10th anniversary of HCIS – renamed to Gay Counselling Service (GCS)

The 10th anniversary of the Homosexual Counselling and Information Service (HCIS). HCIS renamed itself the Gay Counselling Service (GCS) of Western Australia. GCS starts as a separate organisation in its…

AIDS screening facilities open in Perth

The first AIDS screening facilities open in Perth.

The Red Lion opens

The Red Lion was Perth’s first openly gay owned pub.

Fourth Edition of the Gay Guide was published

WAAC formed

WAAC are founded. Originally an acronym for the Western Australian AIDS Council they later change their name to be simply WAAC. WAAC formed after starting as a HCIS/CAMP Health subcommittee…

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

Move to Pier St

Counselling Service moves to Pier, St East Perth

Gay Rights March through Perth

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. The event is a fundraiser for HICS.

Gay Youth Group

Support group for gay youth in WA.