Show Notes
In this episode we hear from student Willow and Wellbeing Leader Taylor about the restorative work Charles Campbell College is doing to support and champion LGBTQIA+ students. Learn how the school fosters a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported. We’ll also discuss the Department for Education resources that schools can use to better support LGBTIQA+ communities, so everyone feels like they belong. Show notes: We understand and acknowledge the LGBTQIA+ acronym is evolving and used differently across groups in the community and doesn’t recognise Aboriginal cultural diversity. We want to assure all our listeners that we value and recognise all identities and we know the acronym doesn’t include every identity. Topics in this episode may be of a sensitive nature for some listeners and may bring up issues or experiences that have been or are currently distressing. If you need support please seek assistance from one of the services listed below. Always call 000 in an emergency. The department’s Employee Psychology Services hotline - 8226 0744 Lived Experience Telephone Support Service - 1800 013 755 13YARN - 13 92 76 QLife - 1800 184 527 Lifeline - 13 11 14 Gender diverse, intersex and sexually diverse children and young people (public page) Gender and sexual diversity EDi page Strategy for public education Plink module Introduction to supporting gender diverse, intersex and sexually diverse children and young people Whole of staff training on supporting gender diverse, intersex and sexually diverse children and young people Diversity and inclusion in the department We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode and any ideas you have for future topics. Get in touch with the Teach Podcast team at [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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