Sunday 17 May was IDAHOBIT - International day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia. A cause close to our heart at MGSC.

Due to COVID we couldn’t celebrate as we usually would however we asked the students to wear rainbow colours in their online classes on Friday to show their support.

We received some amazing photos and artwork. MGSC is a supporter and an ally of the LGBTIQ community and we do not stand for discrimination toward our students.

Some useful facts:

30 years ago - on May 17, 1990 - the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates LGBTIQ people globablly, and raise awareness for the work still needed

75% of LGBTIQ youth experience some form of discrimination.

61% of LGBTIQ youth experience verbal abuse.
19% of f LGBTIQ youth experience physical bullying.
Over 39% of LGBTIQ people hide their sexual orientation or gender identity at work.
24.4% of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual people experience depression.
36.2% of Trans Australians experience depression.

compared to

6.8% off the general population who experience depression.

https://www.idahobit.org.au/

We stand with you.

Be true.

Be brave.

Be proud.

Further resources:

https://www.minus18.org.au/ for students

https://pflagaustralia.org.au/ for parents

Wellbeing referrals

Students can continue to access Wellbeing support from our qualified practitioners. Referrals can be made through emailing the relevant Student Manager:

Year 7 BCGH Deborah McKay
Year 7 ADEF Petra Witt
Year 8 ACE (1st half of G) Steve Williams
Year 8 BDF (2nd half of G) Mel Erwin
Year 9 EFGH Phil Hull
Year 9 ABCD Amanda O'Hara
Year 10 A-K Emma Colmanet
Year 10 L-Z Dolores Doran
Year 11 A - L Leah Liakos
Year 11 M- Z Jackie Matthews
Year 12 A – Mcrae Tess Molina
Year 12 Modra - Z Clare Selir

Resources for Anxious Teens and Children:

Help Lines:

National 24/7 crisis services
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or suicidecallbackservice.org.au
beyondblue: 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au
headspace: visit headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
ReachOut: reachout.com
Parentline 132289

24-HOUR TELEPHONE COUNSELLING - If you need to talk to someone call:

Lifeline on 13 11 14
Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
Headspace 1800 650 890
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

ONLINE COUNSELLING:

eheadspace.org.au - non-crisis service
Lifeline - lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline (for 12-25 year olds) - https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

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