[SOURCE 1] [SOURCE 2] [SOURCE 3]
NIF is coming to Australia and I have a feeling this new player in the Australian Jewish scene is going to usher in a breath of fresh air.
From a GLBT perspective this is very exciting, simply by looking at their list of Civil and Human Rights Grantees:
Al-Qaws – for Sexual and Gender Diversity in the Palestinian Society
and
Assiwat (through Kayan)
Provides a safe and anonymous space for gay Palestinian women; pursues recognition for their sexual and gender identity and promotes their rights through personal empowerment, raising awareness and public education.
Further, their Shatil program advocates for issues such as Freedom of Choice in Marriage (video) and to give voice to Orthodox lesbian women in Israel.
NIF Australia are on Facebook. That seems to be the best place to connect with them currently. Also check out We Are NIF.
I sincerely hope they engage with the local GLBT community, both Jewish and wider, and build some strong bridges.