Bored with hearing idiots say kids aren't being homophobic when they use "gay" as an insult? A new survey by The Association of Teachers and Lecturers shows - again - that "gay" has become the most frequently used term of abuse heard in the classroom. This caused a tidal wave of dumb-dumb articles in the press; "What are the gays whining about? It just means 'lame' these days..."Homophobic bullying: Why you should stop it
February 19, 2013, Hits:167
Homophobic bullying. We’ve all seen it happen and the majority of us know that it’s wrong, yet we fail to stop it. It seems that most of us are unsure how to react when we hear a person make crude remarks about another based on their sexual orientati...
Read moreThe Inaugural Isabelle Lake Memorial Lecture
February 18, 2013, Hits:191
The inaugural Isabelle Lake Memorial Lecture is brought to you by the WA Equal Opportunity Commission in partnership with Equity and Diversity at the University of Western Australia to commemorate the life and achievements of Isabelle Lake. Isabelle...
Read moreSexuality & Gender Based Bullying & Discrimination in WA Schools
October 31, 2012, Hits:367
WA Equal Opportunity Commission invites you to a forum on: Sexuality and Gender Based Bullying and Discrimination in Western Australian Schools with speaker Yvonne Henderson Commissioner for Equal Opportunity . The need for a coordinated strategy ...
Read moreSSTUWA To March In Pride Parade
October 22, 2012, Hits:265
The State School Teachers’ Union (SSTUWA ) will be participating in the 2012 Pride Parade Pride WA Inc. is committed to encouraging the cultural expression and celebrating, championing and supporting the rights and freedoms of lesbian, gay, bisexual...
Read moreThe impact of homophobic bullying on children
March 14, 2012, Hits:491
“The Invisible Children”. Attitude Magazine editor, Matthew Todd, investigates the impact of homophobic bullying on children and their families. The article mirrors Australian research and has serious implications for Australian education...
Read moreGender & sexuality based bullying in schools
February 23, 2012, Hits:579
WA Equal Opportunity Commissioner Yvonne Henderson invites you to a morning tea forum on how to manage the increasingly serious issue of Gender & sexuality based bullying in schools. In 2010 the EOC consulted with a range of stakeholders in ...
Read moreSSTUWA @ Pride Parade
December 8, 2010, Hits:933
The Union's B-LeGITS committee, staff, members and friends represented members at the 21st annual Pride Parade on Saturday 30th October. Approximately 15 members, along with family, marched along William and James Streets in Northbridge celebrating ...
Read moreRally for Equal Marriage Rights
October 29, 2010, Hits:829
As part of the nation-wide campaign for marriage equality Equal Love WA will hold a rally at Forrest Place on Saturday 6th November at 1 PM. Same-sex marriage is the issue that, despite the wishes of many politicians, will not go away. Let's keep it ...
Read moreSSTUWA At 2010 Pride Fairday
October 22, 2010, Hits:727
Saturday 9th October saw sunny skies, large crowds and a friendly atmosphere at the annual Pride Fairday, held in Russell Square, Northbridge. Breaking with tradition, Fairday was held later than usual, a fortnight after the traditional time of the Q...
Read moreChanging our (That’s So Gay) perceptions
May 3, 2010, Hits:1503
On the 14th of April, the SSTUWA hosted a Wine & Cheese night, with guest-speaker Daniel Witthaus reading excerpts from his book “Beyond ‘That’s so gay!’ Challenging Homophobia in Australian Schools.” As part of the WA leg of his national tour Da...
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