Coming Out Tip Sheet and Work Sheet
A tip sheet for young people thinking about coming out. The tip sheet emphasises personal safety and explores what needs to be considered in deciding to come out or not.
ComingOutTipSheet.PDF (82KB)
A follow up to the Coming Out Tip Sheet, the Work Sheet gets young people to answer some questions and to think about how they will react in different scenarios. Again, it emphasises personal safety.
ComingOutWorkSheet.PDF (71KB)
An invitation to come into my life
Produced by the Corner Youth Health Service in Bankstown, this is a work sheet that invites young people to think about sharing their sexuality not as 'coming out', but inviting people to 'come into' their life.
A good tool for reflecting with young people about the options available to them.
An_invitation_to_come_in_to_my_life_2007.PDF (109KB)
New York Times: Coming Out in Middle School
This article from The New York Times looks at the situation of young people coming out during their Middle Year's of school (which is the equivalent of Years 6-8 in Australia). The article paints a picture of how supportive and welcoming environments can be created for these young people. Thinking about people this young coming out, can be a challenging thought for people. It is important to point out that this is a reality and we have a duty of care to all young people. Additionally, young people can be aware of their sexual identity with out yet being sexually active - an important distinction.
To read the article, visit The New York Times website.
