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Tom Daley lists his wishes in a Christmas message

Tom Daley lists his wishes in a Christmas message

Olympian Tom Daley will call for major sporting events not to be held in countries which criminalise homosexuality. Daley says countries like Qatar, who are set to host football’s World Cup, should not be considered as appropriate venues for major events while they continue to persecute LGBTIQA+ people. The diving champion will make the statement […]

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Review | Clea Duvall sweeps away the tinsel with ‘Happiest Season’

Review | Clea Duvall sweeps away the tinsel with ‘Happiest Season’

Happiest Season | Dir: Clea Duvall | ★ ★ ★ ★  Abby (Kristen Stewart) is hoping to propose to her girlfriend at Christmas after Harper (Mackenzie Davis) gives her a spontaneous invitation come and meet her family and stay with them for the 5 day festive holiday. The problem is that Harper lied about being out to […]

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Join GRAI and friends for a Fabulous Xmas in July

Join GRAI and friends for a Fabulous Xmas in July

Gay and Lesbian Rights in Ageing Inc. (GRAI) and Vic Park Pride are inviting the local community to come together for a special post-isolation event. The two groups are calling for all ‘LGBTI elves and allies’ to come along for an evening of merriment on Saturday 25th July. “Clearly none of us have had a […]

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Christmas on a budget? Here’s some gift and decorating ideas

Christmas can be overwhelming, so many relatives and friends to buy gifts for; offices and houses to decorate, and it can be tough if you’re on a budget. Here’s out tips for being creative and keeping Christmas costs under control. Make Your Own Decorations Make your own simple decorations out by adapting some everyday objects. […]

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Carissa Wright helps #shinealightforlife this Festive Season

The festive season, for many Australians, is a time filled with positive associations of giving and appreciating what they have in the company of loved ones. Unfortunately, for others, it is a time filled with added pressures of expectation or reminders of loss, which can lead to increased levels of anxiety, depression and loneliness. Because […]

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The importance of chosen family for the LGBTI community

The importance of chosen family for the LGBTI community

I came out to a friend recently as trans and non-binary. As they so easily checked in with me about my name, pronouns and overall well-being, I thanked them for being so understanding. I know I shouldn’t have to thank someone for the basic act of accepting me for being myself, but being a part […]

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Merry Queermas! A helpful guide to self care this holiday season

Merry Queermas! A helpful guide to self care this holiday season

Ah, the holidays. For some, Christmas and New Year is about religious or spiritual observance, for others it’s a celebration of the year that has passed and a chance to spend time with loved ones, and for others again it is a time of disconnection and challenges. For the rest – lets be honest – […]

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Bibliophile | 101 Things to Take the Stress Out of Christmas

101 Things to Take the Stress Out of Christmas by Robin Snow Allen & Unwin With Christmas paraphernalia in shops months before December even starts, it is not long before we’re shuffling times around to book in time to see all the relatives over the festive season. Planning food and shopping for presents begins weeks […]

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Margaret Court declares same sex marriage will end Christmas

Margaret Court declares same sex marriage will end Christmas

Margaret Court is outraged that a tennis club in Cottesloe has voted to dump her as the patron of their club. The former tennis champion turned religious leader  is furious that the Cottesloe Tennis Club have removed her as its vice-patron and has hit out and the LGBTI community saying if same-sex marriage is allowed […]

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Season’s Greetings from OUTinPerth

The team at OUTinPerth would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday period. It’s been a big year for us filled with lots of changes, new beginnings and exciting experiences. We’re looking forward to 2017 and sharing with you lots of new projects and events. To celebrate the Christmas season we’ve put […]

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