Premium Content:

Meaghan Holden appointed inaugural CEO of Living Proud

Living Proud has announced the appointment of Meaghan Holden (she/they) as their inaugural Chief Executive Officer.

Living Proud is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote the wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer and other sexuality, sex and gender diverse people in Western Australia. They are the WA partner in phone service Q-Life, as well as running health and wellbeing initiatives.

- Advertisement -

Living Proud Chair Barry Cosker said it was a momentous occasion for the community organisation.

“To appoint our first CEO in 50 years is a momentous occasion for the organisation and testament to the incredible hard work and passion shown by volunteers and staff across the decades, from our brave founders through to the present day”.

Holden joins Living Proud from Switchboard in Victoria where they were Director of Services, a role where they were instrumental in leading and developing a range of community support programs and services, including the national QLife service which Living Proud also partners.

Holden has been a member of the organisation’s board since 2022, and has served as their Vice-Chair. She holds a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology.

Prior to Switchboard, Holden held senior leadership roles in mental health, child and family welfare, and LGBTIQA+ community non-profits. Experience which Cosker says brings a deep understanding of the challenges facing the LGBTIQA+ community.

“I am incredibly honoured to be joining Living Proud as their inaugural CEO and helping to make a difference to the LGBTIQA+ community here in WA. It’s an amazing organisation which has played a crucial role in supporting and advocating for the community since the 1970’s, and I am excited to lead it into the future”, Holden said.

“Along with the core funding recently announced by the Cook Government, the appointment of Meaghan as CEO really sets the foundation for Living Proud to continue thriving as we proudly head into our next 50 years”, added Cosker.

Find out more about Living Proud at their website.

Latest

Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment gets underway

The $55 million dollar project is set to transform the space.

Facebook updates policies to allow LGBTIQA+ people to be labeled “mentally ill”

Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Threads and Instagram, rolled out major changes to its hateful conduct policy this week .

Loton Park welcomes tennis player from around the globe

The GLTA 2025 Perth Lawn Tennis Championships took place at Loton Park Tennis Club.

Anti-gay crusader Anita Bryant dead at 84

The anti-gay campaigner famously had a pie thrown in her face in 1977.

Newsletter

Don't miss

Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment gets underway

The $55 million dollar project is set to transform the space.

Facebook updates policies to allow LGBTIQA+ people to be labeled “mentally ill”

Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Threads and Instagram, rolled out major changes to its hateful conduct policy this week .

Loton Park welcomes tennis player from around the globe

The GLTA 2025 Perth Lawn Tennis Championships took place at Loton Park Tennis Club.

Anti-gay crusader Anita Bryant dead at 84

The anti-gay campaigner famously had a pie thrown in her face in 1977.

On This Gay Day | David Bowie died on this day in 2016

The world was shocked when Bowie's death was announced just days after the release of his final album.
Old Lira. Delicious roman sourdough pizza since 2013.

Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment gets underway

The $55 million dollar project is set to transform the space.

Facebook updates policies to allow LGBTIQA+ people to be labeled “mentally ill”

Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Threads and Instagram, rolled out major changes to its hateful conduct policy this week .

Loton Park welcomes tennis player from around the globe

The GLTA 2025 Perth Lawn Tennis Championships took place at Loton Park Tennis Club.