https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v International Day for LGBTQIA+ inclusion en-us 2022-05-11 03:45:24 UTC 2025-12-20 20:16:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f970.png laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178726859 Shane Jenek is openly gender fluid which means their gender changes - they are Courtney Act and use pronouns she/her when in drag. 

View Courtney answering kids' questions about gender: https://www.youtube.com/embed/3A792ZR6z68 ]]> 2022-05-11 03:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178726859 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178729794 Tony Biffa is the first openly intersex Mayor in Australia. 
To learn more about Tony and what it means to be intersex watch the video. ]]> 2022-05-11 03:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178729794 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178736604 Elliot Page is one of the most famous trans actors, having won many awards. Despite his success he has said he often experienced panic attacks over his gender dysphoria before transitioning. Gender dysphoria is the extreme feeling of distress over a mismatch between gender identity and sex.  ]]> 2022-05-11 03:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178736604 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178747232 Gopi Shankar Madurai is an openly intersex and genderqueer activist for rights in Tamil Nadu in India. Only in their 20s, ze have studied a monk, fought for protections for intersex children and babies and been appointed to many boards including the ILGA within the UN.

]]> 2022-05-11 04:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178747232 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178752136 Comedian and actor Mae Martin wrote and starred in their netflix series 'Feel Good' and has written the book: 'Can Everyone Please Calm Down? A Guide to 21st Century Sexuality'. Martin uses them/them and she/her pronouns and says “I’m very bisexual and attracted to people of all genders. I experience gender dysphoria sometimes – not always! – and have done since I was a tiny kid. When that dysphoria hits it sucks, and I find wearing a binder […] can sometimes help me feel more confident.”

]]> 2022-05-11 04:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178752136 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178787453 鎌谷 悠希, Kamatani Yūki is a Japanese Manga artist and illustrator. Their manga frequently features characters in transitional life stages and issues regarding identity and marginalization.]]> 2022-05-11 04:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178787453 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178794239 Nur Warsame is Australia's first openly gay Imam who works now supporting young people and helping to 'heal' families in Melbourne. He has said he deals with an "avalanche of misery" among LGBTI Muslims who have no support services or safe spaces. ]]> 2022-05-11 05:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178794239 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178797575 Kylie Kwong is an Australian television chef, author, television presenter and restaurateur who said she learned the fundamentals of Cantonese cooking by her mother's side. She and her wife Nell married in 2019. ]]> 2022-05-11 05:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2178797575 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2180582638 This series aims to " ask uncomfortable questions to uncover the truth behind some of the most marginalised and misunderstood Australians". 
There are episodes on transgender and intersex people. ]]> 2022-05-12 04:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2180582638 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2185249171 QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.]]> 2022-05-16 07:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2185249171 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2185251100 Twenty10 is a Sydney based service working across New South Wales, providing a broad range of specialised services for young people 12-25 including housing, mental health, counselling and social support. 

For adults they provide social support and for people of all ages we offer telephone support and webchat as the NSW provider for the national QLife project. 

They also offer inclusivity training and consulting for organisations and service providers across most sectors.]]> 2022-05-16 07:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2185251100 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2185252197 The Gender Centre Inc. is the peak state-wide multidisciplinary center of excellence providing a broad range of specialised services that enables the exploration of gender identity and assistance with the alleviation of gender dysphoria. We support trans and gender expressive people at every stage of their journey as they explore and live their authentic sense of self.]]> 2022-05-16 07:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2185252197 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2185254706 Rainbow Health Australia is a program that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) health and wellbeing through research and knowledge translation, training, resources, policy advice and service accreditation through the Rainbow Tick.]]> 2022-05-16 07:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2185254706 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186478948 Mental health services and information for young people, families, and educators. 

Young people can self-refer to headspace and call for support. ]]> 2022-05-16 22:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186478948 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186479953 Minus 18 are "leading change, building social inclusion, and advocating for an Australia where all young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them."]]> 2022-05-16 22:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186479953 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186481210 #StrongSafeFabulous was developed by Prosper (Project Australia) in partnership with Rainbow Families NSW as an initiative to support the prevention of domestic & family violence, and child abuse in LGBTIQA+ families]]> 2022-05-16 22:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186481210 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186481731 "Our mission as a charity is to support, celebrate, empower and advocate for Rainbow Families at every stage of their lives. We are a voice for those lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) parents and their kids that mainstream society often neglects, forgets, ignores and discriminates against."]]> 2022-05-16 22:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186481731 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186495859 2022-05-16 22:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186495859 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186496615 "Every person has inherent dignity and value. Human rights help us to recognise and respect this in ourselves and in each other."]]> 2022-05-16 22:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186496615 laura_a_medway https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186884659 PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.]]> 2022-05-17 04:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laura_a_medway/vxgn6p4tn9fbxn6v/wish/2186884659