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A range of other organisations provide support to SSA young people and to schools working on these issues. Scroll down or follow the links for more information on the following topics: |
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- Generation Q - The Pride & Diversity Project - Breaking Through Project - The Eastern Region Gay and Lesbian Youth Project - Kaleidoscope | |
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Generation Q is a three-year project of Good Shepherd and is funded by the William Buckland Foundation, Myer Foundation and Foundation For Young Australians. The project works with the local community of Brimbank towards creating a safe and supportive environment for same sex attracted (SSA) and transgender young people. The project incorporates a weekly social support group, collaborative work with local secondary schools and community education initiatives. To find out more contact Jemma Mead on: 9364 3200, gsyouth@infoxchange.net.au | |
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The Pride & Diversity Project is a three-year initiative that is funded by the Commonwealth Government department of Health and Aged Care. It is an innovative project that provides a complete service to gay, lesbian, bisexual young people and those questioning their sexuality in the City of Monash. The project focuses on enhancing the quality of life for same sex attracted young people. The program includes Outreach support and counselling through:
Community development The project will develop an educational package for schools and community health agencies. The package will include information and resources, including:
If you are interested in being part of the group or require additional information about the Project please call or email Shlom Eshel on 9561 7359 or 0402 208 070, shlome@monash.vic.gov.au | |
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The Breaking Through Project has been developed in response to Department of Education and Training (DE&T)’s and the Health Department’s (the Mental Health Branch particularly) broader concern with bullying and violence in schools, and the link between that and depression and suicide in young people, particularly in rural communities. The aim of the Breaking Through Project has been to involve the school, families and their community working in partnership to support a greater acceptance of diversity in all aspects of school community life. Six schools in the Macedon Ranges/Outer Western region of Victoria have participated in Breaking Through from 2001 to 2003. Throughout 2001/2002, groups of year 10 and 11 students from each of the participating schools, drawn from across all subject and curriculum areas came together for two weeks, rehearsed, developed and performed a number of dramatic performances focusing on difficult issues experienced in their respective school communities. Bryan Derrick, from the Theatre of the Oppressed, directed the students. The students performed to all year 9, 10, 11 & some year 12 students, the staff and the community. Each performance involved the audience in an interactive exploration of the gritty issues, highlighting homophobia, raised by the students around discrimination and oppression. Focus groups, community forums, workshops and curriculum materials have also been developed and used in different levels of the school community, including feedback from parents and friends. In 2002, the Breaking Through Project facilitated and organised the training for many schools in the region Since its inception, The Breaking Through Project has had a significant impact on its target school communities, and also on the development of strategic policy and programming in school communities and agencies statewide. Students have reported changes in responses to bullying and harassment from both students and staff. "I feel differently about all kids at school now. Especially those who get teased. I'm aware of how judgemental I was before. It's important to make lots of different friends" (Year 11 student). Stories have been collected from students, staff and parents around discrimination and harassment on an anonymous website, email, and via the post. "All students in all schools should see this work. It takes a lot of courage to look at the issues in the truthful way that this project does" (parent). The booklets produced in each of the schools give voice to the stories of the students, teachers and parents of their experience of victimization and discrimination and suggested solutions. For more information on the Breaking Through Project contact: Kerry Proctor The Bouverie Centre 50 Flemington St. Flemington. 3021 Ph: 93769844(w) 0412883458(m) Email: k.proctor@latrobe.edu.au | |
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| The Regional Gay and Lesbian Youth Project is a 3 year DHS funded project, which is an initiative of SEA (Same Sex Attracted Eastern Action group) The project aims to develop a systematic and coordinated response to service delivery and development for same sex attracted young people (SSAY) across eastern metropolitan Melbourne The project targets Secondary Schools & Youth Service Providers How can the project assist you? Resources Information about supports & services for SSAY, training material for youth service providers & teachers, & resources for young people Professional Development and Training Education for youth service providers, community groups, teachers & school staff Secondary Consultation Information & support for working with young people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning their sexuality. Whole School Approach Support & resources for school to develop holistic approach to create safe & supportive environments for all students that’s free of homophobia. Information available
For more info please contact: Lynda Thompson Eastern Region Lesbian & Gay Youth Project Worker Knox Youth Services, Locked Bag 1, Wantirna South, 3152 Ph: 9298 8858 Mob: 0408 689 715 Fax: 9298 8445 E-mail: Lynda.Thompson@knox.vic.gov.au Web: http://www.knox.vic.gov.au/ssay | |
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| Kaleidoscope is a project supporting same sex attracted young people on the Morington Peninsula. As well as running a group for 16-21 year olds (with 14 and 15 year olds being supported), the project worker has devised a sexual diversity education module to promote tolerance and sensitivity around same sex attracted issues for teachers and students. Inservice training is available to staff in secondary colleges offering specific strategies and considerations impacting on the wellbeing of students and school welfare policy. The project worker also does direct teaching to different year levels and can attend the same class on a one off basis or run a short-term program with the students. She also organises forums and information days with guest speakers for schools and agencies on the Mornington Peninsula. Contact: Viv Ray, Kaleidoscope Project worker, on 0408 483 980, Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service on 59794443, or email: kaleidoscope@infoxchange.net.au | |