Ross Gibb

As we step into 2026, Pride Business Network is entering one of its most exciting chapters yet.Last year showed us just how powerful a connected rainbow business community can be — and this year, we’re building on that momentum with a refreshed brand, a brand-new website, and a stronger focus on creating meaningful spaces for connection. This is more than an update.It ’s a relaunch of who we are and what we stand for. 💛 A Fresh Look for a Stronger Future Our new brand reflects everything...

A diverse group of colleagues standing together in a modern office, symbolising the strength of rainbow business communities. Caveat:In this article, the term “rainbow” is used as an inclusive shorthand to represent the entire LGBTIQIA+ community, and its diversity in self-identification. For many rainbow professionals and LGBTIQIA+ business owners , building a successful business can feel tougher when you don’t always see yourself represented in mainstream spaces. That’s why LGBTIQIA+...

(Names changed for privacy — story shared with permission) When we spoke with “Alex” , a Brisbane professional in his early thirties, he told us a story that’s far more common in Australian workplaces than most leaders realise. When Alex first joined the company, he was 29 — sharp, thoughtful, and quietly ambitious.He’d moved from New Zealand to Brisbane in 2018 , looking for a fresh start and the chance to grow his career in a bigger tech market. The new role — a mid-sized software...