Coming Out Footy Posters
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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 lesbian, gay or bisexual.
The posters have been approved by the AFL and use images of parents and children in football colours, sharing the moment of 'coming out'.
All posters are available individually or as a set. To order your copies please email r.ward@latrobe.edu.au or call 9285 5131.
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WayOut Challenges Homophobic Discrimination
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An anti-discrimination case set to challenge the rights of religious groups to discriminate against gay and lesbian people is being heard in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal this week.
The WayOut Project rural youth group lodged a case against the Christian Brethren, owners of Phillip Island Adventure Resort, two years ago after being refused use of the resort camping facilities.
WayOut claims the Christian Brethren resort owners discriminated against them because of their sexuality when they refused to accept a booking for their camp in June 2007.
The camp was a planned as a suicide prevention initiative for same-sex attracted youth from rural areas who may have experienced homophobic harassment in their home towns.
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'Different Families' Research Report on Children with Gay Parents
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Stonewall has published groundbreaking research examining the experiences of children with gay parents. ‘Different Families’ is based on interviews conducted by the University of Cambridge with over 80 children and young people from the age of four, all of whom have lesbian and gay parents.
The research provides shocking insights into the prevalence of homophobia in Britain’s schools, including primary schools. The children who experience this, although not gay themselves, identify that many schools still don’t address it.
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AFL Players Anti-Homophobia Advert
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headspace has joined forces with the AFL Players Association (AFLPA) to say no to homophobia.
headspace has launched an online video campaign to highlight the fact that positive messages about inclusion and diversity, delivered by high profile members of the community, can have a positive impact on mental health.
Featuring the words of North Melbourne player Drew Petrie and Hawthorn Premiership player Brad Sewell, the video shows previously-released images of past and present AFL players and coaches holding signs voicing their views on homophobia.
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Tackling Homophobia in Schools
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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 it happen.
The grant to GLHV and Rainbow Network Victoria was announced on Joy 94.9FM on Saturday 15th May. The money will be used to provide core training for school staff and to set up a Safe Schools Coalition for Victoria - more news to follow soon!
Click on the link below to see the story in the southern star paper, and the other link to hear Bronwyn Pike's game plan as part of International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO).
http://www.sstar.net.au/news/2010/05/27/cash-for-safer-schools/11154
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