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Writing Themselves In : 3rd Australian Survey of Young People who are same-sex attracted -

WHO PUSHES YOUR BUTTONS

Are you attracted to people of the same sex? Aged between 14 and 21 years? Living in Australia? Interested in having a say about the issues affecting your life?
Then you should fill out an online survey for the 3rd national Writing Themselves In survey.
It has been put together by a team of researchers from the Australian Research Centre in Sex Health and Society (La Trobe University), Melbourne, with the help of a number of young people and youth workers from a range of different organisations.
The results of this research will be used to improve education and services and focus more attention on how to make Australia a more inclusive place regarding sexual diversity.
Click here to fill in the survey  (it takes about 20 minutes).

Nonna, I'm a Lesbian

 Francesa Sciacca interviewed two Italian lesbians, plus her mum, about reconciling your culture with your sexuality.

http://cherrie.e-p.net.au/features/nonna-im-a-lesbica.html

 

Life After Harvie Crumpet

http://axnational.e-p.net.au/feature/life-after-harvey-crumpet.html

 

Westpac to recognise same-sex marriage.

Australia's second-largest bank and one of the largest employers in the nation has agreed to recognise same-sex marriage
 

On the Job

Transitioning in the workplace can be a nightmare for many trans people, but some employers understand that diversity is good for business.
 
 

Oscar winning writer in gay rights plea.

 Picking up the Oscar for best original screenplay for MILK, writer Dustin Lance Black made an impassioned plea for equal rights for gay and lesbian Americans.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/film/oscars-2009/oscar-winning-writer-in-gay-rights-plea/2009/02/23/1235237522905.html

 

Youth Homelessness Matters

http://www.starobserver.com.au/community/2009/02/18/youth-homelessness-matters/4329

 

Love makes a family, but what makes a dad?

Slowly but surely the sterotypes of gay life are dissolving around us and being replaced with the same modern issues confronted by everyone else.
 

Indigenous Groups to Shine

 One Year on from the apology, Mardi Gras has made its own moves to involved the Indigenous gay and lesbian community.
 

The Homocaust

 Among the millions who died in the Holocaust was a minority group that's often overlooked or forgotten; we remember the gay victims of the Holocaust
 

Study gives thumbs up to lesbian mums

Lesbian parents raise happy and healthy children, according to 22-year American study
 
 

Harvey Milk

Local Love : Fair Cop

Senior Lesbian police officer Melinda Edwards tells Jacqui Walker about receiving death treats as the first gay and lesbian liaison officer for Victoria Police and hos things have changed.

Gay Penguins best parents

A pair of gay penguins in a Chinese zoo have turned out to be model parents.

http://blaze.e-p.net.au/news/gay-penguins-best-parents-2521.html

 

The metamorphosis of kd lang

 

Enough Already

The Dayenu Float aims to challenge anti-semitism in the queer community and homophobia from some elements of the Jewish Population

Just your average God-fearing lesbian

Alice Clark recently caught up with Jwl B, one half of Yo! Majesty, to find out her plans for thier January tour of Australia and why she prefers to perform topless

http://mcv.e-p.net.au/features/just-your-average-god-fearing-lesbians-4686.html

Mum, Dad I'm Gay

First published in 1998, My child is Gay, quickly became a key resource for parents dealing with thier children's sexuality. Ten years on, it continues to build bridge and bind family ties.

http://sxnews.e-p.net.au/feature/mum-dad-im-gay-4602.html

Camplife in Beijing

In China, Lesbians are finding activist ways to increase the understanding and acceptance in thier community. Shuk-Wah Chung went to a :lala camp" in Beijing to experience the rise in the movement.

http://cherrie.e-p.net.au/features/camplife-in-beijing.html

 Uh Huh Her

Alice Clarke gets to know one half of the dynamic duo.

http://cherrie.e-p.net.au/features/uh-huh-her.html

Love makes a family

Felicity Marlows leads the "Love Makes a Family"campaign for Victorian LEsbians to gain access to ART and parental recognition. She tells Jacqui Walker how she created her family and why she is fighting for their rights.

So you think you can sing?

Rhys Bobridge puts away his dancing shoes and steps up to the Mic.

http://sxnews.e-p.net.au/feature/so-you-think-you-can-sing-4643.html

 

The 25 most influential gay and lesbain Australians

From politics, business, arts and entertainment to community, health and sport, there's a diverse range of influential gays and lesbians in this years Same Same 25.

http://sxnews.e-p.net.au/feature/the-25-most-influential-gay-and-lesbian-australians-4646.html

Matthew Mitcham

Olympian Matthew Mitcham Has become a gay icon the world Over.  But He hasn't let it go to his head, reports Peter Hackney, who caught up with the diver for his first in-depth interview since winning Beijing Gold.

http://sxnews.e-p.net.au/feature/exclusive-matthew-mitcham-after-beijing-4421.html

Gender Diversity.

Life can be challenging for those who identify as neither male nor female. Cath Davies talks to the genderqueers among us

http://cherrie.e-p.net.au/features/the-name-game.html