An education road-show detailing 85 Federal law reforms which aim to end discrimination against Australian same-sex couples is st to hit Victoria in early June. The Wear It With Pride campaign is being rolled out across the country to educate the gay and lesbian community on what the changes to the laws will mean to them.

Members of Victoria's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities are set to get ‘shirty’ as part of a new national education campaign about same-sex law reform. In July last year, the Federal Government amended 85 pieces of legislation which discriminated against same-sex couples in areas such as employee entitlements, privacy rights, tax, superannuation, child support and insurance. The new education campaign aims to increase awareness and understanding of these reforms among members of Australia’s LGBTQ community.

Members of Victoria's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities are set to get ‘shirty’ as part of a new national education campaign about same-sex law reform. In July last year, the Federal Government amended 85 pieces of legislation which discriminated against same-sex couples in areas such as employee entitlements, privacy rights, tax, superannuation, child support and insurance. The new education campaign aims to increase awareness and understanding of these reforms among members of Australia’s LGBTQ community.

To celebrate the major achievements of the GLBTIQ community, {also} presents the second {also} for all of us awards on 28 June 2010.

To celebrate the major achievements of the GLBTIQ community, {also} presents the second {also} for all of us awards on 28 June 2010.

We have 6 wonderful heroes registered for RUN melbourne and they have already raised $2,100 for {also} and the GLBTIQ communities

In the competitive world of sport where the strongest win, men are men and women are girls. If you are outside the stereotypes of masculinity, femininity and gender you are suspect. In sports it is still acceptable to sledge players, coaches and officials using homophobic language and insinuation to intimidate.

CALL TO ACTION FROM ILGA AND ARCIGAY World protest against child abuse in front of all Vatican embassies or main catholic churches on Wednesday, April 21 Prosecute abuses firmly. Full support for victims.

Its time to get your walking shoes on and join the {also} Foundation in RUN melbourne raising funds to support our work in the queer community. Be a part of RUN melbourne on the 18th July and choose {also} as your charity. Get a team together or join Team {also}, create a fundraising page online and send the link to everyone you know!

How do we stop violence when it involves someone we know? when it involves someone we care about? Someone in our family, among friends, in our neighbourhood, in our community?

{also} Fabulous Op Shop as seen on A Current Affair (7 April 2010). The {also} Fabulous Op Shop featured in A Current Affair story that challenged a group of people to purchase fabulous designer wear with just $100. Claude, Shop Manager, was showcased for the true talent that he is. Great work Claude!

Doug Pollard spoke to Tony Abbott on JOY 94.9 today about his recent comments on GLBTIQ folk and other queer issues. Here's a link to the podcast on JOY - what do you think about Tony Abbott's latest comments?

The {also} Foundation supports equal rights for all and works with community to eradicate homophobia. The appalling treatment of Constance McMillen in Fulton, Mississippi affects us all. All Constance wanted was to attend the Prom with her partner of choice and dress in clothes that reflect who she feels she is. Seems straight forward basic human rights 101.

first same sex attracted Formal

Thank you for being there! What a a day....Pride March 2010 was a hot and steamy day with thousands of queer folks taking over Fitzroy St to be out and proud!

We need folks to give us as hand to move our Fabulous Op Shop on Monday & Tuesday the 15th & 16th February. We are not moving far (from 259 to 328 Smith St) but we need some willing helpers to assist us lifting, cleaning and other odd jobs.

The Board of the {also} Foundation appoints new CEO

{also} & OutBlack join forces. {also} launches the 2010 Directory. Come march with {also} at Pride march.

Visit the {also} stall at Midsumma today and find out how to win a 5 night stay at Turtle Cove (conditions apply) with the Take care {out} there project. Check out the lube wrestling pool and test your knowledge of sexual health by filling out a questionaire.

Look out for a revamped {also} at Carnival this Sunday. In addition to having an information stall, you will see an army of {also} photographers out and about capturing all the colour and fun of the Carnival.

TransGender Victoria calls on people to take a moment to reflect on International TransGender Day of Remembrance on Friday 20 November 2009.

The {also} Foundation forges ahead in tough times

The {also} Foundation with partners TGV (TransGender Victoria), VGLRL (Victorian Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby) and AVP (Anti Violence Project) are pleased to announce the commencement of the first stage of; “Developing a community education and awareness strategy to reduce homophobic harassment in Victoria”.

{also} Foundation CEO, Lyn Morgain has signalled a mixed response to proposed changes to equal opportunity laws following an announcement by Attorney-General Rob Hulls on the weekend. Ms Morgain said the proposal is welcome insofar as it will make it more difficult for religious organisations to discriminate on various grounds, including sexual orientation and gender identity.

Victoria’s sentencing laws will be amended to explicitly recognise the significant damage that crimes motivated by hate cause victims and the wider community, Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said today. The Sentencing Amendment Bill 2009, to be introduced to Parliament today, implements fully the Sentencing Advisory Council’s recommendations on crimes motivated by hatred or prejudice.

The {also} Board has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Lyn Morgain as the CEO of the {also} Foundation, and Care and Benevolent Society.Lyn has decided after a number of years at the helm of {also} to pursue other opportunities. She leaves behind a greatly energised organisation with bright horizons and a valued reputation.

State Trustees have been associated with {also} for a number of years, in particular providing support for the annual Rainbow Seniors Tea Dance as a part of the Victorian Seniors Festival. This year, {also} and State Trustees have formalised their involvement and signed a partnership agreement that brings some exciting benefits to the GLBTIQ community as well as members of {also}.

IDAHO acknowledges the day when the World Health Organisation decided to no longer think of Homosexuality as an illness. Socially it was a very important moment for queer folk around the globe and these days we use it as a day to acknowledge that many of us still experience a very high level of harassment and violence and in some cases assault. What I know is a lot of people in mainstream community tell me that they are surprised that that's our experience but most queer folk I know say yeah that's what happens every day.

Altona Ward Councillor Tony Briffa has been awarded the 2008 McArthur Management Services Local Government Fellowship. The fellowship provides one Victorian Councillor with a $10,000 international study grant to undertake research on a significant issue affecting local government.

{also} today welcomed the launch of the Australian Human Rights Commission concluding paper from the sex and gender diversity project, Sex Files: the legal recognition of sex in documents and government records

Lyn Morgain {also's} Chief Executive Officer has been appointed to the ILGA Executive board as a representative of the Australia New Zealand Pacific Pacific Island region- she will join Joey Mataele ( from Tonga) and Simon Margan ( from Sydney) also representing the region.

The {also} Youth Action Plan (YAP) 2009-2011 for same sex attracted, transgender, intersex and queer (SSATIQ) youth was launched On February 20, 2009 at 45 Downstairs in Flinders lane.

The {also} Youth Action Plan (YAP) 2009-2011 for same sex attracted, transgender, intersex and queer (SSATIQ) youth was launched On February 20, 2009 at 45 Downstairs in Flinders lane.

First ever statement on sexual orientation and gender identity at the UN General Assembly

As the world celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the UN General Assembly will hear a statement in mid-December endorsed by more than 50 countries across the globe calling for an end to rights abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws General Law Reform) Act 2008 is passed.

On Dec 4 2008 the Victorian Parliament passed the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Bill.

The inaugural{For All Of Us} ALSO Awards for the GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender intersex & queer) community were held at CQ Function Centre on the 24th November 2008.

The Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission will launch its "Human Rights Youth Ambassador Program" today.

Claudia Stapledon named as a one of 11 Human Rights Youth Ambassador by VEOHRC

We launched a new visual identity at a function held on the 10th floor at 225 Bourke st where the new {also} offices were shown to many members of the community. {also} members and community celebrated the move to City Village and the 'new look' {also} was revealed for the first time.

On June 26 2008, we launched a new visual identity at a function held on the 10th floor at 225 Bourke st where the new {also} offices were shown to many members of the community. {also} members and community celebrated the move to City Village and the 'new look' {also} was revealed for the first time.

On May 23rd 2008, {also} moved to new premises at City Village, Level 8, 225 Bourke St Melbourne. After two years of living with the wonderful folk at VAC, we packed everything up and moved to our new offices in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

{also} is pleased to announce the appointment of Southern Star as the Official Media Partner of the {also} for all of us Awards. To be held on 28 June at St Kilda’s historic National Theatre, the event will be the premier pink carpet event on this year’s queer calendar.

{also} in partnership with the VGLRL hosted a consultation forum on 27th April 2009 to help inform a LGBTIQ perspective on the current National Human Rights Consultation process.Tell your stories about why the existing systems does not provide enough human rights protection and why the federal government should be required to consider our human rights when developing laws and policies, and delivering services.