GLCS 20th birthday
The Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service (GLCS) celebrate 20 years at The Court hotel.
Perth Pride Choir established
Originally called Perth Rainbow Chorus, subsequently the Gay and Lesbian Singers of Western Australia now called the Perth Pride Choice. The Choir adopted its current name in 2021.
Name changed to GLCS
After the community consultation, the name is changed to the Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of Western Australia Inc. Often shorted to GLCS.
Future of GCS community consultation
A community consultation is held to discuss the future of the Gay Counselling Service (GCS). Asking questions like: Does Perth need a Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service? How can we…
Pride WA forms
Lesbian and Gay Pride WA form to facilitate the first Perth pride parade events. These events commemorate the 1989 protests. Lesbian and Gay Pride WA later became Pride WA.
WHO depathologizes homosexuality
On 17th May 1990 the World Health Organisation removed ‘homosexuality’ from its International Classification of Diseases. This date is now commemorated as IDAHOBIT—International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
First daytime paid counsellor
First daytime paid counsellor employed.
March to WA Parliament
Over 300 LGBTIQA+ individuals march to WA Parliament on 23 October to protest in support of their communities.
Federal SOGII protections
The Federal Sex Discrimination Act of 1984 is updated to include protections for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status. Often referred to as SOGII. However, as with the WA…
WA decriminalises homosexuality
The ‘Law Reform (Decriminilsation of Sodomy) Act of 1989 passes. Consensual sex between adult men in the privacy of their own home is no longer considered a criminal act. However,…
GCS charity status and relocation
The Gay Counselling Service (GCS) is granted charity status. WA Lotteries grants GCS funds for office infrastructure. Move to Clarence St, Mount Lawley and then Edward Street, East Perth
Gay Counselling Service (GCS) grows
The Gay Counselling Service (GCS) grows to include funding for administrative support, volunteer training and a grant for research into services for gay youth in WA. GCS officially separates from…