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  • Towards women’s equality Towards women’s equality

    March 8 marks International Women’s Day, as declared by the United Nations. In some countries, it’s marked by a public ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Still work to be done Still work to be done

    The Marriage Equality Bill was debated in the Senate on Thursday February 25. This was a historic debate, as it ... Read more

    Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Leading by example Leading by example

    Much has been written this week about Eddie McGuire and Mick Molloy and their homophobic comments about champion American figure ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • A fond farewell A fond farewell

    After two years, I’ve decided to resign as co-convenor of the VGLRL. Victoria boasts one of Australia’s most vibrant LGBTIQ communities ... Read more

    Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • So much community, so little time So much community, so little time

    Over the course of Midsumma to its culmination at Pride I was struck (as many of you seemed to be) ... Read more

    Wed February 10th, 2010 - No Comments

  • It’s all about the result, right? It’s all about the result, right?

    What do we want? Marriage! When do we want it? Now! The war cry of the same-sex marriage movement is ... Read more

    Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Time to tell us Time to tell us

    It’s generally agreed that things are getting better for same-sex attracted youth. For a start, we have improved representation on ... Read more

    Wed January 27th, 2010 - No Comments

  • A quiet Midsumma A quiet Midsumma

    While many of you are in the midst of Midsumma season, the Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby has taken ... Read more

    Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Ministry of queer Ministry of queer

    No, that’s not the name of a new dance album or an inner city fashion store; rather it’s a possible ... Read more

    Wed December 16th, 2009 - No Comments

  • The next steps? The next steps?

    Last week, the Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby held a roundtable with members of the Sydney Road Traders Association, ... Read more

    Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Police, policy and language Police, policy and language

    Language Language has been changed in the Regional Statement. This is bad news. It’s about the perennial struggle to get lesbian issues ... Read more

    Wed December 2nd, 2009 - No Comments

  • Marriage and equality Marriage and equality

    “There is no damage to marriage or to the family in allowing two people of the same sex to get ... Read more

    Wed November 25th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Accepting change Accepting change

    An article by Padraic Murphy, ‘Birth mothers and lesbian partners to be listed as parents on Victorian birth certificates’, appeared ... Read more

    Wed November 11th, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • Are lesbians a valid group? Are lesbians a valid group?

    An indigenous friend told me it was no wonder indigenous people die younger than Anglos because they use up their ... Read more

    Wed October 28th, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • Violence and young GLBTI people Violence and young GLBTI people

    The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth is inquiring into the impact of violence on ... Read more

    Wed October 21st, 2009 - No Comments

  • The more things change The more things change

    By Sally Goldner Hop into the time machine and go back to jolly olde England in the 15th century. There was ... Read more

    Wed October 14th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Equal Opportunity law Equal Opportunity law

    A parliamentary committee recently reviewed the exceptions and exemptions of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (1995), with many organisations submitting ... Read more

    Wed October 7th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Community bi-ways Community bi-ways

    Wednesday, September 23 was Celebrate Bisexuality Day. I’m hoping some celebrations were held involving bi and bi-friendly people. But sadly, ... Read more

    Wed September 23rd, 2009 - 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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