AIDS Screening Facilities open in Perth
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The Red Lion opens
The Red Lion was Perth’s first openly gay owned pub.
Fourth Edition of the Gay Guide was published
Western Australian AIDS Council formed
Western Australian AIDS Council (WAAC) formed after starting as HCIS/CAMP Health subcommittee in response to the rapidly growing community need for support and information related to HIV/AIDS. HCIS granted Government…
Third edition of “Perth Gay Guide” published
The West Campaigner reports about GRID
First extended report in “The West Campaigner” about what is initially known as GRID—Gay Related Immune Disease to become known later as HIV/AIDS
Counselling Service moves to Pier, St East Perth
Gay Right March Through Perth
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HCIS receives its 10,000th call
Homosexual Counselling and Information Service (HCIS) receives it’s 10,000th call.
First Gay Olympics
Over 600 people attend the 1st Gay Olympics. HICS fundraiser.
Gay Youth Group
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Decriminalisation of Homosexual Acts
The Australian House of Representatives passes a motion in October 1973 stating that “homosexual acts between consenting adults in private should not be subject to the criminal law“.