When members of the Iranian Women’s National Football Team risked their safety by remaining silent during their anthem, our community stepped up. Read the inspiring story of how the Lion and Sun Australia Network’s advocacy grew from waving flags on the Gold Coast to standing beside two players as they became Australian citizens.

In June 2026, the Lion and Sun Australia Network organised a powerful car rally from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. Driven by the call for a free, democratic Iran, this convoy honoured the heroes of the January 2026 uprisings, sending a clear message: the Iranian-Australian diaspora will not stop advocating until Iran is free