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“Come Out To Play” research launched

VicAVP Admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:54:57 +0000

Dr Caroline Symons today launched “Come Out To Play at VicHealth in Melbourne, amidst a media frenzy created by comments by Australian Rules footballer Jason Akermanis in a morning newspaper op-ed piece.

VicHealth’s Todd Harper, VEOHRC’s Helen Szoke, former Olympic swimmer Daniel Kawalski, who recently came-out about his sexuality to himself and the community and Gary Eade, Jason Akermanis’ coach, all participated in the launch before Caroline Symons took to the stage.

Check out “Come Out To Play”, a collaboration between Victoria University and Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria though this link to the GLHV portal.

Vic Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission’s online Hate Crime survey

VicAVP Admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:50:31 +0000

Please take time to check out the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission’s (VEOHRC) online Hate Crime survey which will assist them in preparing a submission to the review by retired Justice Geoffrey Eames into the laws dealing with crime, harassment and vilification motivated by hatred or prejudice. If you have experienced prejudice related crime, harassment or vilification VEOHRC would like to hear from you.

Check out the link to this survey HERE.

New research: “When the glitter settles: safety & hostility at & around gay & lesbian public events”

VicAVP Admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:23:58 +0000

Stephen Tomsen and Kevin Markwell from the Australian Institute of Criminology, Canberra, have published their latest research “When the glitter settles: safety & hostility at & around gay & lesbian public events”. This research uses the results of an internet-based survey to explore aspects of safety and hostility as perceived and experienced by participants at large-scale gay and lesbian events held in Australia. Navigate to their page and download their report HERE.

Gay Shame Study – for gay men aged 18+

VicAVP Admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:07:18 +0000

Research is underway which hopes to investigate links between shame, embarrasment, and well-being in gay men aged 18 and over. Participants will undertake two one hour, one-on-one interviews at the La Trobe University City campus. Please contact Adam on 0437 755 580 or by email.

Share your experiences in sport

VicAVP Admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:13:35 +0000

Victoria University and Gay & Lesbian Health Victoria have established an online survey about the experiences of GLBT participation ion sport within Victoria. Checkout http://comeout2play.net