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LGBTIQ

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  Wear It Purple to empower

  August 20, 2018

  ​Wear It Purple Day is a youth-led day of action held since 2010, founded in response to stories of teenagers who have taken their lives due to the bullying and harassment because of their sexuality and/or gender diversity.

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  Survey results show LGBTIQA+ discrimination still rife in school

  August 17, 2018

  Workplace discrimination against LGBTIQA+ teachers remains a significant issue across NSW, according to a recent joint research project between Federation and Western Sydney University.

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  Workplace discrimination against LGBTIQ teachers “widespread”, study finds

  July 13, 2018

  Workplace discrimination against LGBTIQ teachers is relatively widespread, taking its greatest toll on psychological wellbeing, according to a study conducted jointly by Western Sydney University and the NSW Teachers Federation.

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  Wear It Purple to empower

  June 21, 2018

  Wear It Purple Day is a youth-led day of action held since 2010, founded in response to stories of teenagers who have taken their lives due to the bullying and harassment because of their sexuality and/or gender diversity.

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  May 17: Become an LGBTIQ rights ally

  May 17, 2018

  ​Many people around Australia and the world are marking May 17 with acts of recognition and action that highlight the plight of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, other sexuality or gender identity (LGBTIQ).

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  Seminar addresses inclusion of diverse families

  May 10, 2018

  With the recent legal recognition of same-sex marriages in Australia, being inclusive of LGBTIQ people and their families is an important topic. Consequently, Federation recently teamed with the Gayby Baby Project to develop a seminar for teachers to consider how to welcome all types of families into school settings, including LGBTIQ families.

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  Federation Joins Fair Day Fun

  February 20, 2018

  There was something for everyone at Federation’s stall at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day on Sunday.

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  Mardi Gras Parade - Updated 21/12/17

  December 19, 2017

  The NSW Teachers Federation (NSWTF) is looking forward to supporting the 40th Anniversary Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) celebrations in 2018.