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  • Registry to appeal VCAT ruling Registry to appeal VCAT ruling

    The Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages will appeal a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) decision to allow ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Marriage fight continues Marriage fight continues

    It’s back to the streets again this weekend for same-sex marriage advocates, with a rally on Saturday at the State ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Homophobia given red card Homophobia given red card

    The Victorian Government has announced a zero-tolerance approach to sexuality discrimination as part of a strict new code of conduct ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Hockey players wanted Hockey players wanted

    Another year has rolled around for Parkville Women’s Hockey Club and they’re looking for players to join in the winter ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Research needed into lesbian breast cancer Research needed into lesbian breast cancer

    More Australian research into rates of breast cancer in lesbians is required, a new research paper has found. The paper, released ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Interstate couple get registered in Victoria Interstate couple get registered in Victoria

    An interstate same-sex couple have been able to register their relationship in Victoria because they “intend” to live in the ... Read more

    Thu March 4th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Weapons warning for weekend Weapons warning for weekend

    Victoria Police have warned the gay community a planned operation to seize weapons will take place in the city this ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • HIV carers get connected HIV carers get connected

    Caring with someone with HIV can be difficult, especially when you’re starting from scratch. People Living With HIV/AIDS Victoria and the ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Youth films tells it straight Youth films tells it straight

    Same-sex attracted young Victorians will tell their stories about growing up queer in a documentary released this month. Family Planning Victoria’s ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Bush bocce Bush bocce

    If you’re looking for something a little different to do during ChillOut, try your hand at a game of bocce. Presented ... Read more

    Tue March 2nd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Marriage Bill defeated Marriage Bill defeated

    Openly gay Labor senator Penny Wong was one of 26 senators to miss yesterday’s vote on same-sex marriage in Canberra. With ... Read more

    Fri February 26th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Homophobic attack in Caufield Homophobic attack in Caufield

    While many celebrated a loved-up Valentine’s Day, two Caulfield North men had a very different experience, lucky to escape relatively ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Marriage fight continues Marriage fight continues

    Equal Love is back again, this time marching for marriage equality on March 13 to rev up their ‘year of ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Volunteers needed to talk sex Volunteers needed to talk sex

    It’s not exactly easy to strike up a conversation about safe sex in a gay sauna, but a dedicated band ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Help for Gippsland youth Help for Gippsland youth

    Family Planning Victoria will use a three-stage program to tackle GLBTIQ isolation in rural Victoria under the 2010 Sexual Health ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Gay Games running ahead Gay Games running ahead

    The Winter Olympics is not the only world sporting event this year — just as Vancouver extinguishes its flame, the ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Lobby changes guard Lobby changes guard

    The Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (VGLRL) is set for a shake-up with current co-convenor Hayley Conway announcing last ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Sydney syphilis warning Sydney syphilis warning

    Victorians are being warned to be on their guard if attending Sydney Mardi Gras this month as the city battles ... Read more

    Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • SWITCHBOARD

    The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard provides free and confidential telephone counselling, information and support. Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6pm – 10pm, Wednesday 2pm, Friday – Sunday 6pm – 9pm. Call (03) 9663 2939 or Freecall 1800 184 527 (country VIC only).

  • POLICE

    The Victoria Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers can help with GLBTI crime. Contact Sergeant Scott Davis on 9247 6944 or email melbourne.gllo@police.vic.gov.au

  • FREEDOM 2 B

    Freedom2b is a monthly community support group offering support information and dialogue around issues of faith and sexual orientation. Connected with Anthony Venn Brown's group in Sydney, Freedom2b networks with GLBTI people of Christian and Pentecostal backgrounds. Call 0410 561 431 for details.
    www.freedom2b.org

  • PFLAG

    P-Flag is a support group for the family and friends of lesbians and gays. Parents, siblings, friends and loved ones come together to confidentially offer support: the motto is 'Keeping families together'. P-Flag meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Toorak Bowls Club.
    www.pflagvictoria.org.au

  • VAC

    The Victorian AIDS Council has three locations in inner Melbourne, offering support and advice to people living with HIV/AIDS or seeking safe sex information. Visitors can be tested for STDs, receive counselling and buy discounted vitamins and dietary supplements.
    www.vicaids.asn.au

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