Advocacy Forum

The Carswell Forum

A flagship forum for LGBTIQA+ Queensland

In Memory

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.

Panel discussion on Domestic and Family Violence at the 2025 Carswell Forum, convened by Billie Stimpson

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.

Diverse audience at the 2025 Carswell Forum during the Racism, Rights and Responsibility panel

2026 Forum

Free, Ticketed - Details Announced Soon

The Carswell Forum is a free, ticketed event. Details of the 2026 Forum will be announced shortly.

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We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of country and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their culture, their connection to country, and their ancestors and elders past and present. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to our pioneering founders and every individual whose activism, and advocacy have shaped our community over the years.