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Writing Themselves in 3 (WTi3) report| summary:
| | The third national study on the sexual health and wellbeing of same sex attracted and gender questioning young people. | | source:
| | GLHV | | link:
| | http://www.glhv.org.au/node/657 | | priority:
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The Hyper Study| summary:
| | a health project for young, same-sex attracted men. | | text 1:
| | If you are a 16 to 20 year old male who are attracted to men, the Sexual Health Research Unit at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre is conducting a young men's health project that you may be interested in. | | text 2:
| | This study is being conducted by the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC), part of Alfred Health. | | source:
| | Hyper | | link:
| | http://www.hyper.org.au/ | | priority:
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Breastscreen survey for lesbian, bisexual or trans women| summary:
| | If you are over 40, you are asked to participate in a short survey | | source:
| | http://www.breastscreen.org.au/ | | link:
| | http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8MP6XGN | | priority:
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Safe Schools Coalition Victoria| summary:
| | SSCV is a partnership between Rainbow Network Victoria and the Foundation for Young Australians | | text 1:
| | Our aim is that schools in Victoria are places where same sex attracted and gender questioning young people are supported, where every family can belong, where every teacher can teach and every student can learn. | | source:
| | SSCV | | link:
| | http://www.safeschoolscoalitionvictoria.org.au/ | | priority:
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Chillout 2011| summary:
| | Tickets for the major ChillOut events for 2011 are now on sale via our ticketing partner trybooking.com. | | text 1:
| | It’s time to start planning your ChillOut 2011 experience, and by buying your tickets in advance you’ll save time, save money and be sure you won’t miss out on anything. | | source:
| | ChillOut | | link:
| | http://chilloutfestival.com.au/ | | priority:
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“Which team do you barrack for?”| summary:
| | launch of Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria’s (GLHV) “Coming out” series of 6 footy posters. | | text 1:
| | The posters 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. | | text 2:
| | use link to order | | source:
| | GLHV | | link:
| | http://www.glhv.org.au/node/640 | | priority:
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HIV rate rises for young gay men| summary:
| | HIV infections are on the rise among young gay men in Victoria, prompting calls for more prevention campaigns to combat the virus. | | text 1:
| | Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia today says the number of gay Victorian men being diagnosed with HIV in their 20s has jumped from 36 in 2007 to 59 last year. This occurred while infections stabilised or dropped among gay men aged 30 and above. | | source:
| | The Age | | link:
| | http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/hiv-rate-rises-for-young-gay-men-20101212-18u16.html | | priority:
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New church opens arms in Northcote| summary:
| | Melbourne’s newest GLBT inclusive church is holding Sunday meetings in Northcote. | | text 1:
| | Acts2Faith Fellowship was founded recently as a contemporary church where everyone is welcome "regardless of status, sexual orientation or background". | | text 2:
| | Acts2Faith Fellowship meets every Sunday at 3 pm at 2 East St, Northcote. For details, contact Becky Bauer by email: acts2faithfellowship@y7mail.com | | link:
| | http://mcv.gaynewsnetwork.com.au/news/new-church-opens-arms-in-northcote-008265.html | | priority:
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'Who is in your family?' Resource Kit| summary:
| | A resource kit for early childhood services, primary schools and the rainbow families who use them. Produced by the Rainbow Families Council, 2010. | | text 1:
| | Officially launched at their February 2010 conference by the City of Darebin Mayor Cr Vince Fontana, they have re-launched the entire kit online to coincide with the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 17. | | source:
| | Rainbow Families | | link:
| | http://www.rainbowfamilies.org.au/pages/information/who-is-in-your-family-resource-kit.php | | priority:
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Beyond Homophobia Blueprint Launch| summary:
| | Beyond Homophobia: Meeting the needs of same sex attracted and gender questioning young people in Victoria' was launched on April 20th by the Hon Lisa Neville, Minister for Mental Health and Community Services. | | text 1:
| | At the launch she spoke about the need to support sexual diversity and how much more needs to be done for young people who are vulnerable in our society. | | text 2:
| | download available from Rainbow network | | source:
| | Rainbow Network | | link:
| | http://www.rainbownetwork.net.au/news/beyond-homophobia-blueprint-launch | | priority:
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Hope for GLBTI aged care reform| summary:
| | The Federal Government’s Productivity Commission will tour the country seeking public opinion on proposed changes to the aged-care system | | text 1:
| | The Commission’s draft report ‘Caring for Older Australians’ was released on January 21 and had the distinction of being the first national report on aged care that gave consideration to GLBTI people. The report acknowledged that queer elderly citizens required tailored accommodation and care | | source:
| | MCV: Robert Smith | | link:
| | http://mcv.gaynewsnetwork.com.au/news/hope-for-glbti-aged-care-reform-008417.html | | priority:
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Gay surrogacy victory| summary:
| | A local gay couple have successfully won a Family Court ruling awarding the non-genetic father full parental rights. | | text 1:
| | A surrogate mother in Mumbai carried eggs impregnated with sperm from one of the men and gave birth to the 20-month-old twin girls over two years ago. | | source:
| | MCV: Robert Smith | | link:
| | http://mcv.gaynewsnetwork.com.au/news/gay-surrogacy-victory-008405.html | | priority:
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New guide to beat safety| summary:
| | A Victorian rural HIV and STI prevention organisation has released a new resource on beats for men-who-have-sex-with-men in regional areas. | | text 1:
| | The wallet-size information pack — Beating Around the Bush — was developed by the Country Awareness Network (CAN) as part of the Take Care OutBack There project, in conjunction with the Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men’s Community Health Centre. | | source:
| | Southern Star: | | link:
| | http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/2011/01/18/new-guide-to-beat-safety/42375 | | priority:
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Welcome to Ausgender| summary:
| | Ausgender is a community based support and social group for the Transgendered and Transsexual community. | | text 1:
| | Their aim is to offer support, information and a safe social environment for members to interact, and enhance the wonderful journey that is our 'special' lives. | | text 2:
| | Although they are based in Melbourne, their services and support structures extend to all other states within Australia (and overseas). | | source:
| | Ausgender | | link:
| | http://www.ausgender.com.au/ | | priority:
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Yooralla seeks carers| summary:
| | A prominent non-profit organisation is looking to recruit same-sex couples and singleA prominent non-profit organisation is looking to recruit same-sex couples and singles to care for disabled children.s to care for disabled children. | | text 1:
| | Yooralla Victoria has one same-sex couple on their books, but they’re on a search for more to fill a chronic shortage of carers. | | text 2:
| | Yooralla will be releasing more information over the coming weeks. | | link:
| | http://mcv.gaynewsnetwork.com.au/news/yooralla-seeks-carers-008351.html | | priority:
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Yooralla seeks carers| summary:
| | A prominent non-profit organisation is looking to recruit same-sex couples and singles to care for disabled children. | | text 1:
| | Yooralla Victoria has one same-sex couple on their books, but they’re on a search for more to fill a chronic shortage of carers. | | source:
| | MCV: Robert Smith | | link:
| | http://mcv.gaynewsnetwork.com.au/news/yooralla-seeks-carers-008351.html | | priority:
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Vic Greens seek marriage views| summary:
| | The Victorian Greens have made their first step towards introducing a state same-sex marriage bill. Led by GLBTI spokeswoman Sue , the Greens are calling on the wider community for their views on how the bill should be developed | | text 1:
| | The party will take public submissions on how the law should be framed and say they will follow the lead of their Tasmanian counterparts who have tabled a bill to allow for same-sex marriage. | | source:
| | Southern Star | | link:
| | http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/2011/01/18/vic-greens-seek-marriage-views/42171 | | priority:
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ALL SORTS OF HELP FOR GAMBLERS| summary:
| | Help is at hand for GLBTI problem gamblers, with a new resource launched this month. | | text 1:
| | The ALSO Foundation and Gambler’s Help have teamed up to produce a new brochure – titled Allsorts – for GLBTI people who may be struggling with excessive betting. | | text 2:
| | Gambler’s Help community educator Kate Little said problem gambling is an issue that affects the entire Victorian community. | | link:
| | http://www.sstar.net.au/news/2010/10/28/all-sorts-of-help-for-gamblers/15370 | | priority:
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Well Proud | summary:
| | A guide to GLBTI inclusive practice for health and human services | | text 1:
| | Launched by the Hon the Hon Daniel Andrews MP, Minister for Health on the 3 December 2009, the GLBTI MAC, has developed Well proud to assist the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and funded agencies improve the quality of care provided to their GLBTI clients. | | text 2:
| | Well Proud draws on national and international research on the health and wellbeing of GLBTI people and on guidelines for GLBTI-sensitive practice and service delivery that have been developed here and overseas. | | source:
| | Vic Dept of Human Services | | link:
| | http://www.health.vic.gov.au/glbtimac/resources.htm#glbti | | priority:
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Gay Dads Alliance| summary:
| | Gay Dads Alliance was formed in 2010, to progress the rights of gay dads and their children. | | text 1:
| | Representing gay dads from all forms of fatherhood such as surrogacy, co-parenting, adoption, fostering and gay dads from a straight relationship. | | source:
| | gaydadsalliance.com.au | | link:
| | http://www.gaydadsalliance.com.au/# | | priority:
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Northcote Kids Group| summary:
| | A new group for children of gay and lesbian parents is starting in Northcote next month. | | text 1:
| | The group will focus on fun and give kids a chance to speak about their families in a safe environment with other children in rainbow families. | | text 2:
| | When: 5 weekly Sunday sessions from Nov14 Who: Children grades 2- 6 Cost: $80 or $60 concession For information | | contact:
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Regional suicide plan| summary:
| | Geelong and Shepparton have been singled out as recipients of a state government grant to roll out suicide prevention projects for same-sex attracted and gender questioning youth. | | text 1:
| | The Geelong Adolescent Sexuality Project (GASP) and Shepparton Uniting Care’s Cutting Edge program will each receive $215,000 annually for four years to role out the initiatives. | | source:
| | Southern Star: | | link:
| | http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/australia-news/victoria-news/2010/11/11/regional-suicide-plan-2/34113 | | priority:
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Gay, lesbian prejudice on rise at schools| summary:
| | HOMOPHOBIC abuse of gay and lesbian teenagers has increased in the past six years, with schools the main forum for violence and exclusion, according to a national survey | | text 1:
| | Researchers at La Trobe University found that 61 per cent of the 3134 teenagers surveyed had been verbally abused because of their sexuality and 18 per cent had been assaulted, with some treated in hospital. | | text 2:
| | Despite a legal requirement to provide a safe environment, more than 80 per cent of abuse occurred in schools. The increase in abuse was significant, with less than half of those surveyed reporting verbal abuse in an earlier survey in 2004. | | source:
| | The Age: Denise Ryan | | link:
| | http://www.theage.com.au/national/gay-lesbian-prejudice-on-rise-at-schools-20101118-17zi6.html | | priority:
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Fourth man sought in gay-bashing robbery| summary:
| | Police have released an image of a fourth suspect they believe responsible for a vicious gay-bashing and robbery in Collingwood in October. | | text 1:
| | Police have already questioned three of the men alleged to have been involved. | | text 2:
| | Detective Senior Constable Matt Archer told The Age one of the suspects had admitted the four had gone to Collingwood "with the intent to assault and to assault homosexuals." The attack took place on Sunday October 10 on Gipps Street near Rupert Street about 2:15am. A 21-year-old and a 24-year-old were walking along the street when they were approached by the four, who asked directions and then assaulted them. | | source:
| | MCV | | link:
| | http://mcv.gaynewsnetwork.com.au/news/fourth-man-sought-008273.html | | priority:
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Research project: Gender Eyedentity| text 1:
| | This research is being conducted as part of the requirements for a research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology at Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland by Mr. Ashley van Houten | | text 2:
| | This study will build on previous research into transsexualism. Furthermore, the study develops a theoretical framework to assist our understanding of the experience of transsexuals after they have commenced living in their preferred gender. | | source:
| | gendereyedentity.net | | link:
| | http://www.gendereyedentity.net/default.html | | priority:
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