The dramatic resignation of internationally recognised Christian speaker and author Sam Allberry, after disclosures of an “inappropriate relationship with another man,” is sending shockwaves through evangelical circles and reigniting scrutiny of the “gay but celibate” movement promoted in many churches. Anthony Venn-Brown OAM, Founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International (ABBI), says the [...]
MEDIA RELEASE 27.08.25 James Dobson’s Death Reopens Wounds — and Sparks Truth-Telling About His Anti-LGBTQ Legacy The death of James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and longtime adviser to U.S. presidents, has reignited debate about his legacy of harm. For millions, Dobson was celebrated as a family “expert” and Christian leader. For LGBTQ [...]
MEDIA RELEASE 4 April 2025: Anti-Discrimination NSW launches program to end conversion "therapy" Yesterday, at New South Wales Parliament House, Anti-Discrimination NSW launched their program to back the legislation passed last year to ban so-called conversion “therapy”. At the launch were survivors of LGBTQ conversion practices, government officials and LGBTQ advocates. The launch was opened [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 13 June 2023 "Walking Between Worlds" Seminar Empowers LGBTQ Community Workers and Professionals on the Gold Coast Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International (ABBI) is thrilled to announce its upcoming seminar titled "Walking Between Worlds," aimed at empowering LGBTQ community workers and professionals. The event will be held on 1 July 2023 at [...]
MEDIA RELEASE | 21st December 2020 Australian Conversion “Therapy” Organisation Closes A just released paper “‘Beyond Egypt’ Closes - lessons from the rise and demise of an LGBTQ conversion organisation” reveals the duplicity of conversion “therapy” leaders, some of their bizarre beliefs and messages, and lifts the veil on what has been the most secretive [...]
MEDIA RELEASE | 8th June 2020 The founder of ABBI receives OAM for service to the LGBTIQ community Today (MON 8 JUN 2020), Anthony Venn-Brown, Founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International (ABBI), has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Mr [...]
MEDIA RELEASE | 11th May 2018 Australian Christian Counsellors Say No to Conversion Therapy With all the recent media attention about gay conversion therapy (GCT), one voice has remained silent; the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA). A report released today reveals that two years ago, the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia, revised their [...]
MEDIA RELEASE | 17th October 2016 Pentecostal Church takes a stand for LGBTI people A Pentecostal Church in Adelaide has announced they are breaking ties with their denomination in order to stand in solidarity with their LGBTI members, leaders and community. Activate Church, a member church of the over 1,1000 strong Australian Christian Churches [...]
MEDIA RELEASE | 9th August 2016 Australian anti-gay group, Salt Shakers, to close The Salt Shakers, a right-wing Christian organisation, has announced in a private letter to their supporters they will cease operations in Australia. The organisation, like the Australian Christian Lobby, has been relentless in its opposition to anything LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, [...]