ClimbingQTs is only possible due to the extraordinary commitment of our volunteers across so-called Australia. ClimbingQTs is governed by an elected board of committee members from around the country who work with project leads, event volunteers we refer to as Champions, climbing gym staff, and climbing instructors and guides. Together, we work hard to deliver on our vision of fun, welcoming and genuinely inclusive spaces within the climbing community.
President
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Nick is a proud trade unionist and political campaigner currently working in the industrial advocacy space. His passion for building strong, vibrant communities drew him into the queer climbing world. Nick is always on the lookout for progressive activists from all walks of life, identifying natural leaders and giving them the tools and resources to be able to grow their own inclusive communities and thrive!
Contact: president@climbingqts.com
Secretary
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Find Meredith at your local Eora QTs meetup, chatting about outdoor climbing, ocean swimming, the latest in sapphic cinema and her passion for queer community. She'll remind you to double-check your safety and take a second at the top to savour the views.
Contact: secretary@climbingqts.com
Treasurer
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Eden (she/they) enjoys good times on the wall, bringing a bouncy style and plenty of cheers. You'll also catch her chilling on outdoor trails and getting creative with their art practice.
Contact: treasurer@climbingqts.com
Online community lead
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Billie is a super social agender climber who got involved with ClimbingQTs in 2022. Originally from Ngunnawal country and currently residing in Naarm, Billie has a Bachelor Degree in Animation and loves creating art, animation and music in its own time.
Social media
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Daniel is a massive adrenaline junkie, so you'd definitely find him doing crazy stuff on the walls. Climbing on Gadigal land (NSW), Daniel strives to encourage the queer youth of Australia to enjoy the enrichment of rock climbing and embrace their queer identity.
Contact: social@climbingqts.com
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Sam is a queer AuDHDer who discovered bouldering through friends and ClimbingQTs while seeking community. They quickly fell in love with both and how they made them feel safe, supported and *joyful* in themselves and their queer identity. Based in Naarm (Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country), they are a marketer volunteering their skills to share the amazing work ClimbingQTs do and to help more QTs find the community that changed their life for the better.
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Hollis loves fostering queer community in Kaurna Land, exploring the surround bush land and falling off the rocks that can be found within.
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Zen spends more time socialising than climbing during a session, brushing holds for other climbers and offering baked goods as encouragement. He champions intersectional activism with the goal to make spaces safe and inclusive for LGBTQ+ persons and POCs. With his background in coaching, you'll often find him in the training area of the gym, trying to avoid slab climbing because he "brought the wrong shoes".
Check out ClimbingQTs UK Chapter