Freedom Centre (FC) is here for young people (under 26) to support each other and their communities to be informed, happy and healthy about their sexuality, sex and gender. Our drop-in centre is a safe space to hang out, have fun, meet other LGBTIQQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Intersex, Queer & Questioning) young people and get peer-support and info if you need it. Please feel free to contact the Freedom Centre Coordinator, Dani, for support, info, or to ask any questions you might have on info@freedom.org.au / (08) 9482 0000 / (08) 9228 0354. This website has heaps of info about;
Check out the 1st episode of Queer & A, FC's all new podcast. We'll be on iTunes soon but in the meantime you can take a listen here :)
FC's It Gets Better Australia Video
With It Gets Better Australia having launched last month, Freedom Centre has put out a one minute video to contribute to the project, featuring our visitors! The full-length version of the video will be available early 2012!
1 Community against HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination
The WA AIDS Council has launched a new campaign to address the issue of HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination.
The 1 Community campaign encourages individuals to take an active stand against stigma and discrimination by supporting the message and making a public statement at www.1community.org.au
Trish Langdon, Executive Director said that many people living with HIV still continue to report unacceptable instances of HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination in their daily lives.
“Despite having some legal protection many people living with HIV do not feel safe to disclose their status to those around them. This burden of secrecy often takes a huge toll on a person’s health, wellbeing and freedom to engage in community life.”