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TiPS Graduate

Abdurahman Katamish

He/Him

About

Professional Title

Volunteer coordinator and Cofounder of QMN

Organisation

Thorne Harbour health and (Queer Muslim Naarm)

Locations

  • All of Victoria

Areas Of Expertise

  • LGBTIQA+ Awareness and Inclusion

Presentation Topics

  • Advocacy
  • Arab/MENA Community Engagement
  • Awareness storytelling
  • DEI
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Empowerment
  • Event production
  • Faith
  • Family
  • Healing and Compassion
  • Hope for the Future
  • Inclusion
  • Intersectionality
  • LGBTIQA+ Advocacy
  • LGBTQI+ visibility
  • Mental Health

Socials

Open to Negotiating Fees

Yes

Biography

With five years of experience working and volunteering in queer and non-profit organizations across Australia, I am committed to fostering inclusive and multicultural spaces. I co-founded Queer Muslim Naarm, which allowed me to support LGBTIQ+ individuals in Middle Eastern and Muslim communities. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to inclusivity and addressing the unique challenges that marginalised groups face.

My contributions have been recognized with the GLOBE Volunteer of the Year Award (2021) and a Service Award from Thorne Harbour Health, highlighting my dedication to volunteer engagement.

As a Volunteer Coordinator at Thorne Harbour Health, I oversee volunteer operations and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance volunteer participation and support. My expertise in volunteer management has also been recognized by Volunteering Victoria, where I am a registered Professional Leader of Volunteers. Additionally, I have worked with RMIT as a Research Assistant for QTIPOC mental health, furthering my commitment to research and advocacy in LGBTIQ+ wellbeing.

As a queer person of color, I prioritize diversity and intersectionality in my work. I pay my respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on whose lands I live, work, and play. Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Experience

Speaking & Facilitating Experience

Volunteer Coordinator at Thorne Harbour Health
Led numerous volunteer inductions and information sessions, ensuring volunteers were well-prepared and connected to the community.
Facilitated workshops on best practices for volunteer engagement and retention.

Judge – Victorian Pride Awards (GLOBE)
Served as a judge for the Victorian Pride Awards, recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions within the LGBTIQA+ community.

Speaker – Better Together Conference (Adelaide, 2023)
Spoke on intersectionality, migrant experiences, and mental health, addressing challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ migrants and best practices for resilience.

Panelist – Various Public Events
Shared insights on navigating life as a migrant in Australia, discussing both positive experiences and systemic challenges.
Addressed racism and anti-racism, advocating for inclusive policies and cultural competency.
Spoke on mental health within migrant and LGBTIQ+ communities, exploring strategies for self-care and community support.

Alumni – Victorian LGBTIQA+ Leadership Program
Completed a specialized leadership program, further developing skills in advocacy, facilitation, and community-building.

Host – Grit and Grace (Bent TV)
Hosted and facilitated discussions on LGBTIQ+ issues, identity, and intersectionality on Bent TV’s program Grit and Grace.

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