Country Network was founded in 1977 in the New South Wales city of Dubbo. Initially established to foster contact and friendship among gay & lesbian people living in rural Australia and to assist overcome their social isolation. These days, our membership numbers are, at times up to 350 strong and are spread throughout Australia.

The most important gatherings for members of Country Network are the mid-year meeting and our AGM. These two major meetings rotate through the various States and cities. Other social get-togethers are arranged from time to time at a local level.

Members are free to contact each other at any time for any reason - such personal contacts are the mainstay of the club. Members traveling - for work or pleasure - can often arrange to stay with other members; this is one of the major and most popular benefits of membership, and assists with the promotion of those friendships which are so important to us all.

Country Network publishes a monthly magazine to which members may contribute. Financial members receive a confidential membership list three times a year.

Country Network is a non-sectarian, non-political, and non-profit organisation. Membership is restricted to Australian residents only.

If you wish to know more about joining Country Network, see our Joining page.