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Reunion 42

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T’was the night before Mardi Gras, when all through the house all the 78ers were gathering…. for Reunion 42! Happy Mardi Gras everyone 🏳️‍🌈

Photos from Anne Morphett, Helen Gollan & William Brougham.

A very happy Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras from the Mardi Gras 78ers. #sydneymardigras #sydneygayandlesbianmardigras #whatmatters

Thanks to William Brougham for the video. Check out his YouTube channel for more great videos.

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Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras - March 9 2019

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A contingent of 78ers traveled to Wagga Wagga to attend the inaugural Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras in March, an event that aims to raise the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex communities in the Riverina.

It was great to see a big roll-up for the event and we enjoyed mixing with locals and other visitors supporting the region after the Parade. Look out for us at the end of the month as we head to the Hay Mardi Gras, part of the Rainbow on the Plains Festival 29-31 March!

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Pre-Mardi Gras with staff at BBC Studios

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BBC Studios Australia & New Zealand hosted 78er Kate Rowe who talked with staff about queer history and the relevance of Mardi Gras in context of the world today.

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Photos from Reunion 41

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Thanks to Rebbell Barnes and William Brougham for the photos taken at Reunion 41

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Fair Day 2019: Meet the 78ers

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Sydney turned on the sunshine for Fair Day 2019 (Sunday Feb 17) and the 78ers spent the day meeting and talking with friends - both new and old.

Mardi Gras 78er Kate Rowe addresses the 2019 Fair Day in Sydney's Victoria Park as part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrations and commemorations.

Thanks to William Brougham for the video and some of the photos. Other photos by Steve Mclaren, Rebbell Barnes, Sandra Gobbo.

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Photos & Video from Rainbow Immigration and Refugee forum

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Good roll up and enthusiastic response to our wonderful speakers at yesterday’s forum Salon78: Rainbow Immigration and Refugees.

Thanks to speakers Betty Hounslow, Ken Davis, Mitchell Skipsey and Tina Dixson and chair Garry Wotherspoon. And thanks to attendees including those from the Asylum Seekers Centre, Amnesty International, Teachers for Refugees and the STARTTS Program.

The event was recorded and is available to view in full on YouTube by clicking here, or is included below. Thanks to William Brougham for the video.

The Gay and Lesbian Immigration Task Force, in which some 78ers were key movers in the 1980s, assisted overseas partners of LGBTIQ Australians to migrate here. Speakers include Betty Hounslow, Ken Davis, Mitchell Skipsey and Tina Dixson. Today, our community is outraged by the plight of LGBTIQ refugees and people seeking asylum.

(Video by William Brougham)