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LGBTIQ+ students and families

Respectful relationships education

Respectful relationships education uses a strengths-based approach with all students. It involves valuing difference and building on existing skillsets.

Discussions and activities within respectful relationships education can require adaption for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex and/or queer.

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Featured videos

Same-sex attracted and gender diverse students and families

Consider some of the issues that face same-sex attracted and gender diverse students.

Homophobia and its impact on same-sex attracted students

School leaders discuss the issue of homophobia and its impact on same-sex attracted students

Rural young people and their communities

What issues do young people from small country towns face in terms of their sexuality and/or relationships?

Sexuality education in the rural context

Where we live can affect our health and our help-seeking behaviours. Find out more about some of the issues and opportunities.

Information and resources

Families like mine

A guide for parents and families of young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.

Gender identity and mental health

Information about gender identity and mental health. Contains some coping strategies that help with stress management.

Stand out

A guide to challenging transphobia and homophobia in schools.

Tips for Autistic LGBTIQA+ young people

Tips to give autistic LGBTIQA+ young people ideas and resources for accessing support.

Trans 101: Gender Diversity Crash Course

A resource for students about gender identity.

Transcend: A guide for schools

A guide for teachers to help them support their trans, gender diverse or non-binary students to affirm their gender.

Student support plan - Gender affirmation

A plan to guide schools to support students with affirming their gender at school.

Research and evidence

The whole-of-school approach to respectful relationships education

The Our Watch Respectful Relationships Education Hub provides professional learning and teaching resources for schools to promote gender equality and create an Australia free from violence.

Primary prevention of family violence against people from LGBTIQ communities

A summary report of primary prevention of family violence against people from LGBTIQ communities – An analysis of existing research.

Writing Themselves In 4

Findings and recommendations from the largest ever study on the experiences of LGBTQA+ young people aged 14-21 in Australia.

Related Resources

Supporting a student to affirm or transition gender identity at school

A step-by-step guide for schools supporting transgender and gender diverse students.

Our Watch: Whole school approach toolkit

Access respectful relationships resources that will assist you to change practices in key areas.
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