Posts tagged Western Australia

HIV diagnosis numbers in WA greater among straight men than for gay men More straight-identifying men in Western Australia (WA) were diagnosed with HIV than …

Atari Metcalf is about to begin work as a junior doctor in a hospital after completing a medical degree. He tells the Star Observer about …

Winner of the City of Fremantle T.A.G. Hungerford Award, Invisible Boys is a confronting work of young adult fiction tackling the themes of homosexuality, masculinity, …

“Look after you – you’re actually not invincible and being visible, being involved in advocacy, and dealing with other people’s shitty responses will add up and take its toll.”

“It is now up to Mr Hastie to explain to his community the value of oppressing kids and teachers for nothing more than their sexuality or gender identity.”

A bill to amend the laws to allow male same-sex couples and single men access to surrogacy is due to be put to a conscience vote in WA’s upper house.

The research coincides with the unveiling of the ‘Signs of Love’ sculpture, which points to all 123 Oxford Streets around the country, including seven Mardi Gras-themed signposts in regional areas.

“No one should be forced to choose between being legally recognised for who they are, or staying married to the person they love.”

“There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing your local community sharing an article from an overseas based publisher that is just a copy of something actually created in your own community.”

The $1.4 million program will run gender diversity training, provide support for gender diverse students, and offer lessons in reducing homophobia and transphobia.