by Jen | Aug 16, 2014 | Australian commentary, Australian news, News
On the anniversary of the 2004 federal Marriage Act amendment that legally and explicitly banned gay marriages in Australia, several advocates for marriage equality met in Brisbane in their message to urge politicians to heed overwhelming public support and vote in...
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last night saw politicians and prominent Australians, from both Brisbane and from across Australia, converge to hold a forum in support of marriage equality at New Farm Uniting Church. The event was hosted by Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and...
by Carol Burger | Aug 13, 2014 | AME Talks, Australian news
The Merthyr Road Uniting Church in New Farm lived up to its name tonight as it united politicians from across the political spectrum, along with rights advocates, Christians, psychologists and proud PFLAG mums, for a forum on same-sex marriage. Hosted by PFLAG’s...
by John | Apr 1, 2012 | Australian commentary, Australian resources, Resources
Recently a group called ‘Psychologists for Marriage Equality’ was formed to draw attention to the link between marriage equality and mental health. People have been asking me why we have started a group called Psychologists for Marriage Equality and why...
by John | Feb 12, 2012 | Australian news, News
A group of Australian psychologists has recently formed ‘Psychologists for Marriage Equality’, to raise awareness about the strong link between the right to marry and mental health. Evidence strongly suggests that the inability to marry has a direct...