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  • AIDS Awareness Week AIDS Awareness Week

    AIDS Awareness Week is a huge part of our yearly health promotion calendar here at CAN. We join with other ... Read more

    Wed November 18th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Bridging the gap Bridging the gap

    Life in the country is great. Wide open spaces, fresh air and room to move. We rarely get caught in ... Read more

    Wed October 7th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Make a new decision Make a new decision

    We make thousands of decisions each day. These can be minor decisions, like what socks to wear or whether to ... Read more

    Thu September 17th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Seeing is believing Seeing is believing

    Clothes are part of every day life. They are used for protection against the elements, for self expression and without ... Read more

    Thu September 10th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Around The World -“ The Sequel Around The World -“ The Sequel

    We'd like to thank you once again for flying United Etiquette Airlines after last week's column. Please put your tray ... Read more

    Tue July 21st, 2009 - No Comments

  • I’ve been around the world I’ve been around the world

    Did you know you can go skiing in Hawaii? Or that Liechtenstein, Singapore and Norway have no official statutory minimum ... Read more

    Tue July 7th, 2009 - No Comments

  • The Mirror Technique The Mirror Technique

    Am I meant to wait three or four days to call after a date? Is it too much to text ... Read more

    Tue June 23rd, 2009 - No Comments

  • Photo Fantastic Photo Fantastic

    The night is going smashingly. You're out with your bestest buds and you all look fabulous, giggling and shrieking in ... Read more

    Tue June 16th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Use Your Table Manners II (Tools of the Trade) Use Your Table Manners II (Tools of the Trade)

    Wow! Look at you. Eating like a true lady or gentleman after reading last week's column! As promised, here are ... Read more

    Tue June 9th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Use your table manners Use your table manners

    One of the great things abut Australia is its multiculturalism. We are one big mixed soup of people who originated ... Read more

    Mon June 1st, 2009 - No Comments

  • What’s that smell? What’s that smell?

    When it comes to our sense of smell humans didn't get the best deal. Dogs are reported to have a ... Read more

    Wed May 13th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Keep your opinions to yourself Keep your opinions to yourself

    Humans are opinionated beings. If I asked you which is better -” blonde or brunette, boxers or briefs, wax it ... Read more

    Wed May 6th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Pick up like a model Pick up like a model

    The other day I sat in a venue with a friend who confessed he hated how he never really got ... Read more

    Thu April 30th, 2009 - No Comments

  • What are you talking about? What are you talking about?

    You're funny, quick witted and always have an entertaining story on hand when you are with your friends or standing ... Read more

    Tue March 10th, 2009 - No Comments

  • A close shave for the guys A close shave for the guys

    At the risk of starting a battle of the sexes, shaving is one hassle that men have to tolerate -” ... Read more

    Wed February 11th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Who are you talking to? Who are you talking to?

    Modern day technology. The internet, mobiles, iPods. Bringing people closer together-¦ or is it? Have you considered that although it is ... Read more

    Wed February 4th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Not Being Silly in the Silly Season Not Being Silly in the Silly Season

    'Tis the season to be jolly, giving and all that fa la la la la. I am sure I ... Read more

    Wed December 17th, 2008 - 1 Comment

  • What on Earth are you doing to your face? What on Earth are you doing to your face?

    When you were growing up did your mum or grandma ever watch you as you carefully followed your 18 step ... Read more

    Thu December 11th, 2008 - 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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