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Investigating homophobic incidents

I attended a recent forum at the University of Western Sydney titled ‘A discussion about homophobic violence in the west’. Speakers ... Read more
Wed March 3rd, 2010 - No Comments
Urgent help needed

On January 25, just after midnight, a man I’ll call Adam was walking through Alma Park when he was confronted ... Read more
Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments
Be careful online

I have only been back at work a couple of weeks and already I am seeing a new trend in ... Read more
Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments
Your police force needs you

Recently I was my partner’s handbag at a conference dinner. The table was discussing the brain’s potential (my partner is ... Read more
Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments
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Calling Triple Zero

It’s only a few weeks until Christmas, a busy time for everyone including police and other emergency services. Most people ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Report, report, report

As manager of the Victoria Police Gay and Lesbian Advisory Unit I seem to be constantly reminding people to report, ... Read more
Wed November 25th, 2009 - No Comments
Road safety rules

Changes to Victoria’s Road Safety Rules came into effect on November 9. The changes aim to reduce serious casualties on ... Read more
Wed November 11th, 2009 - No Comments
Staying safe

Victoria Police has been in partnership with JOY 94.9 and Crime Stoppers for almost a year. As a part of ... Read more
Wed October 28th, 2009 - No Comments
See you at Pride March

Run, Chicken Little, the sky is falling — police are going to participate in Pride March again. That was the ... Read more
Tue October 13th, 2009 - No Comments
Community Safety Month 2009

In 1996 the Victorian Safe Communities Network initiated Community Safety Month (CSM). The original aim of CSM was for local communities, ... Read more
Wed September 30th, 2009 - No Comments
Support is out there

Last Friday I went to Sydney for the second Same-Sex Domestic Violence (SSDV) Conference convened by an interagency group of ... Read more
Wed September 16th, 2009 - No Comments
What’s going on?

Recently I was contacted by a gay man (Man One) who was concerned by an incident in a park. Man ... Read more
Wed August 19th, 2009 - No Comments
Community encounters

Last fortnight I wrote about the Victoria Police Academy's new training initiative. An extra two weeks has been introduced into ... Read more
Wed August 12th, 2009 - No Comments
Country challenges

Policing small country towns can be both challenging and rewarding. Country police can really have an impact on the fabric ... Read more
Sun August 2nd, 2009 - No Comments
Help us help you

One of the most common questions I get asked (after, -˜are you gay?'), is what sort of training do police ... Read more
Wed July 29th, 2009 - No Comments
The importance of belonging

Lately I've been wondering whether growing up as a same-sex attracted young person in the -˜80s is any different to ... Read more
Tue July 14th, 2009 - 1 Comment
GLLO at ALSO forum

I recently attended the ALSO Rural Forum in Ballarat. The forum was a timely opportunity for people like me, who ... Read more
Wed July 1st, 2009 - 2 Comments
Why we need to know

In December last year Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria released a report titled Coming Forward: The Underreporting of Heterosexist Violence ... Read more
Thu June 18th, 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.orgPFLAG
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.auVAC
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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Kylie’s scent for men

Kylie Minogue has finally released her highly anticipated male fragrance, Inverse. A fresh Oriental fragrance that captures the complexity of modern men, the bottle features two sides: a minimalist black and white, and a ... Read more
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