Writing themselves in: 6 years on
Latest Research on Young Same-Sex Attracted Young People
Dr Lynne Hillier from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, LaTrobe University, will present the findings of the second national study on the sexuality, health and well-being of same-sex attracted young people. After the first study conducted in 1998, Lynne and her colleagues returned in 2004 to find out what had changed. Lynne will report on the most recent survey to which 1749 young people responded.
Hear about same sex attracted young people’s experiences including:
• Sexual feelings and behaviour
• Discrimination and abuse and it’s impacts
• Drug and alcohol use
• Access to support and information around disclosure and relationship and sex education
• Impacts of culture, religion, gender and geographical location
There will plenty of time to ask questions and discuss strategies to improve your work practice with same sex attracted young people.
In Hobart
When: 7-9pm Wednesday 3 May 2006
Where: Room 209, Social Science Building, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay (enter from Churchill Avenue, follow the signs). Light refreshments will be served.
More information: Contact Dr Barbara Baird, UTAS, 6226 1703, Barbara.Baird@ utas.edu.au.
In Launceston
When: 12.30-2.30 pm Thursday 4 May 2006
Where: Launceston Convention Centre, Corner Canal and Charles St, Launceston (Opposite Harvey Norman carpark)
More information: Contact Baden or Susan, Working It Out, 6231 1200, [email protected]
Both events are free to the public.
Download the report before the presentation: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/ssay/
Presented by Working It Out and the Gender Studies Program at the University of Tasmania.
