February 2012
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Trans Sexuality - A Safe Sex Zine →
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Safe sex information is almost universally designed for non-trans (and straight) folks, and then that information is given to us when and where it applies. However, there is a lot of information that is unique to trans people and trans bodies that never gets included. This zine answers the question, what would sex ed look like if it was designed specifically for trans people and...
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“We are very diverse and don’t all share the same personal identities. Be clear...”
– DUDE Magazine (via theselfmademen)
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Reporting Transphobia in Australia →
The Gender Centre and Transgender Anti-Violence Project (TAVP) is conducting a research project into how people report transphobic incidents.
The Gender Centre distributed copies of the questionnaire for the Reporting Transphobia in Australia survey at Sydney’s Mardi Gras Fair Day and sent it to supporters via email. A survey questionnaire is now online.
If you’ve experienced...
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FYI, peepertons!!!
The Diverse Sexuality, Sex and/or Gender (DSSG) factsheets by ReachOut.com that Freedom Centre has been giving feedback to are finally complete and online!!
Using YOUR feedback and input from the You’re Not Alone booklet (a resource for young people who are DSSG and which will be put out by Freedom Centre in the next few months), ReachOut.com has developed four fact sheets to help young...
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Dreaming of Dresses: Trans* Books for Children →
Awesomely cute! :) 10,000 Dresses sounds really nifty if you’re trying to explain being trans* to a young peep in your family. :)
Looking more at the books for young adults - has anyone read Luna or Parrotfish?
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Get talkin' about Project Unspoken!!
YEP Crew is a group of young people aged between 16 – 25 years old with the mission of actively engaging with young people (online and in face to face outreach settings in Perth, Western Australia) around sexual health, relationships and blood-borne viruses in order to give young people the info and resources they need to be able to make safe and informed choices in their sexual and romantic...
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Anonymous asked: Hi guys, soon to be buisness owner and looking for advice. P.s Love what you do! what policies and protocols should an organization have in place to ensure a safe workplace and appropriate response to situations of self-harm and suicide for LGBTIQ community. What processes and procedures should be in place to ensure on-going support. Other than you guys who else agency wise provide support eg...
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Anonymous asked: Does anyone *actually* use dental damns? I've never met anyone who does... Also, with a monogamous partner, is it still recommended even if you've both had checks?
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Anonymous asked: Is it true that, there is a massive loophole in WA discrimination law for religious groups? So for instance, if you're a queer teacher in a Catholic school and you're outed, that can you be fired simply on the basis of your sexuality? Can they choose to not hire you at all only on the basis of your LGBTQI status and legally cite the fact that because you're not living according to...
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Websites that allow Other, trans* choice, or blank... →
I was curious to know what social media and other types of websites allow one to choose Other, trans* options (genderqueer, FTM, MTF, TG, and so on), and/or to leave the gender or sex field blank are out there. Here are some that are found!
This is a super interesting read and really informative!! It definitely prompts the question of how the internet both allows for people to express their...
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“My clothes and my imagination make it seem so simple. It’s society and Outside...”
– genderfork (via cassket)
FC Yeah! has a fabulous new layout!
Yes that’s right - FC Yeah! has been updated to a sassy new layout! :) We also now have a selection of info pages, which are:
About Freedom Centre
FAQs
Get Help
Glossary
Submissions
Check out our new look and awesome info if you’re so inclined! :)
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DIY-of-the-Day: Make Your Own Dental Dams!
fuckyeahsexualhealth:
How to make a dental dam using a condom!
Dental dams: making oral sex safer since 1864! Seriously, apparently that’s when the first rubber dental dam was invented! You learn something new every day.
Anyway! Dental dams are sadly not as easily available as condoms, so it’s great to know how you can make your own!! :) Isn’t this...
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January 2012
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Aussie premiere of Orchids: My Intersex Adventure
This Sunday (29 January) is the Australian television premiere of Orchids: My Intersex Adventure! It’s on at ABC1 at 10PM. You can read an interview of filmmaker Phoebe Hart over on Same Same.
For anyone willing to do a review for Queer Reads & Reviews on FC Yeah! (and who’d be willing to have it in the next issue of our zine Ama-gi), send it through to info@freedom.org.au!
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Aussie government lifts ban on overseas same-sex... →
The Federal Government has lifted the ban on same-sex couples applying for a Certificate of No Impediment to marriage (CNI), allowing couples the freedom to now marry overseas in all jurisdictions that permit same-sex marriage.
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed the changes which will come into effect from February 1.
Attorney-General Nicola Roxon said the Government acted quickly...
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No 'him' or 'her'; preschool fights gender bias. →
At the Egalia preschool based in Stockholm, Sweden, staff avoid using words like ‘him’ or ‘her’ and address the 33 kids as ‘friends’ rather than girls and boys.
From the color and placement of toys to the choice of books, every detail has been carefully planned to make sure the children don’t fall into gender stereotypes.
“Society expects...
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Ready, set, respect! →
A new evidence-based curricular resource called Ready, Set, Respect! is aiming to build teachers’ understanding of bullying, gender nonconformity and LGBT-inclusive family diversity.
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) of New York today released a new toolkit, Ready, Set, Respect! to help elementary educators ensure that all students feel safe and respected and...
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How Should Asexuality Be Introduced to Sex... →
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This is something that I think needs far more attention than it has received. Asexuality is currently left out of sex education classes or only briefly introduced. If we leave this up to the sex educators, we may find that the definitions are very odd.
This is a pretty interesting article! Give us your thoughts peeps!
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Submit yo' shiz!
We’re always looking for cool queer content (like artwork, poems and other cool opportunities) or for LGBTIQQ+ stuff happening within Australia (or within Western Australia)! If you’ve got anything cool to submit, send it through to our ask-box or email it through to info@freedom.org.au!
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Anonymous asked: Where is the FC in Perth? I want to go with my friend (he's trans and I'm gay) but we're not sure when it is or where it is?
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Take a peek at the ABC's new gay sci-fi comedy! →
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Nominations for the 2012 WA Youth Awards are now...
The 2012 WA Youth Awards is an important opportunity to recognise, acknowledge and say thank you to young people for their contribution to the Western Australian community. The Awards are supported by the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia and the Department for Communities. You can nominate someone (or yourself) for one of the following seven categories in this year’s awards: • Innovate!...
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Attention Perthians: Keep an eye out for these...
The Ballad of the Unbeatable Hearts
Internationally acclaimed playwright Richard Fry presents a blistering tour-de-verse about a group of young people who changed the world forever. Focussing on themes of young gay suicide and the importance of life, this show will have you laughing out loud one minute and holding back tears the next.
Briefs
Briefs slams together a beef-caked and disorderly...
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8 Common Myths about Bisexuality →