WHAT ARE THE DOROTHIES?
The Dorothies are Tasmania’s premier award for LGBTIQ+ inclusivity.
The awards were named after the Rev Dorothy McRae-McMahon who grew up on Tasmania's west coast and went on to become a leading figure in the Uniting Church and one of Australia's most respected lesbians. The name also echoes the old term "Friend of Dorothy", used by gay people to refer to each other and taken from the Wizard of Oz.
Each year a theme or sector is nominated to be the focus of the awards.
The awards showcase best practice and inspire organisations and service deliverers to excel in providing a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTIQ+ Tasmanians.
The 2022 Dorothies theme is
“Inclusive practices in Sport”
Guidelines and nomination form coming soon.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
| YEAR | THEME | WINNER/S |
| 2021 | Inclusive practices in Educational institutions | Tertiary: University of Tasmania Ally Network College: Hellyer College High School: Burnie High School and Kingston High School Primary: Taroona High School Encouragement Awards: UTAS Pride Society and Huonville High School PHE team |
| 2019 | Inclusive practice in emergency services | Tasmania Police |
| 2018 | Inclusive practice in faith-based organisations | Baptcare Tasmania |
| 2017 | Inclusive practice in mental health services | WellWays Tasmania |
| 2016 | Inclusive practice in Aged Care providers | Uniting AgeWell, Glenview Community Services |
| 2015 | Inclusive practice in medical services and practices | Sexual Health Services, Dr Geoffrey Bradshaw |
| 2014 | Inclusive practice in school communities | Ulverstone Hight School, Gagebrook Primary School, Rose Bay High School and Don College |
| 2013 | Inclusive practice in the workplace | Women’s Health Centre (small); Glenview Community Services (large) |
| 2021 Inclusive practices in Educational institutions Tertiary: University of Tasmania Ally Network College: Hellyer College High School: Burnie High School and Kingston High School Primary: Taroona High School Encouragement Awards: UTAS Pride Society and Huonville High School PHE team |
| 2019 Inclusive practice in emergency services Tasmania Police |
| 2018 Inclusive practice in faith-based organisations Baptcare Tasmania |
| 2017 Inclusive practice in mental health services WellWays Tasmania |
| 2016 Inclusive practice in Aged Care providers Uniting AgeWell Glenview Community Services |
| 2015 Inclusive practice in medical services and practices Sexual Health Services Dr Geoffrey Bradshaw |
| 2014 Inclusive practice in school communities Ulverstone Hight School, Gagebrook Primary School, Rose Bay High School and Don College |
| 2013 Inclusive practice in the workplace Women’s Health Centre (small); Glenview Community Services (large) |
