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PRIDE Month
Why acknowledge PRIDE Month?
Each year in June, Australia and various countries throughout the world celebrate PRIDE month. PRIDE celebrates the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual + community (LGBTQIA+). It provides an opportunity for Australians to acknowledge and honour equality, dignity, self-affirmation and acceptance for all people.
Australia is at the forefront of the push towards true equality and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ people, but there is more to do.
PRIDE Flag
The Progress Pride flag was created by non-binary artist and designer Daniel Quasar. They added a 5-coloured chevron to the left of the iconic rainbow flag.
The new colours of pink, light blue and white call back to the Transgender Pride Flag while the black and brown stripes represent marginalised LGBTQIA+ communities of colour. The black also represents those living with AIDS and those who have passed away from the disease. Inclusion and progression were important for Quasar to place greater emphasis on when creating this Progressive Pride flag.
How does Moama Anglican Grammar support the LGBTQIA+ Community?
Moama Anglican Grammar recognises the fundamental right of every child and young person to feel safe at the School and understands that a supportive and inclusive School environment is essential for providing quality learning opportunities for all LGBTQIA+ young people including transgender and gender diverse students.
The below policies have been adopted by the school to understand the different facets of diversity and help promote the inclusion and celebration of all students, staff and families.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Policy:
https://moamagrammar.policyconnect.com.au/module/223/page/f44c5b18-dd4a-4ddc-8fcb-eca0f7ff6a06.md
Transgender Students Policy:
https://moamagrammar.policyconnect.com.au/module/223/page/8ca5daa3-0fbd-41df-9b72-2d6cc12b12fb.md
Resources:
- Justice Connect – Self Help Resource for Young LGBTQIA+ People
https://justiceconnect.org.au/help/self-help-resources-for-young-lgbtqi-people/
- QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQ+).
- Minus18 is CHANGING THE LIVES OF LGBTQIA+ YOUTH IN AUSTRALIA - We’re leading change, building social inclusion, and advocating for an Australia where all young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them.
Emily Flanigan - Social Worker
Liz Smith - Student Counsellor