Rainbow Network Victoria

Rainbow Network Victoria was proud to march with students from schools across Victoria at Pride 2010 here in Melbourne. We were particularly pleased to be joined by boys in uniform from Melbourne High School, together with their school banner and principal!

Do you work with same sex attracted young people aged 14-21 in Australia? Now is their chance to write themselves in to Australian history by filling out the third national Australian survey on same sex attracted youth at www.wti3.org.au! This is THE survey that makes a REAL difference to policies and services; support it! The survey is open now, and closes in April 2010.

Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria launched its brand new calendar for 2010 on Dec 3rd. You can now buy a copy for yourself, or give a unique Christmas present to friends and family for just $20.
The order form is below, along with a preview of the calendar itself.
You can also call 9285 5382 to order. Credit cards accepted.
Order yours today!

School Students Join Rally for Same Sex Marriage Rights

A 'Year of Action' to fight for Same Sex Marriage Rights began noisily on Saturday 28th November in cities across Australia. In Melbourne over 2,500 people gathered at the state library to hear speakers including state Education Minister Bronwyn Pike.

The crowds, including students from several schools in Melbourne, took to the streets to show their anger at the recent attempts by the Labor Party to block same sex marriage through the senate enquiry and interference in the ACT.

The Kaleidoscope Gay Straight Alliance has created a website for GLBTI young people! It is informative, interactive and dynamic and can be used by young people to find out information and put them in touch with a supportive community. It is also useful for workers and people wishing to support GLBTI young people.

Check it out! www.kaleidoscopegsa.com.au

Beyondblue has recently developed a factsheet around same-sex attraction and gender issues. It is useful in overviewing the issues facing same sex attracted and transgender young people and provides links to further information and support services.
Download the factsheet here or follow the link: http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/youthbeyondblu...

Here is a quick fun game developed by The Action Centre (Family Planning Victoria). Anyone can use it, and its called 'Gay Bingo'.

The purpose of this game is both educational in the sense that it can teach same sex attracted and transgender young people about a few services and images related to the LGBT community as well as just to have fun!

I hope you and the young people enjoy playing it!

Please contact Robert at The Action Centre with any comments or questions: 9654 4766