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From a Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) spokesperson
The national program resources do not include posters related to uniforms or include role play activities. Nor do our resources discuss sex education.
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What's going on? News and events from across Australia
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From a Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) Spokesperson
The continued discussion against the Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) has made a series of false claims. These claims are contributing to ongoing misinformation. The SSCA program resources and content are all publically available.
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From a Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) spokesperson
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.
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From a Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) spokesperson
The SSCA program will cease today (the 30th of June) in New South Wales and South Australia.
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From a Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) spokesperson
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.
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A statement from Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA)
Recent media highlights that there remains a high level of confusion on how Safe Schools Coalition Australia operates and what support it provides.
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From a Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) spokesperson
From a Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) spokesperson
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Schools across Oz mark IDAHOT day!
Check out what schools across the country did to celebrate IDAHOT.
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A statement from Safe Schools Coalition Australia
A statement from Safe Schools Coalition Australia.
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How did your school celebrate IDAHOT?
Tell us what your school did to celebrate IDAHOT on May 17th this year!
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Making your classroom safe and inclusive for LGBTI students: three top tips!
Safe Schools Coalition provides three tips to make your classroom safe and inclusive for LGBTI students.
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Fair Day 2016
Safe Schools Coalition NSW snapped some great pics at this year’s Fair Day. Read the story here.
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Health professionals know #safeschoolsdobetter
An open letter signed by over 300 health professionals has been sent in support of Safe Schools.
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Statement from National Program Director Safe Schools Coalition Australia
Read the latest statement from Sally Richardson, National Program Director of Safe Schools Coalition Australia.
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Statement from Safe Schools Coalition Australia
Statement from Safe Schools Coalition Australia
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Biggest Same Sex Gender Diverse Formal Ever!
A record of over 600 amazing LGBTI young people had the night of their lives!
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Stand Out! Victoria Wellbeing Day Camp
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!
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Children's Hospital says transgender and gender diverse students need safe schools
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.
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Children’s Commissioners say Safe Schools protects and supports children
Tasmanian Commissioner for Children joins National Children’s Commissioner in speaking out about how Safe Schools Coalition works to protect and support children.
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100th organisation pledges support for Safe Schools
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!
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Academics Australia-wide back Safe Schools Coalition
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.
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National peak for school families and communities ‘strongly supports’ Safe Schools
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.
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Statement from Safe Schools Coalition Australia
Safe Schools Coalition Australia welcomes all opportunities to demonstrate the positive impact of this important program. Read more here.
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A parent's perspective on Safe Schools' support for her daughter
A mother shares how Safe Schools Coalition supported her child's journey to transition to her true gender identity while at school.
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Message from Australia's Human Rights Commissioner and National Children's Commissioner in support of LGBTI school students
"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.
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My identity is not adult content
20 year old Rory reveals how his high school experience felt anything but inclusive and explains why Safe Schools Coalition is so important.
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Standing Up for Safe Schools!
Safe Schools right across Australia are continuing to have a great impact in creating inclusive schools
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Proud to Stand Out
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.
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Australian Secondary Principals' Association gives Safe Schools the tick of approval
ASPA lends its support to Safe Schools Coalition in a powerful new message to Australian principals.
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UNESCO profiles Safe Schools Coalition Australia in new report
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.