We’ve been doing a statewide consultation and survey across SA, hearing from LGBTIQ+ young people about their experiences.
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What LGBTIQ+ young people told us during the consultations
Where LGBTIQ+ young people said they feel safe, included and comfortable
Where LGBTIQ+ young people said they feel unsafe, excluded and uncomfortable
What LGBTIQ+ young people would like to see in SA to support themselves and their peers
The 30 things LGBTIQ+ young people wish you knew about what life is like for them and their peers.
1. WHAT LGBTIQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE TOLD US DURING THE CONSULTATIONS
2. WHERE LGBTIQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE SAID THEY FEEL SAFE, INCLUDED AND COMFORTABLE
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3. WHERE LGBTIQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE SAID THEY FEEL UNSAFE, EXCLUDED AND UNCOMFORTABLE
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4. WHAT LGBTIQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN SA TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR PEERS
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5. THE 30 THINGS LGBTIQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE WISH PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT WHAT LIFE IS LIKE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR PEERS
Thanks to all the young people who contributed to the process. You’re the experts in your own lives. Your experiences, opinions, ideas and concerns are unique. We appreciate you sharing that expertise with us.
We’ll be releasing more info on this project soon - including the report. The best way to keep in touch with this space, and the rest of our work, is to become a young member (it’s free if you’re 12-25). Click here to get involved and to continue to help us drive change.
Again, thank you.
If this has raised any issues for you, there are some there are a number of services that can help:
Lifeline: call 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue: call 1300 22 4636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au for more information or to chat online
QLife: call 1800 184 527 or visit www.qlife.org.au for more information or to chat online
SA Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers: located at metropolitan and country police stations, and available on request any time on 131 444
