News and events archive
Stepping Out A workshop for women attracted to other women. October/November
In Our Own Write offical launch: Thursday 4 October 2007
Ever wanted to build your own human being?
Special 'gay community' session of this unique new theatre production.
Ruddock blocks ACT gay 'partnerships' again
arguing that the same-sex partnerships are too close to marriage.
An Angguished Moment
An interview with young Australian 'queer' author, Dallas Angguish, about his new book, Anwhere But Here.
Interview with Alasdair Duncan
We talk to Alasdair about his new book, Metro, a 'satirical tale of morality, masculinity and money'
Stepping Out A workshop for women attracted to women. April -May 2007.
The Laboratory
We talk to the choreographer about this new performance art. On at the Canberra Theatre 6-8 December.
SpringOut: Canberra's Queer Festival
SpringOut is Canberra's annual queer festival, and it runs throughout November. There is lots to do, all month long!
Howard government overides ACT civil unions putting the rights of same-sex couples in doubt.
ACT passes same-sex civil unions in an historic first for Australia.
Rug Up: gay men unite to put the brakes on HIV
Queer space campaign launched by University of Canberra students.
The Power of Song
The Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire presents a concert of songs of love and change on Saturday 4 November.
In Our Own Write We're writing a book about what it’s like to be a young gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender young person in Canberra in 2006. We need you! First project get together Thursday 17 August...
Stepping out Workshop for women attracted to other women - 5,6 August 2006
Cross-campus Pride Week ANU, UC and CIT 15-19 May.
ACT to have same-sex civil unions announces Jon Stanhope.
Out there and doing it A fun, free workshop for guys who like guys 6, 7, 11 May 2006.
Youth InterACT Conference & Youth Week 2006 An opportunity to influence youth policy and have a say about issues that affect you!
Stepping Out A workshop for women attracted to women. 1 May - 5 June 2006.
Same-sex marriage proposal on air in Sydney
New queer youth support and social group in Gungahlin!
SpringOut 2005 Canberra's annual queer pride festival
The Glitter Group is back! A queer youth group that meets at Lanyon.
Queer students celebrate queer space win in Wollongong
Homophobia in Australia: A new report finds Tasmania the most homophobic state in Australia.
Queer activists attacked by Western Australian police at QC Perth 2005.
Six Positions: Andy Quan, presents his latest book at Toast.
Queer Collaborations 2005 Australia's queer student conference. Perth 4-8 July 2005.
Community forum on recognition of same-sex relationships in the ACT. Come along and get involved!
LOOT Come and see this play by Joe Orton, presented by ARTS productions.
Dead Europe to be launched by Christos Tsiolkas at Toast
Turning Remembrance into Action You are invited to remember lives affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Sunday 15 May 2005.
Pride Week at ANU A celebration of queer youth and students. 9-13 May 2005.
Stepping Out A workshop for women attracted to women. 7, 8, 12 May 2005.
Private Lives Be part of Australia's largest survey of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people's health and well being.
National Youth Week 2005 8 - 17 April 2005
Out There and Doing It A fun, free workshop for guys who like guys.
bit_bent wins community award bit_bent this month received an award at the awards ceremony held after the Annual General Meeting of the AIDS Action Council, in recognition of the important service they provide to the community.
Telling Moments is play about 'A dozen people caught in the limelight of defining moments ranging from poignant to crazily funny.' At the Street Theatre 6-22 January 2005.
Reflections: 20 years of HIV/AIDS Activism and Education at the Canberra Museum and Gallery 4 December 2004 - 23 January 2005.
girl2girl launched Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT launch a new website all about sex between women.
Creatures of the Nite at Old Parliament House, Saturday 18 December 2004.
SpringOut 2004 Canberra's annual queerfestival, running throughout November, with some of the major events of the queer calendar!
National Youth Week 2003 5-13 April 2003 National Youth Week is a celebration of the ability, energy and creativity of young people. Events are being planned in the ACT.
Gay teens find a safe world in cyberspace The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, has released findings that young people who are attracted to others of the same sex are relying on chat rooms and, in some cases, pornography sites to meet their needs for the information and support that isn't on offer in the real world.
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