About DEFGLIS

While applying to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to have Same-Sex partner’s recognised for entitlements back in 2002, it became clear that support services were needed for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Intersex and Transgender (GLBIT) serving members of the ADF. In response, I approached Defence with the view of creating a web site providing education, a list of resources/services available within the ADF and externally and other relevant information.

This site is not only for GLBIT people, but all personnel within the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO) and supporting the ADO. We all have friends and colleagues whom may be Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Intersex or Transgender and supporting them is important for their own wellbeing as well as the ADOs.

The site is managed by volunteers and representatives of the GLBIT Defence Community. Their roles include:

·                Researching information,

·                Ensuring information is kept up to date, and

·                Representing each state and territory.

While the GLBIT community within the ADO is small, our needs and issues are just as important as those of our heterosexual colleagues.

So, browse the site, make suggestions and comments. This site will be updated monthly; so if you do find a link or news articles you think suitable for this site, please pass it on. The site is here for all of us, so your input is very important.

Stuart O’Brien

Chief Petty Officer

Last Updated 19 Feb 2009