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Downloadable resources for schools and parents, developed by the SSAFE Project. Information on how to implement a whole-school approach, advice, support and information for parents and student surveys. Scroll down or follow the links for information about: |
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- Making Sense - Booklet - Sexuality and Homophobia School Audit - For Students - SSAFE in Schools - Whole School Resource - Creating SSAFE Schools - SSAFE Resources Order Form | |
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| 'Making Sense' is a booklet for parents of gay, lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender children that provides the reader with information, referral and support details. It answers many questions parents have when their child comes out, breaks down some of the myths and stereotypes and give information on how to support yourself and your children. It also includes a referral list along with a booklist for further reading. It is included here in PDF format. For hard copies, contact PFLAG, or the Family Planning Bookshop and Library at 901 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. Phone (03) 9257 0146, or Fax (03) 92570121. An order form is available at the bottom of this page on the SSAFE Resources Order Form | |
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| How is your school doing? Many schools are not very supportive places for students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or simply unsure about their sexuality. Every student has a right to feel safe at school, and to get support when they need it. This questionnaire has been designed to find out from students how supportive their own school is for students who are attracted to people of the same sex. By filling it in, you’ll be helping your school to make decisions about the best ways to ensure that they provide a safe environment for all students. | |
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| Same-Sex Attracted Friendly Environments in Schools: a Whole-School Resource: Implementing a comprehensive approach to supporting same-sex attracted students and challenging homophobia. The Same-Sex Attracted Friendly Environments in Schools Whole-School Resource is designed to support schools in implementing a whole-school approach to student wellbeing that is inclusive of the needs of those who are same-sex attracted. Four booklets cover the research and what we know of the experiences and needs of these students in schools, the relevant policies and legislation to support this work, processes for implementing an inclusive whole-school approach, and practical examples of the work that is already taking place in Victorian schools. Also included are tools for reviewing school policies and practices on issues of sexual diversity, and a resource for parents. Hard copies are available from the Family Planning Victoria Library and Bookshop, 901 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, Victoria. Phone (03) 9257 0146. (Postage and Handling = $11.00 to within Australia). Order forms can be downloaded from the relevant link in the section below. | |
| Booklet one: The research evidence | |
| Booklet two: Policy, legislation and Frameworks | |
| Booklet three: Processes and strategies | |
| Booklet four: school based practice | |
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| Information for parents on the role of partnerships with schools in supporting sexual and gender diversity is contained in the following attachment: | |
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You can now download an order form for the following SSAFE Resources (Note that postage and handling prices listed within are relevant only to destnations within Australia):
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