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  • Welcome to Gay High Welcome to Gay High

    I never went to Gay High School, a mythical place where boys and girls who like boys and girls, in ... Read more

    Wed February 24th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Even pigeons go to heaven Even pigeons go to heaven

    By John Meyer The mini men and I were stuck in Redfern during the recent heatwave while we waited for the ... Read more

    Wed February 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • The first day The first day

    By John Meyer Beau bounded through the bedroom door and vaulted himself up over my torso and landed head first onto ... Read more

    Wed February 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Another bi-fold in another hall Another bi-fold in another hall

    Another era is to set to close. Dawn and I have decided to sell our family home. When she asked ... Read more

    Sat January 30th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Dasher, Prancer and Kitty Dasher, Prancer and Kitty

    Midway through a cuddle Beau blurted out, “Dad, remember your stick tree last year?” Before my audible gasp hit their ears, ... Read more

    Tue December 15th, 2009 - No Comments

  • You’re only as old as the man you feel You’re only as old as the man you feel

    Quick, grab someone young. There is a ridiculous phenomenon occurring in the city. Men are lying about their age… still! These ... Read more

    Tue December 1st, 2009 - No Comments

  • The berbs on the bus The berbs on the bus

    It was a festival of boobs a few weekends ago. The mini men find it ridiculously funny every time they ... Read more

    Wed November 25th, 2009 - No Comments

  • The berbs on the bus The berbs on the bus

    It was a festival of boobs a few weekends ago. The mini men find it ridiculously funny every time they ... Read more

    Wed November 25th, 2009 - No Comments

  • The berbs on the bus The berbs on the bus

    It was a festival of boobs a few weekends ago. The mini men find it ridiculously funny every time they ... Read more

    Wed November 18th, 2009 - No Comments

  • The greatest hits The greatest hits

    I want you to remember the first kiss you ever had. I was rummaging through my little black bag where all ... Read more

    Wed November 18th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Who’s the boss? Who’s the boss?

    The other night I attended a Gay Dads information night. We have information nights regularly, but I usually find an ... Read more

    Fri November 6th, 2009 - No Comments

  • A Sydney boy in Melbourne A Sydney boy in Melbourne

    By John Meyer Standing on Peel St, Collingwood, I flag down a cab and jump in. My new steel-grey waistcoat is ... Read more

    Fri October 30th, 2009 - No Comments

  • It’s a GDFC It’s a GDFC

    Global Financial Crisis, you say. For me it’s been a Gay Dad Financial Crisis for a few years now. Recession, ... Read more

    Wed October 28th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Fraulein Maria? I mean, Mother… Fraulein Maria? I mean, Mother…

    My mother is a combination of Julie Andrews, Debbie Reynolds and Sally Field. She’s a woman with her own ... Read more

    Wed October 21st, 2009 - No Comments

  • Fraulein Maria? I mean, Mother… Fraulein Maria? I mean, Mother…

    My mother is a combination of Julie Andrews, Debbie Reynolds and Sally Field.  She’s a woman with her own story, ... Read more

    Wed October 21st, 2009 - No Comments

  • The cloud artist The cloud artist

    I have so many joyous pieces of mini men art hanging in my apartment. From wild squiggly watercolours to cut-out ... Read more

    Wed October 14th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Mrs Meyer on the strip Mrs Meyer on the strip

    There’s been a quiet background character in most of my stories this year. The very core of my little family ... Read more

    Wed October 7th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Mrs Meyer on the strip Mrs Meyer on the strip

    There’s been a quiet background character in most of my stories this year. The very core of my little family ... Read more

    Wed October 7th, 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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