Join us for an evening of formative Australian queer documentary cinema as we present Witches and Faggots, Dykes and Poofters (dir. Digby Duncan, 1980, 45 mins), depicting the grassroots meetings, strategies, and organising efforts of Sydney’s lesbian and gay activists leading up to the first Mardi Gras in 1978; and, Homosexuality: A Film for Discussion (dir. Barbara Creed, 1975, 43 mins), a series of candid testimonies from homosexual men and women, capturing a diverse range of perspectives on homosexuality during a time when it was still criminalised in all Australian states and territories. These two groundbreaking Australian documentaries were critical to the primary shaping of early queer political resistance and are not just historical artefacts — they are living records of protest, and capture critical political action. Archival queer films remind us of the work that has come before and challenge us to see the present in relation to these earlier struggles.

Short introduction from esteemed scholar Barbara Creed, followed by a post-film discussion and live readings of archival materials.

Queer Visions is supported by UniSA Justice and Society and Network for Studies in Gender, Sexualities and Equity.

Be part of this global activist event that calls for the elimination of gendered violence, an end to victim-blaming, and for actions to build safe and just communities.

Let’s come together to support:

• Justice for First Nations women and communities
• An end to violence on the streets, in our homes and in our workplaces
• Safety, autonomy and healthcare for everyone
• Funding for specialised services and education
• Human rights, solidarity, and an end to discrimination and hate

• Hearing the voices of victim-survivors – end the systems of silence!

  Reclaim the Night is about taking over public space – we will be loud, proud, fabulous and fun! We are anti-racist and for streets that are free of hate. Everyone is welcome – women and gender diverse people to the front, we are powerfully trans and sex worker inclusive.

With the rise of the far right likely to impact South Australia’s Upper House, it is more important than ever that South Australians fight for gender justice. Join us for an online discussion about the politics of gender in the upcoming South Australian election and find out how a new Legislative Council could impact abortion, trans justice, sex work, and sexual violence legislation and policy implementation.

Featuring the following speakers:

Zoe Keys, saaac, on the issues that the South Australian government needs to address to ensure adequate abortion care.

Kat Morrison, SIN, on the need to decriminalise sex work in South Australia.

Chrissie Treloar, Trans Justice Adelaide, on advancing trans and intersex justice in South Australia.

Amy Barrett, Fair Agenda, on political party responses to key gender issues.

Dr Prudence Flowers, History, Flinders University, on gender politics of the far right in Australia and globally.

Associate Professor Dr Rob Manwaring, Government, Flinders University, on possible outcomes of the election for the Legislative Council.

Facilitated by Associate Professor Catherine Kevin, History, Flinders University and saaac.

Presented by the South Australian Abortion Action Coalition (saaac), Sex Industry Network (SIN), Trans Justice Adelaide, and Fair Agenda.