Info you need to know

Below is a selection of info pages, resources from Freedom Centre and other organisations, and useful links to research about same sex attracted and gender diverse young people. Most resources available for download require Adobe Acrobat for viewing. Get a copy of adobe acrobat for FREE here.

Useful Downloads from FC

You're Not Alone (ALL NEW October 2012!)

A booklet with everything you need to know when you have just have realised your diverse sexuality, sex and/or gender! Has heaps of questions and answers, myths, stereotypes and great tips for coming out to friends and family.
pdf Download the PDF here.

Someone You Love

A great booklet to give to family & friends if you are coming out. This booklet answers lots of questions frequently asked by family & friends when someone close to them comes out. Download the PDF here.

FC Safe Space Poster

Freedom Centre wouldn’t be if it weren’t for our ‘safe space’ policy. This poster is great to put up anywhere “where everyone is respected and listened to and has rights and is valued and has the freedom to be themselves”. We give this out to services who want to show that they are a safe space for people with diverse sexuality and gender to feel free to be themselves.
Download the PDF here

Info Pages

The following are links to our info pages on a number of topics which include relevant links to further info. There is also an extensive range of info pages written specifically for young people on the youth site which you may refer a young person to. If you would like to vew these go to the Info Section of our youth site.

	Coming Out
	Sexuality
	Gender
	Identity
	Sexual Health & Staying Safe
	Community
	Online Safety
	Disability & Sexuality
	Beyond Perth

Great booklets and resources from other organisations

	POSH - Peers Out-Smarting Homophobia A great little booklet that covers and then busts myths that encourage homophobia and where the myths came from. It has heaps of quotes from other same sex attracted young people about how they deal with homophobia. http://www.latrobe.edu.au/ssay/posh.html
	SimplyTrans The essential WA produced booklet with lots of info about being Trans*. http://www.glcs.org.au/pdf/Simply_Trans.pdf
	The Only Way Out is In An info booklet for young people who are starting to explore their sexuality and/or gender. Developed and produced in Qld by LGBT young people and Open Doors Youth Service Inc in 2004. www.opendoors.net.au/zone_files/PDFs/only_way_out_is_in_(low_qua).pdf
	GQ (Gender Questioning) A booklet about gender diversity for young people who are questioning their gender. Produced in Melbourne by Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria and Trans Melbourne Gender Project in 2006. http://www.glhv.org.au/node/242
	Another Closet This booklet is written for people in same sex relationships who are, or may be, experiencing domestic violence. Download the booklet or brochure direct from the SSDAG (Same Sex Domestic Abuse Group) website - www.ssdag.org.au - by following this link to their downloads page: http://www.ssdag.org.au/support.shtml
	OMG My Friend's Queer! A booklet for young people who's friend is gay. This booklet was produced by the Pride & DiversityProject with funds provided by the Monash School Focused Youth Service. Go to their website to downlaod a copy http://www.myfs.org.au/pride.html or get a direct link to the PDF http://www.myfs.org.au/docs/MyGayFriend_FA.pdf
	Equality Rules The Equality Rules booklet is designed to provide basic information about the law to help people become aware of their rights and responsibilities under Western Australian and Federal law. Equality Rules is a joint project of Gay and Lesbian Equality (GALE) and Gay and Lesbian Community Services (GLCS). Download the booklet form the Equality Rules Website http://www.equalityrules.info
	FPWA Sexual Health Services’ Resources FPWA have heaps of great information about guy’s health, girl’s health, relationships, lesbian and bi women’s health, safe sex, & STIs and more. Find it all at; www.fpwa.org.au or www.fpwa.org.au/healthinformation/informationsheets/ -for booklets and heaps of important info www.fpwa.org.au/foryoungpeople/ - for youth-specific info

Research and Reports

These are some links to reports and information that may be particularly useful for professionals and students who want extra information and to see the research that has been done around sexual and gender diversity, sexual health and the Freedom Centre’s peer-based model for service delivery;

Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research (WACHPR)

You’ll find the following reports which may be of use:

Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS)

You’ll find the following reports at www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/;

Australian Human Rights Commission

You'll find a number of relevant reports and other information;

National LGBTI Health Alliance

The National organisation for LGBTI Health that is a coalition of organisations from across Australia which provide health-related programs, services and research targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and other sexuality, sex and gender diverse people (LGBTI). They have heaps of useful papers and information, particularly on Mental Health and Suicide and Health and Human Rights. Go to lgbtihealth.org.au or particularly see;

MindOUT Briefing Paper on 'LGBTI People, Mental Health and Suicide'
Abridged version of the above briefing paper published in newparadigm October 2011
'Pathways to inclusion: frameworks to include LGBTI people in mental health and suicide prevention services and organisations' Scoping Paper, May 2012

Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria (GLHV)

GLHV have an online Clearinghouse full of great information on a huge range of subjects surrounding Gay and Lesbian Health.Go to http://www.glhv.org.au

Well Proud: A Guide to GLBTI Inclusive Practice for Health and Human Services

National Centre in HIV Social Research

Sexual health surveys of the gay community in Perth (and other cities of Australia) go to http://nchsr.arts.unsw.edu.au/publications

The Australian Psychological Society

The Australian Psychological Society information sheet on Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality. Go to http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/tip_sheets/orientation/

The Australian Medical Association

The Australian Medical Association’s Position Statement on Sexual Diversity and Gender Identity. Go to http://www.ama.com.au/web.nsf/doc/WEEN-5GA2YX

Suicide Prevention Australia

Suicide Prevention Australia have a Position Statement on Suicide and self-harm among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Communities. Go to http://suicidepreventionaust.org/PositionStatements.aspx#section-9

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue's Campaign and Resources at www.beyondblue.org.au/glbti. In particular they have a report of a review of the literature on depression and related issues among gay, lesbian, bisexual and other homosexually active people called Feeling Queer and Blue.

Safe Schools Coalition Victoria

A partnership between Rainbow Coalition Victoria and the Foundation for Young Australians, the SSCV has a great collection of resources for schools to combat homophobia and make schools safer places for LGBTI young people. Go to safeschoolscoalitionvictoria.org.au

No To Homophobia

The No To Homophobia campaign is an initiative led by the ALSO Foundation in partnership with the Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby, TransGender Victoria and the Anti-Violence Project of Victoria, with key support from the Human Rights Law Centre, Headspace and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. www.notohomophobia.com.au