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

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...

Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia Survey Results, Part 6: Discrimination in Health, Community Services or Aged Care

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Posted on June 4, 2017 by Alastair Lawrie, at alastairlawrie.net This post is the final in a series of six, reporting the results of The State of Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia survey I conducted at the start of 2017. In all, 1,672 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) Australians provided valid responses to that survey. In this article, I will be focusing on...

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

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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...

State Government to fully fund Safe Schools anti bullying initiative

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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...

Interpersonal violence & LGBTIQ communities: Understanding & responding to experiences of LGBTIQ clients

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Addressing Violence Alliance (AVA) Featuring experts and dynamic guest speakers on current best practice policies and practice when working with LGBTIQ communities and their experiences of violence. This forum will cover policy & research perspectives, organizational & practitioner perspectives, as well as gaps and future advocacy goals. Including · Dr Niki Vincent (Commissioner for Equal...

Respect toolkit rolled out for every school in Australia

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Our Watch, Oct 10, 2016
Every Australian school can access respectful relationships education, a key approach to ending violence against women and their children, with the help of an evidence-based toolkit released today by Our Watch.

Read more here 
Find The Respectful Relationships Education Toolkit here.
Find the Respectful Relationships Pilot Evaluation here.

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