by Catherine Barrett | Mar 13, 2018 | NAC Stories, Uncategorized
Pride means to be able to walk in public with confidence and head held high. To be able to say ‘I’m a gay man’ in conversation with strangers. To listen to and acknowledge the journeys travelled by the elders who have paved the way for this life we lead My message to...
by Catherine Barrett | Mar 13, 2018 | NAC Stories, Uncategorized
Pride means being proud of who I am despite my differences. That I am just as worthy as everyone else. That I have just as much positivity, life, and energy to contribute to the world as everyone else. That I want to leave the world a little bit better off for those I...
by Catherine Barrett | Mar 13, 2018 | NAC Stories, Uncategorized
Pride means I can be the person I really am, quite independent of the societal commentators on how one should think concerning one’s sexuality. To be relaxed as to how I conduct myself as a gay man in everyday activities. To feel at home with the human race in the...
by Catherine Barrett | Mar 13, 2018 | NAC Stories, Uncategorized
Pride means to me being able to live my life true to myself, having true friends around me, gay, bi, straight. Being able to feel comfortable with all my friends as a gay man and Drag Queen. The total acceptance of family and friends of who I am. Doing my best to pass...
by Catherine Barrett | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Toni Paynter is a much loved Trans Elder in her 70s who has never made a film before – but made this film to share her life story. Well done and thank you...
by Catherine Barrett | Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
The National LGBTI Health Alliance wants to hear from LGBTI elders (65+) about ways to assist LGBTI Elders and Older people to easily identify aged care service providers who deliver LGBTI inclusive services. The attached survey is confidential, has 5 questions and...