
Friendship, fitness and freedom: why LGBTQ+ Australians are turning to sports clubs to find ‘queer joy’ | Fitness
Gay bars have traditionally been the most visible queer-inclusive spaces in Australia for LGBTQ+ people to gather. But with dim lighting, loud music and a focus on alcohol, they aren’t always conducive to genuine connection – or welcoming to all. And with dating apps blamed for the closure of gay bars and a trend towards…