Do you know a school that has a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)?
As part of our work supporting school-based workers, Rainbow Network Victoria is trying to find out which schools in Victoria have groups for same sex attracted students and their allies. We currently know 4 schools that have 'Gay Straight Alliance' (GSA) type groups. These groups provide a great opportunity for young people to meet, plan activities, run campaigns etc.
Same Sex Attracted? Aged 14-21? We need your help!
Write yourself into 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! We have already heard from 1200 young people - but we want to hear from 2500! The survey is open now.
Join us in fighting for Equal Love - 13th March 2010
On Saturday 13th March at 1pm we will be joining the crowds at the demonstration for same sex marriage rights. This is a crucial issue of equal rights, and a chance to challenge homophobia within the law.
Rainbow Network Victoria invites all our members, groups, and schools, to join us on the rally!
Rainbow Network at Pride 2010
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!
Family Planning Victoria - Sexual Diversity Presentation
Attached is a copy of the presentation used by Family Planning Victora in their work with schools and other groups. This was presented at the Rainbow Network Professional Development event on Sept 30th 2009.
Anyone who wishes to use this presentation must credit Family Planning Victoria. For more information please contact Mark by email on mcamilleri@FPV.ORG.AU.
Please note: some of the original pictures have been deleted to reduce the file size for sharing.
Feedback from SSAT Holiday Events in September
In the attached file you will find feedback and evaluation from the 60+ young people who attended the joint Rainbow Network holiday events in September.
For more info contact Kate on email: Kate.Arnott@knox.vic.gov.au
New Kaleidoscope Website
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
Youth Beyondblue FACTSHEET
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.
Gay Bingo
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!
Rainbow Network Stickers Now Available!
Please contact Roz to get hold of some stickers for your school or workplace!
These can be a great way to get across the message to your colleagues and to the young people you work with that you take the issues of being same sex attracted seriously, and aim to improve your practise in this area.
Give us a call to order yours today!
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