Overview
"The best diplomacy is authenticity"
The Indonesian Queer Collective is a vibrant community shaped by different backgrounds, experiences and generations of migration. Some remain deeply connected to Indonesia, fluent in the language and raised in its traditions, while others know their heritage from a greater distance and seek to reconnect. We believe authentic cultural diplomacy begins here: sharing Indonesia as we genuinely live it, through our diverse stories, creativity and everyday experiences.
About Us
The Indonesian Queer Collective (IQC), founded on Gadigal Land (Sydney, Australia), emerged from a vibrant grassroots community that celebrated identity through Mardi Gras marches and Indonesian queer parties. On April 9, 2025, IQC became the first Indonesian queer organisation to be legally registered as a charity outside Indonesia, recognised by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and endorsed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) for tax-deductible donations.
"Through art, we express and celebrate our intersectional identities, fostering both personal acceptance and collective support understanding"
Our Reasons
Vision and Mission
To promote understanding and collaboration among Indonesian queer communities, the Indonesian diaspora, and Australian communities through the medium of queer art diplomacy.
To organise arts and cultural events for the Indonesian queer diaspora and their allies to foster connections, support individual authenticity, and maintain ties to their homeland and cultural identity. Events will include performing arts, community arts, literature, music, film, culinary arts, design, crafts, and visual arts.
Meet the Team
Driven entirely by volunteers, our organisation is powered by a dedicated committee who balance full-time careers while offering expertise in leadership, governance, policy, community engagement, and the arts. Fueling our mission with passion and purpose.
Arozak Salam (he/him)
President
He brings the leadership he gained from his time in the Australian Navy, combined with his artistic experiences as a multidimensional artist (burlesque dancer, DJ, singer, and writer) and cultural performance coordinator during the Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program 2010/2011.
Rianti Bieler (she/her)
Public Officer & Treasurer
She brings valuable experience working in not-for-profit organisations, addressing environmental conservation and supporting women victims of domestic violence, combined with her strong skills in database management, IT, and web development.
Rahman Saputra (she/her)
Secretary
She is a trans activist who lives openly with HIV, passionately serves in the community health sector. She tirelessly advocates for the rights and needs of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) as well as Transgender and Gender Diverse individuals. She is also a drag performer who brings a unique Javanese flair to the show.
Darryl Wilson (he/him)
Committee Member
He possesses extensive customer service expertise, problem solving and people management skills, developed through his long-term experience as a senior in-flight manager at Qantas. Additionally, he brings strong leadership capabilities from his past service in the Australian Navy.
Sayyid Ibrahim (he/him)
Committee Member
He brings an entrepreneurial mindset and practical business experience as the owner of his own landscaping business. Alongside this, Ibra is a passionate baker who runs a second small business creating cakes and distinctive Indonesian desserts, combining creativity with his cultural heritage.