When Colin first started working at the LGBTQI+ helpline Living Proud, it was during a time when consensual sex between gay men was still illegal in Australia.
«I didn’t know of any gay people at that stage», he says wryly, canberratimes.com.au.
Since 1981, he has been a trusted and knowledgeable resource for individuals seeking guidance on matters of sexuality, gender, and discrimination. Despite the significant changes Australia has undergone in the past 42 years, certain challenges such as the process of coming out to loved ones remain constant.