Happyprecious,
I would recommend a number of avenues and groups to look towards for support, information and even discussion:
* The best starting point for anyone in any state is to look up their local Aids Council… from there you will find links to numerous resources and support groups.
i.e. in the A.C.T. the Aids Action Council website has a youth website … Qnet which provides resources for young people
* Youth groups for QLBTI are not usually exclusive …. they are usually open for those young gay people to bring friends who want to be supportive and learn more. It would be wise however to just check with the group first.
* PFLAG is about Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays … they are about learning , sharing and providing support for those that have GLBTI family & friends and can again be found via an internet search.
* ‘Through their eyes’ is a DVD available on-line from the Gay Christian Network. It is an excellent DVD providing personal stories about christian youth coming out and their coming to terms with their religion, feelings and sexuality.
* ‘Writing themselves in” is a national survey about Sam-Sex attracted youth in Australia. It is mentioned else where in the FTB forums as it is currently being conducted again to be updated. This is an excellent resource document
* Check the websites of GLBTI bookstores such as ‘The Bookstore” in Sydney to find out what books & resources they have for youngsters.
I hope that some of the above will help you in your quest.
Kind Regards,
Dee
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