

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As we bid farewell to another incredible year, the Western Australian Committee celebrated in style at our End of Year Cocktail Fundraiser! The evening kicked…

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The Western Australian Committee stood strong and recently marched at the WA Pride March. With 25 incredible individuals proudly representing our cause, including five current…

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The ACT Committee’s End of Year Cocktail Fundraiser was an absolute blast, filled with joy, laughter, and a shared commitment to a brighter future. A…

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This week in Melbourne, KPMG set the stage for a heartwarming evening as they hosted The Pinnacle Foundation’s annual “Give the Gift of Education” end-of-year…

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Last night in Sydney, at our annual partners’ dinner, we thanked our corporate and philanthropic partners from Northern Australia for their sustained and generous support…

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On Wednesday night, The Pinnacle Foundation, Australia’s LGBTQIA+ education charity, hosted its annual partners’ dinner in Melbourne, generously funded by gold partner, King & Wood…

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Congratulations to Georgie Stone OAM, a Pinnacle Foundation ambassador and alumnus, who was last night recognised as the inaugural Young Melburnian of the Year. Georgie…

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The inaugural LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship, a one-week intensive executive leadership program developed by The University of Sydney Business School in alliance with The Pinnacle Foundation was held between…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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On 19 February our NSW committee had a stand at Mardi Gras Fair Day and many people called by to say hello.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Pinnacle Foundation would like to thank our Gold Partner – Maddocks for their generosity in hosting an amazing Scholar Welcome Event last night in…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Brayden cannot remember exactly what he put in the note to his mum. It was, he says, done in a state of high emotion –…

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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…

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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+…

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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…

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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…

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Nathan joined the Pinnacle family in 2012 as one of our scholars and his journey has come full circle with him now taking on the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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South Australian committee member, Simon Royal, wrote a gorgeous article for Indaily, featuring Pinnacle scholar Lewis and his mentor Jason.

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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…

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Jennifer Westacott AO shares her thoughts about the importance of the Pinnacle program.

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Alan Joyce AC shares his thoughts about the value and impact of the Pinnacle program.

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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…

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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+…

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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…

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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…

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BHP | Principal Program Delivery | Global Co-Lead Jasper, LGBTIQ+ ally network | Mental Health First Aider BHP has been a proud supporter of The…

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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…

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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…

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In 2019, The Pinnacle Foundation welcomed Andy Tran as one of our scholars. During his time as a Pinnacle scholar, he has shown resilience, maturity,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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)…

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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…

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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…

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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)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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