By Lindy Kerin
Justice Michael Kirby told the forum that churches need to be more accepting of the gay and lesbian community and must make church-run retirement homes more gay-friendly. (AAP: Sergio Dionisio)
For many people, growing old is a difficult process. But a forum in Sydney last night heard it is particularly hard for members of the gay and lesbian community.
The AIDS Council of New South Wales says older gays and lesbians are probably the most invisible and least cared for of all senior groups, suffering discrimination on many fronts.
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SOURCE: AbcNetAu
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