Perth Voice Interactive

THE psychological issues faced by children of same-sex parents is being “hidden and marginalised” in WA, says a Perth counsellor.

Katrina Alilovic (left) returned to Australia three years ago, having worked as a counsellor in the UK for 10 years, and says Britain is more open in its approach to same-sex parenting and multiculturalism.

“The subject has a much higher profile in the UK and I think that’s down to the fact that it’s more diverse and multicultural,” the Mt Lawley counselling psychologist says.

“In Perth it seems to be somewhat hidden and marginalised and maybe that’s because we are a bit more conservative and lacking in diversity.”

Ms Alilovic wants to increase the awareness of same-sex parenting in WA by hosting a screening of Gayby Baby, a documentary that explores the difficulties that four Australian children with same-sex parents face in their day-to-day life.

To secure an October 28 screening at Hoyts in Garden City, Ms Alilovic must secure 65 tickets. If successful, she will donate the five per cent in takings she receives back to the documentary makers.

To book visit http://www.tugg.com/events/56164.

by STEPHEN POLLOCK