The NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) has started planning for what should be another fun-filled Mardi Gras season. We are calling out to members of the community to assist us with during what is a very busy, but exciting time for the GLRL.

Fundraising/community events

The GLRL will hold a number of fundraising events during the season, including our annual donation drive on Oxford St, running the cloakroom at ToyBox, and providing front of house services and running the cloakroom at Harbour Party. Volunteers at the party events should receive a free ticket and are able to enjoy the party once they have completed their shift.

The GLRL also needs the assistance of volunteers at Fair Day to help run our stall and coordinate our annual Sea of Hearts. We will also need volunteers to assist us with some new and exciting events for the GLRL, which are soon to be announced!

Parade Float 2010 “Campaigning for Happier Days”

This year’s parade float for the GLRL will be ‘Campaigning for Happier Days’, which will draw creative inspiration from the TV classic Happy Days. We are calling out for volunteers to help create this year’s float entry, and to participate. The GLRL will take this opportunity to highlight some of our campaign and research areas for 2010 including, marriage equality, federal anti-discrimination provisions, and NSW reforms to adoption and surrogacy law. We plan to have a contingent of choreographed marches as like in our 2009 award winning float, a walking group, as well as one very hot pink Cadillac!

How to get involved

All these events go a long way to helping the GLRL spread our message, and ensuring we have the funding to continue campaigning for legislative equality and social justice. If you are able and willing, we welcome you to roll up your sleeves and help the GLRL this Mardi Gras season!

The GLRL will host a Mardi Gras season volunteer information night on Monday 6:30pm, February 1st at our office in Glebe (Benledi House, Level 1, 186 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037). To register interest in volunteering please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or just attend on the night. We hope to see you there!