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Recent news

  • Gender Questioning (GQ) 2010 Booklet - We are pleased to provide a newly revised and updated version of our booklet 'Gender Questioning' or GQ. The booklet is aimed at people aged 16 to 25... read more
  • Searching for Gay Straight Alliances (GSA) in Schools! - 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... read more
  • 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... read more
  • Speakers Bureau - Speakers Wanted! - Groups for same sex attracted and trans young people who are looking for guest speakers, or speakers who are looking for groups of young people to... read more
  • Stories of people living with HIV/AIDS - A fantastic new resource produced by People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) Victoria. ‘Changing Voices’ is a book and a DVD produced to tell the stories... read more
  • Ausgender - Trans* Support Group and Website - Ausgender is a new community based support and social group for the Transgendered and Transsexual community. It aims to offer support, information... read more
  • Tackling Homophobia in Schools - Bronwyn Pike, Minister of Education in Victoria, has given a message of commitment to tackling homophobia in schools and pledged $80,000 to help make... read more
  • AFL Players Anti-Homophobia Advert - headspace has joined forces with the AFL Players Association (AFLPA) to say no to homophobia. headspace has launched an online video campaign to... read more
  • 'Different Families' Research Report on Children with Gay Parents - Stonewall has published groundbreaking research examining the experiences of children with gay parents. ‘Different Families’ is based on interviews... read more
  • Coming Out Footy Posters - A new set of 6 posters that take a humorous look at a serious issue, how young people tell their parents and other family members that they are... read more

Speakers Bureau

The following volunteers have offered to be available to speak to young people at your group or project. Please contact Roz by emailing r.ward@latrobe.edu.au for more specific information, and to check availability.

Sally Goldner
Transgender Victoria
Available to speak on: Transgender Issues
Not available: Sundays

Emily Todorov
Beyond Blue Youth Ambassador
Available to speak on: Mental health & young people, specifically SSAGQ young people.
Personal experiences with depression, anxiety, homophobia and coming out.
Not available: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Coral Teague
Available to speak on: Personal experiences of being a parent of a same sex attracted son who died, and offering support to parents, young people, and others through ‘coming out’ and her own journey.

Dr Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli
Deakin University and Australian Gay Multicultural Council
Available to speak on: Gender diversity, sexual diversity and cultural diversity in schools.

Mark Camilleri
Family Planning Victoria Action Centre
Available to speak on: education and training service in the areas of health protection, STI and BBV prevention and education to meet the needs of clients and agencies. (small fee applies)

Please note: Speakers are not accredited by Rainbow Network Victoria and do not speak for Rainbow Network Victoria.

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FREE Professional Supervision
2 days 6 hours from now
Mon, 13/09/2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

All members are welcome to join our monthly free professional group supervision. The group meets here at ARCSHS, 215 Franklin St, Melbourne.

This is a great opportunity for you to talk about your work with peers, and to enjoy the benefits of professional supervision with a highly experienced facilitator. Those who have attended so far enthuse about how great these sessions are - don't miss out! You can come for one or more sessions.

Please email r.ward@latrobe.edu.au to book your place.

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Contact: Roz Ward T: (03) 9285 5131 E: r.ward@latrobe.edu.au