Young People
Because I love you, I want you to know - created by Shelley Argent, PFLAG Brisbane. This booklet gives tips regarding some issues, common concerns and questions that those who are in the process of “coming out” often ask.
Intergalactic Guide to LGBT Relationships - created by NSW Central Coast Health. A funky relationship guide specifically for LGBT young people.
The Only Way Out Is In - created by Open Doors. A booklet about sexuality and/or gender identity.
You’re Not Alone - created by WA AIDS Council. An information booklet for young people who are coming out or questioning their sexuality and/or gender.
Coming Out Tip Sheet - created by Twenty10. 10 tips to think about before telling those around you about your sexuality and/or gender identity.
Hot Questions About Transgender – created by Gender Education and Advocacy Inc. A fact sheet explaining what it means to be transgender and some answers to questions people may ask.
Outsmarting Homophobia - created by Latrobe University. This booklet is designed to provide tips on how to deal with homophobia + you can read other young people’s experiences too.
LGBT Websites - created by QAHC. Lists useful websites from Australia and around the world.
Parents and Friends
Exploring Fantasies - created by Open Doors. This booklet was written with the intention of helping families navigate a clearer understanding around their feelings and thoughts about same sex attraction.
Someone You Love - created by WA AIDS Council. An information booklet for parents, family and friends of young people who are same sex attracted or gender diverse.
Parents Questions Brochure - created by Shelley Argent, PFLAG Brisbane. How to begin conversations and break down barriers, when you just don't know the questions to ask.
Keeping Love and Family Closeness Alive - created by Paul Martin, Centre for Human Potential. This article looks at homophobia within families and provides information about how to work through these feelings and thoughts.
Gender Identity Frequently Asked Questions - created by Trans Youth Family Allies. This document is a compilation of questions and answers frequently asked by parents, educators and practioners.
Tips for Parents of Trans Kids - created by Trans Youth Family Allies. This fact sheet has the intent of providing reassurance to parents of trans kids.
My Friend Is Gay - created by Monash youth and Family Services. A booklet to educate and inform young people about sexual identity and diversity, as young people often first disclose to friends about questioning their sexuality.
Outsmarting Homophobia - created by Latrobe University. This booklet is designed to provide tips on how to deal with homophobia + you can read other young people’s experiences too.
Sexuality is not a choice - created by Shelley Argent, PFLAG Brisbane. This booklet is written with the intention of assisting parents, families and friends to gain more understanding of the fears, concerns and issues of young gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender who are in the process of "coming out".
Service Providers
LGBT Identities and Terminology - created by QAHC. Fact sheet covering terminology with easy to understand definitions.
Glossary of Youth Trans terms - created by Trans Youth Family Allies. This document is an introduction to language used when discussing the topic of gender variant and transgender children.
Gender Identity Frequently Asked Questions - created by Trans Youth Family Allies. This document is a compilation of questions and answers frequently asked by parents, educators and practioners.
Rural Families - created by Shelley Argent, PFLAG Brisbane. This booklet is written with the intention of providing support and information to regional and rural parents who have sons and daughters who have disclosed they may be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Guide to being an Equal Rights Ally - created by PFLAG Brisbane. A guide of ways in which we can all be supportive of the LGBT community
LGBT Young People - created by QAHC. Information about young people recognising and identifying with their sexuality or gender identity, and identifying issues and barriers LGBT young people often encounter.
Social Pressures - created by QAHC. A fact sheet covering factors related to sexuality or gender identity that can impact on the health and wellbeing of LGBT people. |
