Queer History — The Stories That Made Us

Queer History — The Stories That Made Us

Remembering our past. Celebrating our courage. Sharing our stories.

Saturday 5 December 2026 | 1:00–1:45 pm

Venue: 2SER, Broadway, Ultimo

Facilitator: Tony Duke, 2SER Station Manager

Featuring:

• Garry Wotherspoon — Historian and author

• David Abello — 78er and LGBTQIA+ community activist

• More speakers to be confirmed

Every generation has stories worth telling — stories of courage, resistance, friendship, love and the people who helped shape Australia’s LGBTQIA+ communities.

As part of In Solidarity, celebrating 47 years of Gaywaves, The Stories That Made Us explores our queer history through personal experiences, collective achievements and the extraordinary people who helped change Australian society.

From gay liberation and the first Mardi Gras to the HIV/AIDS years and the ongoing pursuit of equality, our history is one of resilience, creativity and community.

Join historian Garry Wotherspoon and 78er David Abello in conversation with 2SER’s Tony Duke as they reflect on the people, places, events and experiences that shaped our lives and communities.

Be part of a small live audience, with opportunities for questions and shared reflections.

This conversation will be recorded for subsequent broadcast on 2SER.

Places are limited. Free registration is essential.

Come along, celebrate our history and help keep our stories alive.