Sweat with Pride+ is here: Host a Pride Month event that makes a real difference
Pride Month is a time to show up for rainbow communities with joy, visibility, and connection.
This year, we’re inviting you to take it one step further.
Sweat with Pride+ (SWP+) is a new way for venues, gyms, sports clubs, community groups, and event organisers to host Pride Month events that bring people together to Connect, Move, or Dance — while raising funds that strengthen rainbow communities year-round.
Rainbow Giving Australia (RGA) is the organisation running Sweat with Pride in Australia. We exist to mobilise funding for community-led LGBTQIA+ work, so rainbow communities can be safer, healthier, and better resourced.
Why we created Sweat with Pride+
Pride Month is growing across Australia. More people want to take part, more workplaces want to show up, and more communities want ways to celebrate that are meaningful and inclusive.
Sweat with Pride+ is our answer to that energy.
It is designed to help organisers create events that:
build real connection (not just rainbow logos)
support wellbeing and movement in ways that are accessible to different bodies
raise money for life-changing LGBTQIA+ services
What is Sweat with Pride+?
Sweat with Pride+ enables approved event organisers to run Pride Month events as part of the national Sweat with Pride campaign.
SWP+ events fall into one (or more) of these formats:
Connect: panels, workshops, screenings, talks, and community conversations
Move: walks, runs, classes, sport, yoga, boxing, mindful movement, and more
Dance: parties, DJ sets, dance classes, live music, silent discos
No matter the format, the goal is the same: make Pride Month count.
Where the money goes
Funds raised through Sweat with Pride support community-led LGBTQIA+ services, including:
mental health and wellbeing support
legal assistance
education and advocacy
social inclusion
Sweat with Pride also supports Rainbow Giving Australia’s grant programs, which fund community-led work across the country.
A portion of proceeds supports ACON, to fund and deliver critical health services that have saved lives for over 40 years.
Who can host?
If you already bring people together: you can be part of this.
We welcome EOIs from:
gyms and fitness studios
sporting teams and clubs
community groups
venues and promoters
workplaces and staff networks
Your event must be welcoming and inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people and allies, and align with Connect, Move, or Dance.
Ready to host an SWP+ event?
Expressions of interest are now open.
If you have an idea for an event in June, we would love to hear from you.
Sweat with Pride is movement with meaning. 30 days of sweat. 365 days of pride.
