Butch Femme Trans and Melbourne Genderqueer Pride Picnic!
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Come along and enjoy Midsumma's Pride March, and then come hang out with BFT and Melbourne Genderqueer in Catani Gardens from 3pm.
Bring a share plate and drinks (No BYO alcohol though)
There's usually heaps of shade there so we'll only have a tent or marquee if the weather's shaping up to be really sunny, but bring along any sun umbrellas or similar if you want.
When: Sunday 5th Feb from 3pm
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Where: Catani Gardens, St. Kilda (look for the blue marquee - sort of a tent without sides)
Have your organisation included in the GLBTIQ rural services guide
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'Take Care OutBack There' is a state-wide sexual health project of Country Awareness Network, CAN. Its aim is to promote sexual health amongst rural and regional gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender Victorians.
We know that GLBTIQ people living in rural and regional Victoria do not always have the same access to social, support or health services as do our urban friends.
'Take Care OutBack There' is developing a resource guide/directory to help GLBTIQ people find services and social activities that are gay specific and/or gay friendly in rural and regional Victoria.
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Midsumma Play about family diversity- 'Matilda's Project'
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Written, acted, directed and produced by qualified primary and high school teachers, the play aims to break through the stereotypes and present a more balanced perspective of what constitutes a family.
Matilda's grade 1 teacher has set the class a project; to present about their families. Constantly bombarded with stereotypical images in books and media about what a family should look like, she is nervous about seeming different to her peers.
Through the sharing of books and personal stories, games, songs and art the audience is treated to a lighthearted, funny and inspiring experience that promotes inclusion.
Written and produced by Danny Gibbins and directed by Yma Zammit-Ross.
Where: CERES Community Environment Park
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Date: 25 - 29 January
Time: Wed-Sun 2:30pm
Wyndham City's new GLBTIQ group - 'Q'
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Wyndham City's new GLBTIQ social and support group 'Q' is up and running. Q is for young people, up to the age of 25 years old, in the Wyndham City area.
For more information, call 9742 8155 or email kate.mastroianni@wyndham.vic.gov.au
(Any interest in this program will be kept confidential)
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School Experience for Children of Gay and Lesbian Parents - Family Matters - Journal Article
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Research suggests that the children of gay and lesbian parents have similar psychological adjustment to children growing up in more traditional family structures. Nevertheless,these children may face some particular
challenges.In this article, VIVIEN RAY AND ROBIN GREGORY explore the school experiences of a small sample of children of gay and lesbian parents. They identify some common difficulties these children confront,and suggest some possible approaches to overcoming them.
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