In Memory
Friday 30 October 2026
The Carswell Forum
A flagship forum for LGBTIQA+ Queensland
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Register for the Forum
Brisbane Pride presents the Forum with the Queensland LGBTQIA+ Alliance.
- Legends Room, The Gabba
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Free, ticketed
Named for Phil Carswell
Named in honour of the late Phil Carswell, the Forum recognises his lifelong commitment to social justice, advocacy and community empowerment. His legacy is reflected in the Forum’s focus on ensuring lived experience is central to discussion and decision-making, and in its commitment to constructive dialogue, solidarity and meaningful progress.
What We Discuss
Persistent & Emerging Issues
Each year, the Forum explores both persistent and emerging issues affecting LGBTIQA+ communities – such as access to inclusive services, mental health supports, and the unique challenges faced by regional and rural communities. Lived experience stays central to every session, shaping the questions we ask and the priorities we set.
From Dialogue to Action
Translating Discussion Into Strategy
By bringing together diverse voices and expertise, the Forum aims to translate discussion into practical, actionable strategies that guide advocacy, policy engagement and service delivery over the year ahead.
2026 Forum
Friday 30 October at The Gabba
The 2026 Forum runs on Friday 30 October, 8:30am to 4:00pm, in the Legends Room at the Hyundai Centre, The Gabba, Vulture Street, Woolloongabba. Brisbane Pride presents the Forum with the Queensland LGBTQIA+ Alliance. It is free to attend, but places are ticketed, so please register in advance.
Friday 30 October 2026
See you at The Gabba
Places are limited, so book ahead.
- Legends Room, The Gabba
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Free, ticketed
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