Qtopia’s manifesto – to remember, honour, empower and celebrate those in our communities – seeks to ensure that this history is not forgotten. Its vision – to provide a safe and welcoming meeting space for people in our communities to remember, educate, and celebrate – ensures that our communities will continue to have a space to thrive. Its mission is one of collaboration and sustainability. As a world-leading city for the inclusion of people with diverse genders and sexualities, it is imperative that Sydney has a safe and welcoming space to both honour the history of oppression and liberation of people of diverse sexualities and genders, and to empower future generations to take pride in who they are, and where they have come from. ACON wholeheartedly supports the development of a centre to preserve our histories and celebrate our futures.