Gulliver, Penny

 

Penny Gulliver (1955-)

Penny became involved in the feminist and gay liberation movements as a university student in the early 1970s. She describes life for a young and politically active lesbian in Sydney in the 70s, including a lesbian share-house in Petersham, events such as the Lesbian Conference in Minto and participation in the first Mardi Gras in 1978. It was through her involvement with the Rape Crisis Centre that Penny discovered a passion for martial arts that helped her connect with her spirituality and forge her professional career.

Photo: GLMA Martial Arts

 

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GPride History GroupGermaine Greer, Female Eunuch, feminism, Socialist Youth Alliance, Gay Liberation, Leichardt Women’s Health Centre, Crystal Street, Canterbury Castle, Amazon Acres, Rape Crisis Centre, Lesbian Conference, Minto, Anti Violence Project, Michael Glynn, Gail Hewison, Leichhardt, Petersham, Glebe, Anonymous Fellowships, Whistle Project, Gay and Lesbian Martial Arts Club, Team Sydney, Pete's Bar Hamilton, Frist Mardi Gras