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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
  • Beyond Homophobia Blueprint Launch - 'Beyond Homophobia: Meeting the needs of same sex attracted and gender questioning young people in Victoria' was launched on April 20th by the Hon... 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

Training

Training in 2010

FREE Professional Supervision
1 week 6 days from now
Fri, 13/08/2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

FREE Professional supervision led by a very experienced counsellor and social work practitioner. This is an additional service for those members of the Rainbow Network who feel they need more relevant professional supervision.

Places in the group are limited. Participants can join the group at any stage.

If you would like more information on what professional supervision entails, or how the group will work please get in touch. If you would like to book a place please send me an email. Bookings for the next session will close on Weds 11th August..

Working Across Cultures: Exploring Expectations, Traditions and Opportunities
2 weeks 5 days from now
Thu, 19/08/2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm

This workshop looks at similarities and differences in cultures and their impact on how people live their lives. In particular, we will explore the impact of cultures on attitudes towards community, family, and sexuality. There will also be discussion around cross-cultural communication skills that might be particularly useful when working in this space.

To find out more, book a place, or register your interest in any of these events please email Roz at: r.ward@latrobe.edu.au or call (03) 9285 5131.

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FREE Professional Supervision
1 week 6 days from now
Fri, 13/08/2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

FREE Professional supervision led by a very experienced counsellor and social work practitioner. This is an additional service for those members of the Rainbow Network who feel they need more relevant professional supervision.

Places in the group are limited. Participants can join the group at any stage.

If you would like more information on what professional supervision entails, or how the group will work please get in touch. If you would like to book a place please send me an email. Bookings for the next session will close on Weds 11th August..

Working Across Cultures: Exploring Expectations, Traditions and Opportunities
2 weeks 5 days from now
Thu, 19/08/2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm

This workshop looks at similarities and differences in cultures and their impact on how people live their lives. In particular, we will explore the impact of cultures on attitudes towards community, family, and sexuality. There will also be discussion around cross-cultural communication skills that might be particularly useful when working in this space.

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Coming out Community information Cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD) Families/parents Gender Gender questioning GLBTI Health promotion Health workers Homelessness Homophobia Mental health/depression Poster Reports Requests for research participants Research Resources Resources for teachers Rural support Same sex attracted young people Schools Sexual health Sexually transmitted infections (STI) Training Transgender Victorian reports Your rights
Contact: Roz Ward T: (03) 9285 5131 E: r.ward@latrobe.edu.au