Partners
The Tropical Fruits enjoys fantastic working relationships with a number of GLBTI and GLBTI-friendly organisations. It is these connections within our community that help us provide our members with the best support and information possible.
NYE Media Partners
Q-News
Star Observer
LOTL
2021 NYE Sponsors
In 2021 we launched a sponsorship program where we invited local businesses to sponsor the NYE Party. This was done to collaborate with our local business community and help promote their business during these difficult times and also to support our organisation.
There were 8 businesses that took us up on this:
Southern Cross Hygeine - The Civic Hotel - Mary Gilhooleys - Biztax Lismore - Officeworks Lismore - The Station Hotel - Curious Craft Ales & Workforce Skills & Training
We thanks them all for coming on board for Aqueerious Rising. If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor for Tropical Fruits, either annually or perhaps for a small party only or a section of Fair Day, please do get in touch with our team and we will send you the details and packages. We aim to have these ready by March of this year. Email Kelly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ACON Northern Rivers
ACON Northern Rivers and Tropical Fruits have had a synergistic, loved-up and generally wonderful partnership for many years. In addition to providing a conduit through which information can flow, ACON supports Tropical Fruits through:
· Safe Sex Rovers at events
· Party Safe and Safe Sex packs at events
· Regular contribution to newsletters
· Printing and promotional support
· Representatives on the Fruits management committee (when possible)
· Stalls and promotional displays at events
In 2013, this relationship was formalised with a Memorandum of Understanding, ensuring a happy and sustainable partnership for years to come.
Social Support Groups
130 acre land sanctuary, north of Nimbin
Tel: (02) 6689 7070
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Web: www.ozfaeries.com
Coastout
CoastOut is the Coffs Coast's premiere Gay, Lesbian and friends Festival!
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Web: www.coastout.com.au
TRIBE
Social and support for gays, lesbians and friends in the Grafton area.
Tel: 0405 150 613
For HIV+ people
NORCOWAM (No Ordinary Rural Community of Women and Men)
Online group/forum open to all Northern Rivers HIV positive people.
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For Men
Tel: 0400 296 253 (Dominic)
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Web: www.gaydadsaustralia.com
Men's Lounge
The purpose of Men's Lounge is to provide social opportunities where gay and bisexual men meet. They hope to create an environment where friendships can develop.
Meet at the fruit bowl on the second Friday each month around 7pm.
Tel: 042 1701 662 (Russell)
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For Women
Blues Sisters Softball Team (Lismore)
Lesbian, bisexual, queer and queer-friendly softball team
Tel: 0402 284 528 (Sheila)
Northern Rivers Roller Derby
All-girl, flat track Roller Derby League based in Lismore
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Web: http://nrrd.com.au/
Feathers (Gold Coast Women's Club Inc)
The longest running Lesbian Women’s Social Club on the Gold Coast operating since 1991- providing regular social events, outtings, dances, luncheons and so on.
Tel: 0479 095 975
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Web: www.feathersgoldcoast.com.au
Lemon Sundaes Lesbian Parenting Group
At various locations around the Far North Coast.
Tel: (02) 6624 6446 (Kate) or
(02) 6685 1990 (Gina)
Sista-Link (Tweed Region Lesbian Network)
Host regular women’s coffee group at Murwillumbah.
Tel: (02) 6672 2868
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