The Deaf Queer Festival is brought to life by a passionate team of Deaf and Queer leaders, artists, and advocates who believe in the power of community, creativity, and inclusion. Our festival wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and hard work of every person involved!
Stuart Anderson
Event Coordinator and Logistic Management
He/Him/His
Salomon Gerber
Performance/Entertainment Coordinator
He/They
Sherrie Beaver
Marketing and Communication Management
She/Her
Joanna Agius OAM
Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator
She/Her
Gianluca (Luca) Maio
Volunteer Management
He/Him/His
Gavan Dorrington
Senior Outreach Volunteer
He/Him/His
Danni Wright
Roving Volunteer
She/Her
Each team member brings unique skills, lived experiences, and passion to make this festival a success!
Volunteer Acknowledgments
The heart of our festival is our incredible volunteers – the people who dedicate their time and energy to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all.
✨ Thank You to Our Volunteers! ✨
We are deeply grateful to our amazing volunteers who assist in:
- Event Setup & Support – Ensuring each space is festival-ready.
- Auslan Tours & Accessibility Assistance – Helping make the festival inclusive for all.
- Registration & Ticketing – Welcoming attendees with warm smiles.
- Stage & Performer Support – Making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
- Photography & Social Media – Capturing and sharing festival highlights.
Your hard work and dedication make a huge difference, and we couldn’t do this without you!