Whats is Q-PAH?
Wondering what we're all about? Here's where you start?
Queensland Pups & Handlers Inc was established in 2015 with the goal of creating a safe space and a series of events for people in Queensland to engage in pup and handler play.
The club has since grown to 100+ members and was officially incorporated in 2018. Today, our aims are to:
- Ensure all genders and sexualities feel welcome and comfortable at all of our events
- Provide a safe space for anyone in Queensland to engage in pup and handler play
- Create and host events where people in Queensland can engage in pup and handler play
- Provide education and resources for pups and handlers in Queensland
Club Insignia and Symbology
The Q-PAH Logo (2015 - )
The Q-PAH Logo was adopted upon establishment of the club in 2015.
It was designed by Lief (Queensland Pup 2018, Australian Pup 2018). It features the abbreviation Q-PAH in the state's signature maroon colour with a paw print inlaid in the letter Q.
The name is set over an outline of the state of Queensland, which is decorated in the signature navy, black and white stripes of the Leather Pride and Puppy Pride flags, as well as the red bone from the Puppy Pride flag.
A text wreath around the outside of the logo features the name of the club in full and the establishment date of 2015.
The QPHC Logo (2024 - )
The NEW QPHC logo was adopted in April 2025! As as significant change to the previous design!
As the original designed of the logo, it was fitting the committee approached Lief (Queensland Pup 2018, Australian Pup 2018, Pride of the Hide 2025).
As a signal of growth and development in the PAH the logo was updated to incorporate the Puppy Pride Flag elements, while still showing the fun and playfulness that exists within pup play.
The logo features a circle with a bone to create a 'Q' for Queensland, with the competition name wrapped in text around the circle. The design allows for incorporation of the year of the competition placed inside the bone.
The Q-PAH Flag (2024 - )
The Q-PAH Flag design was updated in 2024 by the management committee. The design change was decided upon to really embed the development within the Queensland Pup and Handler Community.
The design change saw the stripes to be rotated to be in line with the puppy pride flag. While this change was subtle, it was meaningful in the sense that it signified Q-PAH's growth, and independence as an established club in the Queensland Kink Scene.
This flag was proudly flown at the 2024 Brisbane Pride March and 2025 Mardi Gras Parade!
Our Archived Designs
The original QPHC Logo (2018 - 2024)
The QPHC Logo was adopted for the first Queensland Pup & Handler Competition in 2018.
It was designed by Lief (Queensland Pup 2018, Australian Pup 2018). It features the abbreviation QPHC in the state's signature maroon colour set over a bone, leash and an outline of the state of Queensland, also in maroon.
A text wreath around the outside of the logo features the name of the competition.
The original Q-PAH Flag (2015 - 2023)
The Q-PAH Flag was adopted upon establishment of the club in 2015.
It was designed by Lief (Queensland Pup 2018, Australian Pup 2018). It features the Q-PAH logo in a white circle at its centre, set over the horizontal navy, black and white stripes of the Leather Pride Flag.
The flag symbolises the growth of the Pup and Handler community in Queensland out of the leather culture that came before it, as the first Pup and Handler competition in Queensland was run by our brother club BootCo, the longest-running leather club in the southern hemisphere.
