female couples

Two Bodies, One Heart

This Project documents long term gay and lesbian committed relationships. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics the median length of an Australian marriage is 8.7 years so I have used this number as the minimum length of time to be part of this project.

I believe that gay,lesbian and transgendered relationships deserve the same legal rights and public respect as heterosexual ones.

But this project is about more than just "gay marriage" I really hope that these simple images of loving couples will help reduce homophobia, will inspire young people to keep their romantic dreams and for parents to know that their gay, lesbian and transgendered children have just as much chance of having a long term and happy family life as anyone else.

The Commitment Project is aimed to show the wider community that for all our differences we still fundamentally want the same thing, to be allowed to love who we love.

April 1991

Jen and Chris
1994

Mary and Sandra

We knew we were soul mates from the time we met nearly 18 years ago

April 1996

Wendy and Shirley

We both had children before we met. They all get along well as adults, just like any other family

October 2003

Anika and Jane

August 1998

Zoe, Linda and Lola

We have legally married in two different countries, Montreal in Canada and Connecticut in the USA.

1987

Jackie and Liz

February 1998

Lee and Sarah

We were married in the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Sydney on 3-6-2000, the only christian church that recognises our union in Australia

June 2001

Jean and Cathy

We work together, we live together, we are together 24/7 and can still laugh, love and enjoy each other.

December 1998

Sashi and Heather

We've been together since we were 19 and welcomed little Oscar into our lives last year. There is so much love and joy in our little family. Bring ...

March 2001

Lyn and Cass

Finding your soul mate on the net does work

September 1995

Judy and Ev

We met completely by chance when Judy happened to walk into a store I was managing, looking for her friend who worked there too. We clicked from the f...

January 1994

Kelly, Sam and their daughter, Charlotte

Together for 18 years in January 2012. Our beloved daughter is nearly 4 years old. It’s time to make marriage about love and commitment, not ge...

January 1998

Ronnie and Ainy

July 1999

Jane and Lan

We became 'civilly partnered' under British law in March 2007. Our families and friends (gay and straight) came to the party afterwards - some came fr...

December 1997

Nikki and Mel with their daughter Emelia

We believe we are soulmates and our daughter, Emelia, is the completion of our puzzle.

2003

Annie, Genevieve, Olive, Oscar
September 1993

Lou, Kath and Simon

We've been together for 18 years, and she still makes me laugh

April 1996

Julie and Melissa

When Jewel first proposed, I told her I look pasty in white and I ain't the marrying kind. She then went about extending and enriching me beyond bel...

1989	Mary and Lil We met at a friend's birthday party. I impressed Lil with my fantastic cricket skills. We were together for 13 years before Mary met my parents...

July 1991

Fran and Sharyn

Still Happy.

1992	Chris and Dee Any relationship should be like a never-ending hug. Embracing love, listening and compromise.

September 2001

Jen and Jane

Be silly Be honest Be kind.

July 1995

"The Rents" Cindy and Gab.

We knew from the first kiss it was going to be a pash that lasted forever.

May 1993

Jo, Penny, Jemima, Red and Pippi

When we first fell in love we never anticipated the family we would be able to create. We are very lucky

June 2002

Ruth and Simone

Not only is marriage equality not recognised at a federal level in either of our countries, current Australian government policy does not permit the i...

February 2000

Kerry and Anna

We've been together for over 11 years and still find each other hilariously funny.

2001	Tammy, Justine, Milla, Tom Never underestimate the chances of meeting your soulmate on the internet.

September 1999

Vanessa, Louise and Leo

We've got Love.

February 2001

Jaie, Sam and Alex

We are the definition of "average". We both grew up in suburbia, went to uni, met, fell in love, had a commitment ceremony, bought a house and had a b...

February 1998

Janet, Susan and Alex

We celebrated our 10th anniversary with 120 of our closest friends and relatives and we plan to throw a 20th.....and a 30th......

June 1993

Chris, Lindy and L.C.

We met playing tennis. We exchanged our vows on 4.3.95
June 1995

Toni and Mel
August 1991

Pauline, Anne, Max and Molly

Marriage is a state of mind.
March 1984

Louise and Kate

It's been 27 years of love and now looking forward to the next 27