The confetti has settled, the hangovers have subsided and our excuses for lie-ins and general slackness are beginning to wane. Thus I find myself actually having to face the fact that until next December, I am required to be a responsible adult with unpaid bills and looming deadlines that certainly does not eat ice-cream for breakfast at two in the afternoon…
It’s pretty difficult to jump back onto the activist bandwagon after weeks of lazy Christmas skiving, and right about now my New Years Resolution pledges are starting to look a little on the daunting side. Nevertheless, the Gay and Lesbian Equality (GALE) team are reconvening for the New Year, and will be working on some new campaigns and events to involve and engage the GLBTI community and our supporters.
As in 2010, GALE’s primary campaigns will focus around three main objectives: Equal Relationship recognition (Marriage and State-based civil partnerships), GLBTI Mental Health and the impacts of discrimination and supporting organisations such as the WA Gender Project in initiatives aimed at improving the rights of trans* and gender-diverse Australians. We’ll also be announcing our community ambassadors – high profile Western Australians who will act as allies and representatives for GALE campaigns and community initiatives for equality.
GALE is resolved to keep the community involved, active and empowered through our fortnightly campaigns and actions, but for that we are going to need a little help from our friends. We need enthusiastic, passionate and creative people to help us get the message out, and to let us know what you’re thinking. If you resolved to try something new, or to become more active in your community in 2011, then jump online and visit us at www.galewa.asn.au
Happy New Year all!
Kitty Hawkins
GALE Co-Convenor
kitty@galewa.asn.au
