DEFGLIS Treasurer Don Robertson discusses active bystander behaviour and support for domestic & family violence victims - along with the launch of LGBTI DV Awareness Day with DVConnect Director Ben Bjarnesen
DEFGLIS Vice-president Joe Monteith and I caught up with Ben Bjarnesen, a Queensland Police Officer, a Director of DVConnect, and the person behind the establishment of the inaugural LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day, to be held on Thursday, 28 May 2020.
DEFGLIS is providing advice on transgender and gender diverse policies, and seeking out opportunities for networking in the wake of COVID-19. This update provides a snapshot of the key outcomes from the May Board meeting.
The DEFGLIS Board met on 12 May 2020 to discuss ongoing issues which face our community and to ensure that the organisation remains on track. Here is the key outcomes from our meeting this month:
A rainbow wreath ceremony has been held at the Australian War Memorial, and incorporated into the Australian War Memorial’s national service during coronavirus affected Anzac Day services.
DEFGLIS President Nathan White led the ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance in the nation’s capital.
DEFGLIS Events Director Bonnie Doyle discusses why 30 years on, IDAHOBIT is such an important day for our community.
I’m at a brand new workplace this year and I raised the question, “Can we have an IDAHOBIT morning tea?”
DEFGLIS Vice President Dr Joe Monteith's open letter on International Women's Day 2020.
Dear DEFGLIS members,
Over the weekend, DEFGLIS Member Stuart Martin was featured in a documentary produced by the ABC, The Many Days of Anzac. The documentary is available on ABC Iview. Stuart appears toward...
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DEFGLIS recognises International Transgender Day of Visibility for 2022 Since it was first celebrated in 2009, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) has been held each year on 31stMarch. TDOV is an...
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On Saturday March 5th, the skies cleared and the rain stopped for Mardi Gras 2022 to parade in a spectacular sight. DEFGLIS proudly supported the Department of Defence and DEFGLIS contingents in...
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DEFGLIS recognises Transgender Awareness Week and International Transgender Day of Remembrance—20 November 2021 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith in November 1999 to honour her friend...
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