Federal SOGII protections
The federal government adds sexual orientation, gender identity and interex status (SOGII) protections to the federal Sex Discrimination Act 1984. Like the state-level protections, there are exemptions for religious institutions…
Name change to Living Proud
In our 40th Year, we change our name to Living Proud to be inclusive of more of our community.
3rd Gay Olympics HCIS fundraiser
The 3rd Gay Olympics are held in Perth. They raise money for the Homosexual Counselling and Information Service (HCIS).
WA LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy
The WA Government releases the first LGBTIQA+ Inclusion strategy.
Gender Reassignment Board abolished
The Gender Reassignment Board is abolished (having been effectively non-operational for some time). The legal requirements for changing one’s legal gender are made significantly simpler.
Colin Longworth wins Lifetime Award
Longtime Living Proud volunteer Colin Longworth wins the Lifetime Contribution Award for at the Volunteering WA Awards.
Pride in Respect Campaign
We released a series of podcasts and videos sharing LGBTIQA+SB stories of FDV. We launch a website which has other resources as well.
Pride in Respect CONNECT
Living Proud starts Pride in Respect CONNECT. Ther service support LGBTIQA+SB people who are experiencing Family and Domestic Violence (FDV). It also supports people who have previously experienced FDV.
Rainbow Futures WA appointed WA LGBTIQA+ peak body
For the first time in Western Australia, we have a peak body. Rainbow Futures WA (RFWA) are appointed peak body by the WA Government.
First ever CEO!
Living Proud appoints our inaugural CEO, Meaghan Holden.
50 Years & a new Logo
Living Proud celebrates our inception 50 years ago. We launch our new logo.
Proud Awards
Living Proud (WINNER) Category: Outstanding Community Contribution Sandra Norman (WINNER) Category: Hall of Fame pictured above (right) with partner Deb Costello (left)