[CORE TWO] GLBTQI Flashcards
2 ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT GLBTQI+…
Twenty10 AND Beyond Blue Australia
Prevalence OF GLBTQI+ in Australia…
3.2% of Australian’s identify as GLBTQI+,
More common in Males than Females, more male same-sex relationships.
Positive Terminology may include
‘pride’ ‘proud’ ‘gender diverse’ ‘Queen’
RAISING AWARENESS..
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Raising awareness through… general populations support, the media to raise awareness.
Educating the Community through…. The annual Sydney Marti-Gras parade, a non for profit organisation that raises awareness of the GLBTQI community.
Promoting the rights of the group…The United Nations has ensured that GLBTI people are included within the principles of equality, free from discrimination.
Diversity!
(GGS) gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation
‘Beyondblue’ states: Gender consists of the intern sense (our gender identity), how we express our identity (gender expression).’
Sexuality is a continuum, it includes both sexual attraction and sexual orientation.
ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT GLBTQI+: Beyond Blue
An internet service which provides GLBTQI+ young people with resources which develop resilience, increase coping skills aswell as counselling services, and group support for GLBTQI individuals.
ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT GLBTQI+: ‘Twenty10’
Provides housing support for GLBTQI+ community who are younger than 26.
GOVERNMENT POLICIES..
Funding or a strategic plan to try to improve.. ++++WORKPLACE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS [ Governments development for more leave entitlements for GLBTQI parents, this includes parental leave, carers leave]
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GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION….
+++Legislation, a law or rule that governs society..
Same-Sex relationship equal treatment 2008 [ensures equal treatment for same-sex couple and their children in regards to taxation and superannuation,
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Adoption Amendment Bill 2010 (NSW) Singles and Couples of any sexuality are permitted to adopt in New South Wales.
Negative terminology..
‘thats so Gay’
