A Statement from DEFGLIS
DEFGLIS Pride Ball 2025 photos
2025 Pride Ball Wrap-Up Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Pride Ball. What an unforgettable night! The room was filled with celebration, connection, and pride, and […]
International Transgender Day of Visibility 2023
Each year on 31st March, International Transgender Day of Visibility is recognised across the world. Started by activist Rachel Crandall in 2009, TDOV is a day of significance to acknowledge […]
30 years of open service
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the highlights of the DEFGLIS calendar. Participants often describe it as an amazing experience to hear the roar of the crowds […]
Melbourne Shrine Defending with Pride Exhibition
by Rachel Cosgrove White, DEFGLIS President DEFGLIS stands by the exhibition planned by the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance: Defending with Pride: Stories of LGBTQ+ Service. The exhibition can still achieve its […]
ABC Documentary: The Many Days of Anzac
Over the weekend, DEFGLIS Member Stuart Martin was featured in a documentary produced by the ABC, The Many Days of Anzac. The documentary is available on ABC Iview. Stuart appears toward the end […]
DEFGLIS President’s Report – Mid Year 2022
The DEFGLIS board has been busy throughout 2022 and the President has written to our member base to keep in touch. Please see below for a copy of the mid-year […]
Raising awareness, commemorating those we lost
DEFGLIS recognises Transgender Awareness Week and International Transgender Day of Remembrance—20 November 2021 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith in November 1999 to honour her […]
Defence leadership support ongoing participation in Mardi Gras
Secretary Mr Greg Moriarty has confirmed ongoing Defence participation in Sydney Mardi Gras Chief of Defence Force, General Angus Campbell and Defence Secretary, Mr Greg Moriarty have reaffirmed Defence Values […]
Why do we celebrate being “visible”? A reflection on the challenges and joys of trans visibility in Defence
DEFGLIS recognises International Transgender Day of Visibility for 2022 Since it was first celebrated in 2009, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) has been held each year on 31stMarch. TDOV is an opportunity […]