Pride WA have announced the theme of the 2018 celebrations, and are calling for applications for those who wish to host an event at this year’s festival. In 2018, ‘Together’ will be the over-arching message of the month-long celebrations, culminating in the fabulous annual parade on Saturday November 24th. Each year, the festival’s theme serves […]
Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the US Supreme Court case that brought marriage equality to the USA, will be a special guest at this year’s Pride celebrations in Perth. Curtin University, in partnership with Affirm Press, Pride WA, KPMG and Herbert Smith Freehills are presenting an afternoon with Jim Obergefell as part of the […]
November is fast approaching and Pride WA have announced registrations are about to open for this year’s #LoveWins themed PrideFEST and Pride PARADE. LGBTIQ community groups, artists and performers from the LGBTIQ community can register for this year’s festival, which will run from Friday 11th – Sunday 20th November. Groups, individuals, businesses and supporters of […]
Pride WA have announced their committee of management following their annual AGM. Unlike previous years which have seen a high turnover of volunteers from one year to the next, there are few changes in the group’s line-up. Andrew Barker remains as President, Michelle Rodgers is the Senior Vice President, Graham Lovelock is Vice President, Marcus Remta is the […]
Pride WA have announced that the theme to the 2016 PrideFEST and parade will be ‘#lovewins’. Following on from their very successful 25th anniversary celebration the organisation has chosen the theme for a number of reasons. in announcing the theme the organisation notes that the foundations of the LGBTIQ community was built on the concept […]
The National Rugby League are the next Australian organisation to raise their voices in support for marriage equality. Over 350 major businesses and groups across the country have officially endorsed the move towards equality in Australia. “One of the NRL’s core values is inclusiveness and we have put in place practices and policies to support […]
Looming storm clouds and steady rain did not deter over 5,000 people from attending the Love in Perth rally in support of marriage equality. Russell Square in Northbridge was aglow with colourful costumes, vibrant posters and hearty chanting against the dreary grey skies. GetUp and Australian Marriage Equality, who co-organised the event, announced that Perth […]
Deputy Director of Australian Marriage Equality, Ivan Hinton-Teoh spoke from the heart at today’s rally for equality in Perth’s Russell Square. “I was that regional kid who struggled to come to terms with my sexuality. I was terrified that my parents were going to kick me out. I was terrified of violence that I was […]
