Swift As a Shadow…
After a decade of involvement with Gay and Lesbian Equality (WA), Rod Swift is saddling up and riding off into the sunset. Speaking exclusively to Out In Perth, Mr Swift talks about his history in GLBTI activism, why volunteering is important and a rewarding experience, and the importance of GLBTI lobbying even after achieving significant law reforms in WA and Australia. (more…)
Time For Us
First of all our HUGE CONGRATULATIONS go to the winners of the GLAMMYS who were announced at the Pride MASKerade Ball. They were all worthy winners.
An even HUGER THANK YOU to the sponsors who make them all possible.
Through the year keep a note of people, organisations and places you think have delivered for the GLBTIQ community and nominate them for an award next year.
Now Pride is at the ‘business end’ of its year with our major events fast approaching. So firstly a reminder of the dates you need to keep free: (more…)
Living well with HIV – Happy Pride and coming out as having HIV
Pride can sometimes be a catalyst to assist people in coming out. I think one of the powerful messages from Pride is the notion of having the freedom to be yourself.
That all of our self is acceptable, even if some people have yet to catch up with the idea of ‘live and let live’.
For some people communicating their HIV positive status can feel like coming out a second time. (more…)
Are YOU who we’re looking for??
Feeling a bit lost lately? Think your life could do with some value-adding?
Perhaps it’s time to take Ghandi’s advice, ‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others’, and consider volunteering….
The Western Australian AIDS Council (WAAC) is looking for committed reliable people to join us as volunteers!
WAAC volunteers come from a wide range of communities, ages, and join volunteering for a variety of reasons. While some come to give back to the community, others are interested in developing their skills or being part of a project team to create change. (more…)
‘Gay Asian Community’, do we have one??
The Perth gay Asian community is rarely seen out there. It begs the question whether it actually exists, or even needs to exist when it comes to a presence, and any education and resources that might be needed.
Recently I had an interesting conversation with a friend about the difficulties he’d encountered in meeting an Asian ‘Mr Right’ within the Perth gay community. Things like: ‘It’s too hard to communicate with them; they don’t even understand what I am saying half the time; it’s just too much work; they are way too passive and fit those stereotypes that many of us have about Asian men; they are all too skinny’. (more…)
Another Smashing Season Ahead: Advantage Early Birds!
Loton Park, Perth’s gay and lesbian tennis club, had a sizzling season last year and is set to bring it again this year.
To kick-start the season Loton Park is announcing Early Bird specials for anyone who joins on or before Open Day, 16 October 2010.
Last year the club buzzed every Saturday at Social Play, mouth-watering afternoon teas were served up and lively social events hosted including Community Sundowners, a merry Christmas Party, Australia Day BBQ and the gayest Trophy Presentation Dinner on record. (more…)
Times They Are A-Changing
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It’s Saturday August 14. Bob Dylan’s ‘Times They Are A Changing’ chimes peacefully throughout Perth’s city centre as people slowly wander into the Forest Place piazza. Flags striped in six searing bright colours are planted around the square and the winter sun is blazing. Dylan’s lyrics of progress ring true for this day as men proudly hold their male partners in their arms and women openly kiss their female partners in the Perth CBD, in broad daylight. (more…)
Federal Election Special
On August 21, the people of Australia will fulfil their democratic duty by scribbling a few marks on a ballot paper. So in light of the looming federal election, OUTinPerth has prepared a series of scorecards on the political parties who have candidates standing in Western Australia. We also asked some politically minded LGBT community members for their opinions on the standing parties: (more…)
When Did You Last Treat Yourself?
It’s probably been a while so why not come along to an evening of glitz and glamour where you can enjoy great service, fabulous food, drinks all night and top entertainment all included!!
The Pride MASKerade Ball is coming up on Saturday August 28 and will be held at the Langley Plaza Hotel. Dress is ‘formal’ (your style) so it’s a great opportunity to dress up and enjoy a wonderful evening – and all you have to do is be there!! (more…)
Election 2010 – Getting gender & sexuality on the agenda
The Federal election has been called for August 21 and this year gender and sexuality equality have taken a back seat to refugees, health reforms, taxes and political slander campaigns. Last election we managed to get a huge step forward with the Labor Government passing 85 Federal Reforms that gave same-sex couples equal access to social services, health care, superannuation and other recognitions and entitlements. (more…)
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