About

Q Co-Lab is a newly established organisation focused on reinventing how LGBTQIA+ young Australians find health resources using new formats and channels such as AI and social media.

Our goal is to provide crisis support, resources and referrals to LGBTQIA+ young Australians using an innovative chatbot that eliminates wait times and ensures confidentiality.

Our Mission

Technology for social justice in the LGBTQIA+ community

We have a vision of technology being used to its full potential to improve the lives of Australian queer people and to deliver a more significant impact for the organisations that support them.

Our mission is to strengthen the LGBTQIA+ community using technology to create positive social change.

Our Values

Collaboration – When we work together and with – not for, our work is more meaningful.
Compassion – Trauma-informed practice, learning, empathy and hospitality are required to create impact. People first, tech second.
Elevation – Elevating the voice and contribution of lived experience to change how expertise is perceived.
Ambiguity – Finding comfort in ambiguity is how we make real change.
Innovation – We create opportunities for Australia’s LGBTQIA+ community to thrive through passion, creativity and iteration.

Board

Our board of directors will be in charge of administering Q Labs:

Dani Sutherland – Secretary, public officer, director, treasurer
Ella Sutherland – Director
Andy Sutherland – Director
Nel Staite – Director
Max Lay – Director

We hope to soon engage more people to act as directors and support the project. Get in touch on [email protected] if you’d like to join as a member or director.