‘Equality Rules’ publication
‘Equality Rules: A guide to equality for Gay Men, Lesbians and Bisexuals under WA Law’. This document was prepared and published in conjunction with Gay and Lesbian Equality (WA) Inc.
‘Celebrate Diversity’ and ‘Same Sky’ projects
These projects were collaborations between GLCS, Freedom Centre, WAAC and P Flag. Talks were presented at schools and youth groups. Community and government events were attended. They also funded community…
OUT in Perth launches
The first ever edition of OUT in Perth was released on 6th June. OUT in Perth is still going today! (Online only.)
Equality Rules project
The ‘Equality Rules’ project commences. A community education project about the big 2002 law reform. GLCS and GALE WA (Gay and Lesbian Equality WA) ran this project to educate our…
Acts Amendment (Lesbian and Gay Law Reform)
The Parliament of Western Australia passes the Acts Amendment (Lesbian and Gay Law Reform) Act 2002. This Act: equalised the age of consent to 16 (previously 16 for heterosexual men…
GLCS name change
Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service expands its services and changes their name to Gay and Lesbian Community Services.
GLCS move to Lotteries House
Gay and Lesbian Community Services (GLCS) move into the Lotteries House in City West. We’ve had a few moves within that building, but we’re still there!
WestPride Archives founded
WestPride Archives (formerly the Gay and Lesbian Archives WA or GALAWA) was registered as an incorporated association in 1998. WestPride Archives preserves and curates a collection of historically significant materials…
First openly LGBTIQA+ member of WA Legislative Council
Giz Watson was Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council, North Metropolitan Region, 1997-2013. Giz Watson was a key advocate on behalf of GLCS to get Health Department funding of…
Here For Life project
GLCS and WAAC receive federal funding for the “Here For Life” youth suicide prevention project. This was a major step forward in our training and consultancy. It increased capacity. developed…
GLCS receives Connie Awards funds
Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service received $10,000 from the Connie Awards to support services.
WOW facilitator training
Women on Women (WOW) was a six-week course on identity and relationships for same gender attracted woman. Facilitators were trained by GLCS in 1995.