Friday, 06 November 2026
November is Pride Month in Western Australia, and Edith Cowan University (ECU) is celebrating with a range of events and initiatives across Boorloo (Perth) and Goomburrup (Bunbury).
Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate LGBTIQA+ communities, recognise their contributions and achievements, and reaffirm our commitment to equality, visibility and belonging.
Throughout November, ECU staff and students are encouraged to get involved, connect with the community and show their support. You don't need to identify as LGBTIQA+ to participate in or celebrate Pride Month. Everyone is welcome, and we hope you'll join us!
Keep an eye out for Pride Month activities across ECU campuses, including interactive opportunities on the big screen at ECU City, campus pop-ups and other initiatives. On the night of the Perth Pride Parade, the ECU City building will light up in rainbow colours to celebrate LGBTIQA+ communities.
Sunday 8 Nov | 10.00am–4.00pm
Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square, East Perth
ECU will once again have a presence at Perth Pride Fairday, one of the highlights of WA's Pride Month celebrations. Fairday brings together LGBTIQA+ communities, families, friends and allies for a day of connection, entertainment and celebration. ECU staff and students are invited to visit our stall and connect with the community on the day.
More information on Pride WA’s website here.
Saturday 21 Nov | 10.30am–3.30pm
Bicentennial Park, Bunbury
Coordinated by ECU's South West team, with support from Future Student Engagements, this is an opportunity to connect with regional LGBTIQA+ communities and celebrate Pride in Bunbury.Staff and students are encouraged to attend, visit the ECU stall or register their interest in supporting the event. Contact e.banks@ecu.edu.au to get involved or for further information.
Saturday 21 Nov | 9:00am to 11:30am
The Landing, Elizabeth Quay
Get active, connect with others and celebrate Pride at the 2026 Pride Run and Walk. ECU staff and students, including allies, are invited to come together as part of an ECU group to participate in this community event. Whether you're a keen runner or prefer a leisurely walk, it's an opportunity to connect with colleagues, students and the wider LGBTIQA+ community.
Register for the event on the Perth Frontrunners website here and then email studentsports@ecu.edu.au to let us know you are coming.
Saturday 21 Nov | 7.00pm–11.00pm
Mount Hawthorn Main Hall
ECU is proud to again to be a sponsor and support Walkern Wirin, a community event presented by Rainbow Futures WA. This year's event will feature karaoke, line dancing, arts and craft and deadly DJs, bringing LGBTIQA+ people of different generations together to celebrate, connect and strengthen community relationships. Everyone is welcome, including supporters and allies of LGBTIQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Purchase a ticket on Humanitix here.
Wednesday 25 Nov | 6pm – 7:30pm
ECU City Campus
ECU, Rainbow Migrants and City Green Community Legal are collaborating to deliver an information session for LGBTIQA+ migrants. The session will provide information about protection visas and relevant legal processes, helping participants better understand the options and support available.
Register for the event on Humanitix here.
Saturday 28 November | 8.00pm
Northbridge, Boorloo / Perth
ECU will once again proudly participate with a University float, and we're inviting staff, students and friends to join us in the parade. Whether it's your first Pride Parade or you've marched with ECU before, everyone is welcome to celebrate alongside colleagues, students and the wider community. Information about participant shirts, meeting arrangements and other event details will be provided to registered participants closer to the date.
Register to march with ECU here.
Take a look at the huge range of events happening in the community in this year's Pride Guide on Pride WA's website here.
Want to know about ECU LGBTIQA+ initiatives? Check out the following websites/pages:
LGBTIQA+ Diversity and Inclusion (ECU website)
LGBTIQA+ Students (Student Intranet)