The Rainbow Rooms' goal is to create an accessible, sensory-friendly, safe space for LGBTQIA+ students at Brisbane South (Nathan).
The Rainbow Society and its predecessors have faced challenges in establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive space for queer individuals on campus. Since 2017 they have been located in N03; however, for a long time, the queer collective on campus had to move to different spaces or didn't have a space at all. In 2001, the collective protested against homophobia and the absence of a dedicated space on campus.
Our mission
The Rainbow Society is committed to making necessary changes to make their club a safe space for all identities. Too many queer spaces are inaccessible or unsafe for disabled students, and it is important to ensure this room is a safe space for everyone.
Furthermore, while safe spaces like the library are on campus, there must be more student common rooms and study spaces where students can feel truly comfortable. The Rainbow Room is left open during the day outside of club events, so people have a space to meet up and socialise with other queer students. The room includes a kitchenette with a microwave and is in an accessible location with accessible room facilities like sensory-friendly lighting.
The Rainbow Society has created a safe and welcoming space for everyone, stating, "You can only have equality for all LGBTQIA+ students if all LGBTQIA+ students can access a safe place." Having an established room that is accessible and sensory-friendly is the first step for them to improve their club.
Students can also keep an eye on The Rainbow Societies' socials for events. If you would like after-hours access to this space, please contact Clubs using the contacts list below.
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Contact us
Speak to our friendly team who is happy to help you when needed