This Is Oz
This Is Oz is a web based art installation where you can take a photo of yourself, your class mates, your family (whoever!) making a statement against homophobia. It is great to flick through all the photos and look at the diversity of signs and faces and the celebrities who have added their picture to the campaign.
Visiting the website by clicking here.
Challenging Homophobia resources by Daniel Witthaus
Two books by Daniel Witthaus available from Hawker Brownlow Education. Daniel Witthaus is currently on a national tour. You can visit his website here.
Beyond "That's so gay!" provides an effective guide to changing classrooms. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by the rampant educational reality of homophobia, you will benefit from learning ways to challenge homophobic behaviours in young people and adults and what happens in classrooms and staffrooms when sexual diversity is affirmed and homophobia is challenged.
Pride & Prejudice is a school-based program designed to facilitate change in students' attitudes towards gay men and lesbians. The six-week program is interactive, engaging and challenging, giving students an avenue to discuss various socially sensitive issues. The companion DVD introduces students to gay and lesbian young people who talk openly about their real life experiences.
Safety In Our Schools: strategies for dealing with homophobia
A report put out by by the Australian Reseach Centre in Sex, Health & Society at La Trobe University. It provides practical strategies and case studies for school communities who would like to address homophobia in their school.
To download the report, click here (PDF 100kb)
Report discrimination to the Anti-Discrimination Board
If you feel you have been discriminated against due to your sexual orientation, gender, race, physical ability, marital status or religion, you ccan make a complaint to the Anti-Discrimination Board of New South Wales.
No one deserves to feel like they are not safe being who they are. Speak up, get support and help change our community for the better.
To find our more information, visit the ADB website.
