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A brand new podcast series from WA’s own Youth Pride Network (YPN) shares the stories of LGBTQIA+ folks who live on the intersection of various communities, experiences and identities. Hosted by the YPN crew, the podcast has been created as a resource for young LGBTIQA+ young people and allies, with the aim to celebrate living […]
Tags: queer and?, YACWA, youth affairs council of WA, youth pride network, YPN
4 Apr 2023 /
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The Western Australian government has been asked to take legislative action against conversion therapy. The government is currently holding a parliamentary inquiry into the operation of Esther House, a substance abuse facility that has been accused of using suppression and change practices as part of their treatment program. Previous clients of the facility have shared […]
Tags: barry cosker, charlotte glance, conversion practices, conversion therapy, ending conversion practices wa, esther foundation, esther house, Mark McGowan, rainbow futures, rainbow futures wa, SOGICE, transfolk of wa, WA Labor, youth pride network
5 Jul 2022 |
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The Youth Pride Network (YPN) has launched a new project, looking at the experiences of LGBTIQA+ young people in Western Australian high schools. This report, the latest in their series of ‘State of Play’ reports, will provide an overview of the current experiences in the Western Australian education system and provide recommendations for improvement for […]
Tags: charlotte glance, state of play, youth pride network
23 May 2022 |
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The WA Mental Health Commission are set to undertake a review of our state’s Mental Health Act, and local LGBTQIA+ organisations are seeking input from our communities. Living Proud WA, in partnership with TransFolk of WA, WAAC, GRAI, Youth Pride Network, Rainbow Futures WA and Pride WA, are hosting consultation sessions in the coming weeks. […]
Tags: GRAI, Living Proud, mental health act, Pride WA, rainbow futures wa, transfolk of wa, WAAC, youth pride network
28 Jan 2022 |
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Two major organisations representing young people in Western Australia have outlined their opposition to the Morrison Government’s Religious Discrimination Bill, joining their voices with a number of groups and individuals standing against the legislation. Youth Pride Network (YPN) and the Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA) have tabled submissions to the current parliamentary committee examination […]
Tags: charlotte glance, mason rothwell, religious discrimination, religious freedom, YACWA, youth affairs council of WA, youth pride network, YPN
22 Dec 2021 |
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The Western Australian Law Reform Commission released its Discussion Paper which reviews the state’s Equal Opportunity Act (1984) earlier this year. WA Attorney General John Quigley announced that the government will commence a review of the state’s Equal Opportunity laws back in 2018, including those which allow schools to expel students and fire teachers who […]
Tags: charlotte glance, Equal Opportunity Act, misty farquhar, rainbow futures wa, western australian law reform commission, youth pride network
15 Oct 2021 |
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Inclusive Education WA (IEWA), Western Australia’s rebranded version of the Safe Schools program, will no longer be funded after October 31st 2020. In 2018, the program announced a new name following criticism from conservative groups after its initial launch, state election campaigns and throughout the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey. The WA Department of Education has confirmed that the […]
Tags: Brian Greig, catherine shepard, dave kelly, department of education, inclusive education wa, Lisa Dobrin, Mark McGowan, Sue Ellery, transfolk of wa, WA AIDS Council, WAAC, youth pride network
9 Oct 2020 |
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WA’s Minister for Youth Dave Kelly has revealed today that the Youth Pride Network (YPN) will receive 3 years of funding to expand its work as Western Australia’s first LGBTIQA+ youth advocacy body. Formed in 2017, the YPN is an organisation created by and for LGBTIQA+ young people aimed at using systemic advocacy to create […]
Tags: charlotte glance, dave kelly, ross wortham, YACWA, youth affairs council of WA, youth pride network, YPN
25 Sep 2020 |
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LGBTQIA+ advocacy group Youth Pride Network (YPN) are hosting a potluck dinner at Perth City Farm this Friday. YPN are inviting you to join them for dinner and enjoy some great food while connecting with the local community. YPN committee member and event organiser Jack Meakins says everyone of all ages is welcome to come […]
Tags: dinner, perth city farm, potluck, youth pride network
27 Aug 2020 |
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LGBTQIA+ youth advocacy group Youth Pride Network (YPN) have set their sights on the next state election, and the organisation wants to hear what issues young LGBTQIA+ West Australians want on the agenda. YPN have launched a survey to gauge the needs and aspirations of LGBTQIA+ folks in WA under the age of 25, as […]
Tags: charlotte glance, Politics, State Election, WApol, young people, youth, youth pride network
13 Aug 2020 |
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