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

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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National health organisations unite and called on the Government to legislate for marriage equality

By J Pope

In Crime and law, Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health, SHINE SA news & events

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The Equality Campaign, August 2017 More than 35 leading health organisations across the nation – including SHINE SA – have united together and called on the Federal Government to legislate for marriage equality and put an end to marriage discrimination. Tiernan Brady, Executive Director, The Equality Campaign welcomed the statement, “It’s easy in the middle of all the politics to...

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

By J Pope

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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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AMA throws its weight behind same-sex marriage, declares it a health issue

By J Pope

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The Age, May 20, 2017 The nation’s most powerful doctors’ group has thrown its weight behind same-sex marriage for the first time, declaring it a public health issue and calling on politicians to end the divisive debate. In an unprecedented move, the president of the typically conservative group, Dr Michael Gannon, has written to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader...

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Pregnancy problems are leading global killer of females aged 15 to 19

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In Crime and law, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Gynaecology & andrology, Mental health & sexual health, Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health, Sexual, gendered & partner violence, Young people

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The Guardian, Tuesday 16 May 2017 14.01 AEST Pregnancy complications are the leading cause of death globally among females aged 15-19, with self-harm in second place, a global study has found. More than 1.2 million female and male adolescents die annually, the World Health roaOrganization (WHO) report said – the majority from preventable causes including mental health issues, poor nutrition...

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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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