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Reporting Transphobia in Australia Survey

AnotherCloset — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:24:14 +0000

The Transgender Anti-Violence Project want to know more about reporting transphobia in Australia.

Complete this 10 question survey to help The Gender Centre support people in Australia who experience transphobia.

Please share it as widely as you can! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JV3S35Z

Conference To Address Domestic & Family Violence For LGBTIQ People (Media Release)

AnotherCloset — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:29:31 +0000

Addressing the problem of domestic and family abuse in the relationships of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people will be the focus of a unique conference in Sydney in September.

Launch of the Transgender Anti-Violence Project

AnotherCloset — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:01:20 +0000

The mission of the Transgender Anti-Violence Project is to provide education, support, referrals and advocacy in relation to violence and oppression based on gender identity.

This project addresses all forms of violence that impact on the transgender and gender-questioning community, including (but not limited to) domestic violence, sexual violence, anti- transgender harassment and hate crimes.

For more information and to report violence go to:

http://www.tavp.org.au/

Emotional and Psychological abuse

AnotherCloset — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:03:51 +0000

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

If only that old playground phrase were true! The reality is, for victims of relationship abuse, emotional and psychological abuse can often be the most detrimental abuse they suffer.

SSDV on Triple J 'Hack' news program 18/4/11

AnotherCloset — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:36:56 +0000

To listen to the story go to the link below and download the mp3:

http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hack/stories/s3195723.htm

City Voice article - GLBTI victims in need

AnotherCloset — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:41:58 +0000

Domestic violence service providers should be trained to deal with same-sex domestic violence (SSDV) issues, a new report says.

The report also calls for the introduction of shelter accommodation for men affected by SSDV. Nothin of the kind currently exists.

DV in Regional, Rural and Remote areas

AnotherCloset — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:21:03 +0000

For those gays, dykes, queers, trans, sex and gender diverse folks who live in regional, rural or remote areas, accessing appropriate and friendly support services can be extremely difficult.

Often the main form of support for LGBTIQ people living in these areas would be close friends and partners who know of, and are supportive of their sex, gender or sexuality difference.

However when there is a domestic violence situation, these support networks can shut down.

LGBTIQ Conference - Call Out for Submissions

AnotherCloset — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:51:27 +0000

3RD BIENNIAL (FIRST NATIONAL)

LGBTIQ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE 2011 SYDNEY

INCLUSION & DIVERSITY - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) Domestic Violence Conference is a unique platform which focuses on domestic violence in LGBTIQ relationships (both across Australia and including international perspectives).

This year the conference will focus on the themes/impacts of social and cultural inclusion and diversity for LGBTIQ people and their families who are (or have ever) experienced domestic violence. Our aim is to influence systemic change by working towards an inclusive national model of practice for working with people of diverse sex, sexuality and gender.

Anti-Violence Project SSO column

AnotherCloset — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:10:32 +0000

Domestic violence (DV) has been a hidden issue in our communities however we are beginning to talk about it more. People are telling their stories, we're understanding the issues for transgender and intersex people better, services are beginning to treat the issue seriously and many more people are seeking support. Essentially, our communities are becoming more aware and courageous, workers are getting trained and police too are offering more support.

Greater Western Sydney LGBTIQ DV Forum

AnotherCloset — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:54:46 +0000

Over 90 people attended a forum on domestic violence in the LGBTIQ community last week. Those attending represented a broad range of services including a significant number of police officers from the Greater Western area of Sydney and other areas.