Recent online discussion regarding the Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) program has spread a lot of misinformation, including claims about the content of SSCA resources. These claims have no basis.
The SSCA program will cease today (the 30th of June) in New South Wales and South Australia.
Since it was first federally funded in 2014 the SSCA program has been rolled out nationally to set a baseline of understanding about the matters impacting on LGBTI students to aid school management and teachers guidance, and the entire school community.
Recent media highlights that there remains a high level of confusion on how Safe Schools Coalition Australia operates and what support it provides.
From a Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) spokesperson
Check out what schools across the country did to celebrate IDAHOT.
A statement from Safe Schools Coalition Australia.
Tell us what your school did to celebrate IDAHOT on May 17th this year!
Safe Schools Coalition provides three tips to make your classroom safe and inclusive for LGBTI students.
Safe Schools Coalition NSW snapped some great pics at this year’s Fair Day. Read the story here.
An open letter signed by over 300 health professionals has been sent in support of Safe Schools.
Read the latest statement from Sally Richardson, National Program Director of Safe Schools Coalition Australia.
Statement from Safe Schools Coalition Australia
A record of over 600 amazing LGBTI young people had the night of their lives!
A recent wellbeing day camp offered some welcome relief for LGBTI+ young people from the recent negative commentary about their experiences and identities. What a wonderful day!
Studies of young people show that mental health issues are not inherent to being transgender or gender diverse, says Dr Michelle Telfer, Director of the Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service, but occur due to the isolation, rejection, stigmatisation, discrimination, harassment and abuse that many transgender and gender diverse individuals are all too familiar with.
Tasmanian Commissioner for Children joins National Children’s Commissioner in speaking out about how Safe Schools Coalition works to protect and support children.
From education and parents peaks to mental health organisations, from the youth and community sector to local government – organisations across the country are pledging to stand up against homophobia and transphobia in Australian schools. Join Us!
In an incredible display of support for the program, 362 academics representing over 40 educational institutions across the nation have written an open letter of support.
The peak national body representing the interests of the families and communities of over 2.4 million children in government schools lends its support for the program.
Safe Schools Coalition Australia welcomes all opportunities to demonstrate the positive impact of this important program. Read more here.
A mother shares how Safe Schools Coalition supported her child's journey to transition to her true gender identity while at school.
"Schools have an important responsibility to create and maintain safe and secure spaces for all students, including LGBTI young people." Read their full message here.
20 year old Rory reveals how his high school experience felt anything but inclusive and explains why Safe Schools Coalition is so important.
Safe Schools right across Australia are continuing to have a great impact in creating inclusive schools
On Sunday January 31, hundreds of young people paraded down Fitzroy Street St. Kilda to share their pride and proclaim it loudly and proudly at Midsumma’s annual Pride March.
ASPA lends its support to Safe Schools Coalition in a powerful new message to Australian principals.
The UNESCO Asia and the Pacific Regional Bureau of Education have released an array of new resources that address homophobic and transphobic discrimination in schools.