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. Image credit: State Library of Western Australia. Red Lion Hotel, circa 1980

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 Perth Gay Olypics

The first Gay Olympics are held in Perth. Over 300 people attend. The event is a fundraiser for HCIS.

Gay Youth Group

Support group for gay youth in WA.

Decriminalisation of Homosexual Acts

The Federal 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“. This motion…