Vanessa Maki reflects on how far LGBTQ representation has come and reviews five films that hold their own.
Tag: young people
Top school hit by petitions over LGBTIQ rights ‘failures’
The elite Queensland school has been rocked by controversy.
Scholarships supporting young LGBTIQ+ students
The program provides mentorship and opportunities.
Experts slam ‘stigmatising’ rapid-onset gender dysphoria concept
"There is no evidence that ROGD aligns with the lived experiences of transgender children and adolescents.”
A quarter of young queer Americans are non-binary: study
Another 1 in 5 said they were questioning whether they were non-binary.
Disowned for being gay: Fighting family rejection and winning
My parents disowned me for years over my sexuality.
From isolation to acceptance: Environment and shaping queer identity
A rainbow flag is more than paraphernalia. It says: ‘You’re safe, you belong.’
Broken promise by PM Morrison leaves LGBT kids at risk, advocates say
“LGBT kids deserve action, not being abandoned by a Prime Minister who has yet to honour his promise.”
Union backs teachers facing Latham’s ire over LGBTIQ course content
Mark Latham has lashed out over a diversity exercise in classrooms.
La Boite Theatre’s Act 2 promises mesmerising new performances
The Time is Now features an all-teen cast in a mesmerising new show.
98% of young LGBTIQ+ people avoid events over fear of judgement
New research shows young queer people still fear discrimination and struggle to feel comfortable.
Melbourne girls’ school teaching program on diversity and coming out
The private college is aiming to foster a more inclusive environment.
More gay and bi teen boys are coming out to their parents
"We can now compare these practices with how other generations deal with these issues and think about what it all means for future generations."
Loopholes feared in new German laws against forced intersex surgery
Advocates say the laws may be insufficient to protect babies and children.
Leibler Yavneh College commended for new LGBTI+ wellbeing policy
The policy aims to ensure that all students and staff continue to feel safe and supported.
Pink Advocate contributors among Trans Community Awards nominees
The award winners will be announced at an online event next month.
Demand for school religious chaplains to be trained in LGBTIQ support
The Australian Government has announced millions of dollars in funding for school chaplains.
United Nations appoints LGBTIQ youth leader to key initiatives
Martin Karadzhov will represent LGBTIQ young people in two landmark programs.
Hormone treatment for trans teen approved despite mother’s opposition
“We got the result last night and we had a bit of a cry.”
NSW leaders urged to support trans kids in response to erasure bill
“The Education Amendment Bill would effectively restrict the ability of these students to attend school.”