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Summary of results: Trans Pathways: the mental health experiences and care pathways of trans young people

By J Pope
In Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health, Sex & relationships education, Young people
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Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, September 1, 2017 Trans Pathways is the largest study ever conducted of the mental health and care pathways of trans and gender diverse young people in Australia (859 participants). It is also the first Australian study to incorporate the views of parents and guardians of trans young people (194 participants). What did Trans Pathways tell us? Trans young people are...

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‘I Just Want to Be Myself’: How We Can Challenge Homophobia, Transphobia, and Racism in Australian Schools

By J Pope
In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health, Multicultural communities, Sex & relationships education, Sexual, gendered & partner violence, Young people
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Journal of Intercultural Studies Volume 38, 2017 – Issue 4, Pages 469-479 Roz Ward, La Trobe University Abstract: Drawing on the experiences of Safe Schools Coalition in Australia since 2010, this article focuses on the potential for successfully challenging homophobia, transphobia, and racism in schools. The discussion challenges assumptions about the incompatibility of cultural difference...

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Careers at SHINE: Young Leader/Project Worker, Safe Schools Anti-bullying Initiative

By J Pope
In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health, Sex & relationships education, SHINE SA news & events, Young people
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SHINE SA, 6/6/17 Young Leader/Project Worker, Safe Schools Anti-bullying Initiative ASO 4, part-time Project Worker position Based at Woodville, SA Opportunity to positively change young people’s lives Is making school life safer and more inclusive for LGBTIQ people your passion? We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our team on a part-time basis of up to 22.5 hours per week...

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State Government to fully fund Safe Schools anti bullying initiative

By J Pope
In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health, Sex & relationships education, SHINE SA news & events, Young people
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Hon Susan Close MP, Minister for Education and Child Development, Government of South Australia. Press release published: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 A new Safe Schools anti-bullying initiative will be made available from July to assist public secondary schools in tackling the unacceptably high rates of bullying and suicide among LGBTI students. The refreshed initiative will be delivered by SHine SA...

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The reality of Safe Schools

By J Pope
In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health, Sex & relationships education, Young people
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The Guardian, Wednesday 14 December 2016 06.27 AEDT The speed with which modern societies are adapting to the upending of conventional ideas about gender and sexual identity “may be the most important cultural metamorphosis of our time”, wrote Jenna Wortham in the New York Times Magazine a few months ago. Heteronormativity, cisgender, gender binary, queer theory and gender fluidity are now...

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LGBT Seniors Are Being Pushed Back Into the Closet

By J Pope
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The Atlantic, August 31 2016 Reluctance to reveal their sexual identity is widespread among non-heterosexual senior citizens in long-term care. A recent national survey of this population by the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging—which provides support and services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender elders—found that the respondents were frequently mistreated by care-center staff...

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