Co-Convenor's Report

Secretary's Report

Campaigns Report

Events and Fundraising Report

Treasurer's Report

Auditor's Report

Summary of Achievements

Anti-Violence Project

Gay and Lesbian History Project

Thank you

ANNUAL REPORT 2000-2001

Summary of Lobby Achievements in 2001

Superannuation
Education campaign to increase gay and lesbian community awareness
Commitment from ALP to reform super if elected
Support of Democrats and Greens
Information provision to federal politicians
Equality for state super members

Biggest federal election campaign ever
Federal anti-discrimination legislation
Built support among federal politicians
Consultation with other groups on model legislation
Developed blueprint for legislation

Fighting homophobia in our schools
Provision of Lobby anti-homophobia resources to every public secondary school in NSW
Lobbying Education Department
Participation in Schoolwatch
Working towards improved protection from discrimination for students

And elsewhere
Community United Against Violence anti-homophobia campaign
Hey hetero!
Talks to various groups on homophobia

Communication
Regular newsletter
Survey of community on priorities for change
Email communication on key campaigns
Information nights

Rights Information and Education
Acts of Passion
Revamped website
Development and update of fact sheets
Front-line office enquiries

Gay and Lesbian History Project
Acclaimed exhibition Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know at Parliament House
Recorded oral histories from gay men and lesbians
Radio documentary
Preservation of our own history

Parenting
Defended our right to access fertility treatment
Raised community awareness
Research review
Parenting consultation report
Put adoption back on the agenda

Other Campaigns
More relationships recognition
Successfully opposed watering down of NSW Anti Discrimination Act

Individual Advocacy and Referral Service

Ongoing Media Commentary

Increased Mainstream Media Presence

Relationships with other Gay and Lesbian Organisations
Co-ordinated state rights groups in election campaign
Improved liaison with Mardi Gras on media and parade
Support for bid for a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community radio licence
Provision of office and meeting space for other groups
Mobilisation of positive submissions to enquiries eg IVF
Ongoing contact and information provision

Improved Financial Management and Fundraising
Introduction of formal budgeting
Continued good financial reporting
Harbour Party
Frisky Parties throughout the year
Launch Party at Stonewall
Olympic raffle
Outloud: Tribute to the DJ

Come Out and Be Counted census campaign

Community Presence
Federal election forum
Fair Day stall
High Profile Parade entry with record number of participants

Strengthening our organisation
Volunteer strategy and information nights for volunteers
Appointment of volunteer co-ordinator
Devolution of some AVP work