Useful Links
Please note ACSA and Gay Men's Health cannot take responsibility for content on these sites. Please ensure you read any guidelines or disclaimers for the materials that are linked below.
www.homophobiaday.org
www.dayagainsthomophobia.org
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www.idahosydney.org |
Bfriend
Bfriend is a programme of UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide providing support for people of all ages who are wondering about their sexuality / gender identity and/or people who are newly identifying as same sex attracted, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer. If you are needing to talk to someone, have any questions or are unsure about your sexuality or gender identity then Bfriend welcome contact from you.
Fanny (08) 8202 5805 or Paul (08) 8202 5192
bfriend@ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au/bfriend/
Gay & Lesbian Community Services SA (GLCS SA)Gay & Lesbian Community Services provide telephone counselling for those questioning their sexuality identity and around sexual health.
GLCS take calls from 7pm - 10pm weeknights and 2pm - 5pm on weekends.
Adelaide callers: (08) 8422 8400
Country SA Callers: 1800 182 233
GLCS SA's website
Visit GLCS SA on Facebook
BeyondBlueBeyond Blue is Australia’s peak body for mental health issues.
The BeyondBlue website has good general information if you are feeling depressed or anxious, and how to get help.
LifeLine
LifeLine is a 24/7 telephone counselling support, and can deal with emergency or crisis situations when you need someone to talk to.
13 11 14 (local call)
Online materials, support and references
Likeitis
This website, hosted by the Marie Stopes International initiative, is designed to educate teenagers on key issues of sexual health, drug use, bullying, self-esteem and relationships. It includes the Love Bugs Battle game.
Reach Out!
This website has been developed through the Inspire Foundation, a non-government organisation for youth health, and provides a wide range of health information for youth.
Shine SA (GLBTIQQS Communities page)
Shine SA offer a variety of services to the community and young people around sexual health, support and health services. Their web-site has lots of further resources, links and general reading about GLBTIQQS issues, projects and community groups.
Hot News Community Group listings
HotNews is a fortnightly newsletter rounding up GLBTIQQS stories from around the 'net. HotNews, in collaboration with Bfriend, have a current list of community groups and contacts for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered people.
Sexual Health - Youth Central
This website, hosted by the Department of Planning and Community Development, offers advice on a wide range of youth topics.
GLSEN
The Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network, an American initiative, is a great place to look at tools and tips for tackling homophobic bullying in schools.
Kids Helpline – Teens
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
International Links: Initiatives, Materials & Campaigns
Tackle Homophobia
The Tackle Homophobia website provides schools with practical ‘tried and tested’ strategies for tackling homophobia and homophobic bullying. It is part of a Tacade project supporting primary and secondary schools in four areas of the UK.
See the World in Rainbows
StWiR are a group of Teacher Education students at the University of Ottawa aiming to promote Anti-Homophobia education in primary and junior schools. They have created a resource package for educators which includes a list of reviewed resources for use within the classroom, sample lesson plans, and an accompanying children’s book called, “I See the World in Rainbows” for use in read-alouds.
10 Things You Can Do To Challenge Homophobia (PDF via eachaction.org.uk)
Education for all
Education for All is a British campaign tackling homophobia and homophobic bullying in schools.
