We're Family Too
Recently, the ground breaking report "We're Family Too": a report into the effects of homophobia in Arabic speaking communities in NSW, was launched.
We're Family Too is a vital report that documents the effects of homophobia on same sex attracted (SSA) people from Arabic-speaking backgrounds in NSW, while also drawing attention to racism and stereotyping within NSW's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community. The report also examines how SSA people from Arabic-speaking backgrounds in NSW provide support for each other, and notes a range of initiatives that can address the effects of homophobia and racism in our communities.
For a copy of the report and an important and welcome opportunity to offer support and information to affected communities in NSW, please go to www.wearefamilytoo.com.au. This website contains links to agencies and organisations who provide information and support for same sex attracted people from Arabic-speaking backgrounds and their families. These links currently include Arab Council Australia, Beit el Hob, Queer Muslims In Australia , Muslims Against Homophobia, Twenty10, Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service, Transgender Anti-Violence Project and the Inner City Legal Centre.
GQ: GenderQuestioning
GQ: Gender Questioning is a resource designed to provide information and support to young people aged 16-25 who are questioning their gender.
Printed copies also available. Please email r.ward@latrobe.edu.au or call 03 9285 5131
Twenty10 Counselling Needs Assessment
Raina Jardin recently completed a needs assessment of the Twenty10 Counselling Program.
Executive Summary (PDF 160kb)
Full Report (PDF 90kb)
For a MEDIA RELEASE regarding this report, please click here.
Twenty10 Strategic Plan 2010-2015
The Twenty10 Strategic Plan 2010-2015 is available here for download.
Strategic_Plan_10-15.pdf (320kb)
We encourage you to provide feedback or to suggest ways in which we can work together to achieve our goals.
Write to info@twenty10.org.au
For a MEDIA RELEASE regarding this report, please click here.
New Twenty10 Gender Identity Poster
Twenty10 has released a new poster promoting gender diversity. The text on the poster reads:
"Wherever you and your gender sit, there is a place for you.
Gender, sex and sexuality are not black and white.
If you are under 26 and identify as transgender, intersex of gender-queer
or are exploring what gender means for you, Twenty10 can help you
access the support and information you may need."
This poster is a great one to have up in your service or consultation room to ensure that people feel comfortable and welcome to talk about their gender identity or issues they may be having.
To order a copy of this free poster, e-mail info@twenty10.org.au
Twenty10/Family Planning Welcome Poster
Twenty10, in partnership with Family Planning NSW and the NSW Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service has a poster promoting that helps you to show your service/office is a welcoming and supportive place. The text on the poster reads:
"Some girls like other girls.
Some guys like other guys.
Some like both.
Some are straight.
Some are not sure.
You are all welcome here."
It then lists contact details for three support agencies.
This poster was originally produced in Victoria by the Way Out project and we are very proud to be offering it in NSW.
To order a copy of this free poster, e-mail info@twenty10.org.au
Helpful resources
Menu items on the right indicate pages that are available. We will add to these pages and the menu over the next month. The menu will include coming out resources, gender, sexuality, parent support resources, things for teachers, anti-homophobia and safety and others.
In the meantime, a helpful website is the GLHV Clearinghouse, based in Melbourne. You can visit their website by clicking here.
There are three more local sites that are also accumulating some helpful resources:
GLYSSN (St George Youth Services) - www.glyssn.com
Not So Straight (Mountain Youth Services Team) - www.notsostraight.com.au
ACON (AIDS Council of NSW) - www.acon.org.au
