Rainbow on the River

Vision Statement

Rainbow on the River is dedicated in bringing the LGBTIQ+ community in the Mid North Coast area together to generate cohesiveness, awareness and inclusion in the local areas and to create a safer community with solid connections, giving the LGBTIQ+ community a sense of belonging in their local area.

Our Vision

Our vision is to offer the local community an opportunity to celebrate diversity in all forms by focusing on education, connection, safety, acceptance, inclusion and equality.

Our values inform who we are and how we work

Community

There is no separation - we are all community members which accept and include others.

Education

 We strive to make ourselves more visible and approachable and to provide the community with information regarding the LGBTIQ+ community. 

Connection

 We make ourselves available to assist others like us so that they feel included and connected to other community members.

Compassion

We show compassion for each individual’s journey and story and understand that creating an understanding of diversity in our community will reduce stigma and discrimination.

Safety

We create a safer community for all the LGBTIQ+ peoples by collaborating with all community members, partners and stakeholders. 

Acceptance and inclusion

We work with people who may experience exclusion, ensuring meaningful participation and acknowledgement in our festival.

Equality

 We treat all beings as equals in our quest to create a celebration of diversity and connection within our community.