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As a DGR-endorsed charity, donations to Indonesian Queer Collective are tax-deductible, meaning your support not only funds vital queer cultural projects but also gives you a financial benefit at tax time.
Your donation is tax-deductible
THE IMPACT YOU ARE CONTRIBUTING TO CREATE
Website hosting, storage hire, Xero accounting software, public liability insurance, administrative & governance costs
Regular arts and culture member events, wellbeing and access support, workshops and capacity building
Contemporary Indonesian public events to promote reconciliation, mutual respect and tolerance between communities in Australia
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Indonesian Queer Collective runs a range of cultural projects—from storytelling events and contemporary Indonesian dance party to community workshops—that are open for tax-deductible donations. Your support helps us celebrate queer Indonesian identity through arts, culinary, and performances, while also giving you the benefit of claiming your donation at tax time.
House of Rasa: Queer Indonesia in Motion
Organising Lengger dance workshops, Indonesia's ancient drag tradition, for a new Indonesian queer troupe. They will perform at House of Rasa, a ballroom inspired by the Indonesian queer interpretation of "Voguing”. It involves a Lengger flashmob for the audience and new works by local Sydney’s dancers to showcase various dance genres (hip-hop, burlesque, pole, jazz funk) while incorporating elements of Lengger through the use of traditional masks or selendang — the shoulder cloth, reflecting their interpretation of Lengger.
JKT x SYD: Jakarta's Heat Meets Sydney's Beats
This event is a cultural exchange set in a club environment, representing Jakarta and Sydney as vibrant multicultural cities. It features a dance party with popular Indonesian music genres like remixed Dangdut, Keroncong, and Indo-Bounce. Roving entertainers will interact with the crowd, embodying Pesta Rakyat — a symbol of Indonesian public celebration — using props like Wayang puppets, Umbul-umbul banners, and traditional bamboo instruments such as the Angklung, synchronising with DJ rhythms. Attendees can participate by wearing traditional accessories like Selendang and Hand Fans from our costume library, immersing themselves in Indonesian cultural elements.
Mie Goreng Confessions: Indonesian Queer Stories Served Hot
Mie Goreng Confessions: Indonesian Queer Stories Served Hot is an immersive storytelling series in Sydney that highlights the experiences of the Indonesian queer diaspora. There will be three sessions across cozy winter season, guest speakers will share personal migration stories of identity, resilience, and survival. Each session features a signature Indonesian dish—Classic Mie Goreng, Mie Aceh, and Mie Jawa—paired with performances by local artists. Facilitated by trained moderators, the event fosters open dialogue, empathy, and community through shared meals, stories, and cultural creativity, celebrating shared humanity.
Sydney Mardi Gras
Save the date, the 48th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival will be making its glittering return from February 13 to March 1 in 2026.
Indonesian queer arts and culture bring a unique and vibrant perspective to the Sydney Mardi Gras, showcasing the rich diversity of diasporic identities through creative expression. By participating, we celebrate our heritage through dance, costume, music, and storytelling—highlighting the intersection of cultural pride and queer visibility. It’s a powerful way to foster inclusive perspectives, creative expression, and share our stories with the broader community.
