Intersex variations

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ACON

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Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
Australia
gender diversity
intersex variations
intimate relationships
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

An organisation supporting community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders. Funded by NSW Ministry of Health.

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Alex. I'm intersex here's what that means. Minus18

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Teacher
Parent
Australia
gender diversity
intersex variations
research and reports
sexual diversity

Minus18 is an organisation tackling social isolation, education and advocacy, and youth empowerment of LGBTQIA+ young people. This story is by Alex who is intersex.

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Dr Yes

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Western Australia
adolescence
bodies
body image
consent
contraception
health education
health literacy
immunisation
intersex variations
intimate relationships
law
LGBTI
puberty
reproduction
safer sex
sex education
sexual diversity
sexual health
STIs and BBVs

The Australian Medical Association of Western Australia (AMA WA) Dr Yes project sends specially trained volunteer medical students into high schools to have frank, open discussions on topics concerning youth health including sexual health. Enquiries can be made through dryes@amawa.com.au

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Guidelines for supporting sexual and gender diversity in schools (2014)

Guidelines
Western Australia
gender diversity
intersex variations
LGBTI
sexual diversity

The Guidelines for Supporting Sexual and Gender Diversity in Schools were released by the Equal Opportunity Commission Western Australia in 2014 to assist schools, in both public and private education sectors, to effectively address bullying specific to sexuality and gender diversity.

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Handbook for parents - consortium on the management of disorders of sex development

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Parent
International
adolescence
families
gender diversity
intersex variations
mental health
parenting
research and reports
sexual diversity

A handbook for parents with children who have intersex variations.

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Inclusive Education WA (IEWA)

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Professional development
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Western Australia
gender diversity
health education
intersex variations
LGBTI
sexual diversity

NB: Funding for Inclusive Education WA (IEWA) ceased in October 2020. IEWA previously provided professional development and support for WA schools and staff who wanted to ensure that their schools environment were safe and inclusive for everyone, including for same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse (SSAIGD) students, staff and families. Work is currently underway to help address the gap in this area. Please use the 'contact us' feature if you require support in this area in the meantime.

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Issues Paper: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex (LGBTI) children and young people

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Western Australia
adolescence
families
gender
gender diversity
intersex variations
parenting
research and reports
sex education
sexual diversity

Paper by the Commissioner for Children and Young People on gender and sexual diversity.

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Let's talk about sex

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Teacher
Parent
International
adolescence
bodies
contraception
families
gender diversity
intersex variations
intimate relationships
LGBTI
online
puberty
reproduction
safer sex
sex education
sexting
sexual diversity
STIs and BBVs

Non-fiction


Biological and psychological information about sex: from puberty and conception to birth control and STIs, including sections on the body, families and babies, and sexual health. New edition includes expanded information on internet, texting safety, contraception and LGBT.

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Living Proud

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Support services
Professional development
Teacher
Parent
Western Australia
gender diversity
help seeking
intersex variations
LGBTI
mental health
sexual diversity

Living Proud is a non-profit organisation that provides support, information and resources to the WA lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, other sex, sexuality and gender diverse community. Services include: peer counselling, telephone counselling, professional development and lived experience forums.

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On the number of intersex people

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Australia
families
gender diversity
health education
intersex variations
parenting
research and reports
sexual diversity

This article reviews available data on the number of intersex people, and the complications involved in data collection.

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Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays WA (PFLAG-WA)

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Upper primary
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Middle secondary
Upper secondary
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Parent
Western Australia
friendships
gender diversity
help seeking
intersex variations
LGBTI
parenting
sexual diversity

PFLAG-WA is an organisation that supports the parents, family members and friends of loved ones who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex. They offer peer support through their phone line and support group meetings.

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Safe Schools Coalition

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Websites
Teacher
Parent
Australia
gender diversity
intersex variations
LGBTI
mental health
sexual diversity

A national coalition dedicated to making schools safer and more inclusive for same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse young people.

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Sexuality and gender based bullying in schools fact sheets

Guidelines
Teacher
Parent
Western Australia
gender diversity
guidelines
intersex variations
sexual diversity

Equal Opportunity Commission fact sheets for students, parents/care givers and school staff.

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Supporting sexual diversity, intersex and gender diversity in schools (2015)

Guidelines
Teacher
Australia
gender diversity
guidelines
intersex variations
sex education
sexual diversity

Safe schools Coalition Australia resource created in 2015.

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Talk Soon. Talk Often: a guide for parents talking to their kids about sex

Books
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Teacher
Parent
Western Australia
adolescence
bodies
body image
consent
contraception
disabilities
emotional literacy
families
friendships
gender
gender diversity
intersex variations
intimate relationships
LGBTI
media literacy
parenting
pornography
protective behaviours
puberty
reproduction
safer sex
sexual diversity

A WA Department of Health booklet developed to support parents to initiate regular and relaxed conversations with their children about relationships and sexuality. Age and stage appropriate information for parents with children birth to teens. First published 2011, updated in 2019.

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The Freedom Centre

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Upper primary
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Middle secondary
Upper secondary
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Western Australia
families
friendships
gender
gender diversity
intersex variations
LGBTI
sexual diversity

The Freedom Centre supports young people (under 26), families and communities to be healthy, happy and informed about diverse sexuality, sex and gender. They host drop in spaces and peer support for young people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer and Questioning.

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What does it mean to be intersex?

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Lower secondary
Middle secondary
Upper secondary
Teacher
Parent
Western Australia
Australia
gender
gender diversity
puberty
sex education
sexual health

An ABC feature article that describes young people's experiences and their growing understanding of what makes someone intersex within what is a diverse community. It includes guidance on what not to say to an intersex person.