Parents, teachers and supporters
This page is for the supporters of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered youth.
Crucial statistics about same sex attracted youth
The following statistics are based on a range of social research conducted at Australian universities.
"Power Walk" - Examining the effect of discrimination through a role-playing activity
Try this exercise for 20 people to get a feel for being in a gay or lesbian person's 'shoes' in our modern 'tolerant' culture.
Homophobia: What are you scared of?
These are some simple points about what Homophobia is.
Research on homophobia
Australia has one of the highest rates of male youth suicide in the industrialised world. These studies show that young gay men are up to three times more likely to contemplate and attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.
Parents, teachers and supporters discussion board
Links for parents, teachers and supporters
ACT Education Department Initiatives for SSAY Students
Some people use homophobic comments to harass or discriminate against others. Homophobic comments or discrimination based on sexuality, sexual orientation or harassment based upon a perception of another's sexual orientation is sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is against the law and the policies of the ACT Department of Education and Training.
See also
Coming Out
Info for people who want to come out to the world about their sexuality.
Peer support networks and aupport services
Organisations and groups that provide support for Queer Youth, their teachers, parents and friends.
Related Publications
Yes I Am [PDF]
Yes I am: Stories by young queer people is the final product of a project designed to allow young gay, lesbian, bisexual and queer people to express their own views and feelings in the form of words and pictures.