The Pinnacle Foundation

The Pinnacle Foundation We are Australia's LGBTQIA+ education charity. We provide educational scholarships and mentoring.
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A heartfelt thank you to our gold partner, AGL for hosting our Scholar Welcome in Adelaide this week. We are so grateful...
20/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our gold partner, AGL for hosting our Scholar Welcome in Adelaide this week. We are so grateful for your generosity and support in bringing our community together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us - our incredible scholars, dedicated mentors, and wonderful volunteers. It was such a special evening filled with connection, inspiration, and shared purpose.

A special thank you to Kevin Taylor for his warm welcome, and to Sandra Mack and Armineh Mardirossian for so kindly hosting us.

We are also deeply grateful to David Russell and Joanne Madin for managing the event so seamlessly - your care made all the difference.

And finally, a big thank you to our scholar speaker, who shared their story so beautifully and reminded us all why this work matters.

We are so grateful to Hydro Tasmania for hosting our Scholar Welcome Event in Hobart last week.A heartfelt thank you to ...
17/03/2026

We are so grateful to Hydro Tasmania for hosting our Scholar Welcome Event in Hobart last week.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so special. It was wonderful to come together and celebrate our scholars and community.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all the volunteers who generously gave their time and support behind the scenes.

A very special thank you to Kirstan Wilding for making this event possible. Your support and care truly made a difference.

The Pinnacle Foundation was delighted to be the chosen charity to our bronze partner, Morgan Stanley's sponsorship of th...
03/03/2026

The Pinnacle Foundation was delighted to be the chosen charity to our bronze partner, Morgan Stanley's sponsorship of the film "I Was Born This Way", which was screened on Thursday 19 February 2026. This joyful documentary celebrating the revolutionary life and music of Archbishop Carl Bean who sang the first gay anthem, "I Was Born This Way". The film traces his rise from gospel singer to trailblazing activist, helping found the Minority Aids Project and Unity Fellowship Church.

There were many Morgan Stanley and Pinnacle NSW Committee team members in the audience and Craig, our Donor and Bequests Manager gave a quick talk on the work that the Foundation does in transforming the lives of young LGBTQIA+ Australians to help them realise their potential.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Q***r Screen for their generous support in airing our ​​commercials before each film screening throughout the festival - we are truly grateful.

We are so grateful to our Gold Partner Maddocks for hosting our Scholar Welcome in Canberra yesterday. It was a wonderfu...
20/02/2026

We are so grateful to our Gold Partner Maddocks for hosting our Scholar Welcome in Canberra yesterday. It was a wonderful evening bringing our community together to connect and warmly welcome our new ACT scholars.

Special thank you to Gavan Mackenzie for welcoming our guests and setting such a thoughtful tone for the night.

Thank you also to Helen Keane for organising the event so beautifully, and to Marita Pascoe for generously agreeing to host us.

We are incredibly proud of our scholar who spoke so beautifully, and deeply thankful to all the volunteers, particularly our ACT Committee, as well as our donors and partners who joined us. Your presence and support mean so much.

It was truly special to gather together in celebration of our scholars and community.

We are grateful to our Gold Partner Allens for generously hosting our Pinnacle event last Thursday. It was a wonderful e...
17/02/2026

We are grateful to our Gold Partner Allens for generously hosting our Pinnacle event last Thursday. It was a wonderful evening and a beautiful reminder of the strength of our community.

Thank you to Karla Drinkwater for warmly welcoming everyone on behalf of Allens and setting such a gracious tone for the evening.

A sincere thank you to Ivy Resuello for organising the event so seamlessly, and to all the volunteers, donors and supporters who joined us - your presence and ongoing support make such a meaningful difference to our scholars and our community.

What an incredible weekend in Hobart! The Pinnacle Foundation’s Tasmanian committee was out in full force at the TasPrid...
16/02/2026

What an incredible weekend in Hobart! The Pinnacle Foundation’s Tasmanian committee was out in full force at the TasPride Parade, marching with pride, purpose, and a whole lot of heart.

Marching in TasPride is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. We walk to celebrate the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in Tassie and to champion the next generation of scholars who are breaking barriers every day.

Huge thanks to our dedicated committee members and supporters who joined us. You represent the best of us!

What an incredible day at Fair Day over the weekend! The NSW Committee had a wonderful time hosting our stall, soaking u...
16/02/2026

What an incredible day at Fair Day over the weekend! The NSW Committee had a wonderful time hosting our stall, soaking up the sun and the vibrant atmosphere of one of our favorite community events.

It was a beautiful day filled with meaningful conversations. We were joined by a fantastic mix of our scholars, alumni, and committee members, all coming together to share the same vital message: the transformative impact of The Pinnacle Foundation on young LGBTQIA+ Australians.

Seeing our scholars and alumni speak so passionately about their journeys reminds us exactly why we do what we do. By providing scholarships and mentorship, we aren't just supporting an education; we are fostering the next generation of proud LGBTQIA+ leaders.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, shared their story, or asked how they could get involved. Together, we’re building a more inclusive future, one scholarship at a time.

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Partner Allens for generously hosting our Scholar Welcome event in Perth last night. I...
12/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Partner Allens for generously hosting our Scholar Welcome event in Perth last night.

It was a wonderful evening bringing together scholars, supporters and community in such a welcoming space.

Special thanks to Miranda Cummings for beautifully welcoming everyone, and to Eve Lynch for presenting the certificates on the night.

We’re also very grateful to our scholar who spoke on the night and inspired us all.

A sincere thank you to Sam Parker and Ivy Resuello for organising the event so seamlessly - your care and coordination made the evening run so smoothly.

And thank you to all the volunteers, donors and supporters who attended the event - your presence and ongoing support make such a meaningful difference to our scholars and our community.

We deeply appreciate Allens for their continued partnership and support.

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Partner Allens for generously hosting Pinnacle’s Scholar Welcome in Sydney last night....
06/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Partner Allens for generously hosting Pinnacle’s Scholar Welcome in Sydney last night.

It was a truly special evening as we welcomed our new scholars and celebrated our returning scholar, surrounded by such warmth, care, and support.

A special thank you to Joel Barrett for the lovely and thoughtful welcome, which set the tone for the evening so beautifully.

We would also like to extend our sincere congratulations to all our scholars - both new and returning - as they begin or continue their Pinnacle journey. It was wonderful to celebrate this moment with you.

Our heartfelt thanks go to the NSW Committee for all their help and dedication in bringing this event together, and a special thank you to our NSW Chair, Lorraine Hall, for her warm and generous welcome.

A very special thank you as well to Ivy Resuello and Kate Ross for their fantastic support and care in helping bring the event together.

We would also like to offer a special thank you to all the patrons, mentors, and our valued partners and supporters who joined us on the night. Your presence and continued support mean so much to our scholars and to the Pinnacle community.

We are deeply grateful to Allens for their ongoing support and for creating such a welcoming and inclusive space to celebrate our scholars.

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Partner Allens for generously hosting Pinnacle’s Scholar Welcome in Melbourne last nig...
03/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Partner Allens for generously hosting Pinnacle’s Scholar Welcome in Melbourne last night. It was a truly special evening as we welcomed 7 new scholars and celebrated 20 returning scholars, surrounded by such warmth and support.

A special thank you to Robert Walker for welcoming our guests so beautifully. We are also very grateful to Ann Tulip for confirming and securing Allens as our host, and to Ivy Resuello and Jono Haycock for their wonderful support with the organisation of the event.
Thank you as well to our alumnus who spoke so beautifully and inspired us all.
We are deeply appreciative of Allens for their continued support and for creating such a welcoming space for our scholars.

Yesterday in Melbourne scholars, mentors, alumni, volunteers, donors and partners of The Pinnacle Foundation proudly mar...
02/02/2026

Yesterday in Melbourne scholars, mentors, alumni, volunteers, donors and partners of The Pinnacle Foundation proudly marched down Fitzroy Street in Midsumma's Pride March. Such a colourful and joyous occasion! Special thanks to Henry Pinder from our Victorian Committee for arranging the day.

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