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  • Revive in the Northern Territory Revive in the Northern Territory

    When the music stops and the lights come on, hang up your heels and escape to the Northern Territory for ... Read more

    Mon December 21st, 2009 - 1 Comment

  • Tasmania top gay travel spot Tasmania top gay travel spot

    Last year Tasmania’s Bay of Fires was named the world’s hottest travel destination by Lonely Planet. Now the Apple Isle has ... Read more

    Fri November 20th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Spring Migration hits snowfields Spring Migration hits snowfields

    Spring Migration will be more like snow migration this year. Taking in a whirlwind tour of the state's stunning north-east alpine ... Read more

    Wed May 27th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Road to recovery Road to recovery

    Every great party needs a great recovery session. And when you're talking about Mardi Gras, the biggest, most debaucherous party ... Read more

    Wed March 4th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Out of the closet Out of the closet

    Since 1895, the Hepburn Bathhouse has been the centrepiece of the Hepburn Springs spa region, with a range of indoor ... Read more

    Wed December 17th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Having fun this summer in Echuca Having fun this summer in Echuca

    The Echuca-Moama region has a calendar full of festivals and events in the coming months, so now's the time to ... Read more

    Wed December 17th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Have a picnic at Hanging Rock Have a picnic at Hanging Rock

    The drive from Melbourne to Daylesford is a pleasant 70-minute trip. If you're looking to break the journey up, or you ... Read more

    Wed November 26th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Where good health flows Where good health flows

    The Daylesford and Hepburn Springs region contains 80 percent of Australia's natural mineral springs, and it's also the only place ... Read more

    Wed November 26th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Make it a midweek treat Make it a midweek treat

    Daylesford is an immensely popular weekender for inner-city Melburnians, particularly gay and lesbian people. Some even move there permanently. But with ... Read more

    Wed November 26th, 2008 - No Comments

  • A chilled out weekend A chilled out weekend

    For more than a decade, the ChillOut festival has, for one blissful weekend each year, made the gay countryside mecca ... Read more

    Wed November 26th, 2008 - No Comments

  • Funding win for ChillOut Funding win for ChillOut

    ChillOut Festival is the latest queer event to be given a government financial handshake, with organisers announcing a $45,000 state ... Read more

    Wed November 19th, 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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