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“.
Connections Nightclub opens
Connections Nightclub opens. Still open today! Connections is believed to be the longest running gay club in the southern hemisphere.
Homosexual Counselling and Information Service (HCIS) founded
CAMP WA creates the Homosexual Counselling and Information Service (HCIS).
Depathologisation of Homosexuality
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) removes ‘homosexuality’ from its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders (DSM). Australian Medical Association removes homosexuality from its list of illnesses and disorders.
CAMP WA starts “Dial-A-Friend” helpine
Campaign Against Moral Persecution (CAMP) starts the “Dial-A-Friend” helpline. This was a support line run out of an individual’s house. Years later, Living Proud are still providing telephone (and webchat)…
WA CAMP founded
The WA Chapter of the Campaign Against Moral Persecution (CAMP) launches.