Safe Schools Coalition Australia

rdf:langString Safe Schools Coalition Australia

rdf:langString Safe Schools Coalition Australia

rdf:langString Safe Schools Coalition Australia

rdf:langString SSCA

rdf:langString William Louden

rdf:langString Cornsilk

rdf:langString Change is coming poster

rdf:langString Classroom poster

rdf:langString Craig Comrie

rdf:langString SSCA Program Director

rdf:langString Safe_Schools_Coalition_Australia_logo.jpg

rdf:langString of SSCA, 52

rdf:langString Proud to create change in schools

rdf:langString The safety and well-being of same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse students, staff and families.

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rdf:langString "The review does not consider the contents of the Minus 18 website, or the contents of the network partners’ websites, ...

rdf:langString All of the official resources are consistent with the intent and objectives of the program, in that they focus on one or both of the SSCA’s two overall aims, reducing homophobic and transphobic behaviour and intersex prejudice, and increasing support for same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse students."

rdf:langString Review of Appropriateness and Efficacy of the Safe Schools Coalition Australia Program Resources

rdf:langString Prior to November 2017, the Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SSCA) functioned as a group of organisations in Australia focused on LGBTIQ people in schools. Its mission is to create safe and inclusive schools for students, families and staff who are in these groups. The primary activity of the SSCA is the Safe Schools Program that was developed to give support to teachers and schools who had been seeking assistance in the creation of a more inclusive environment for LGBTIQ students and their families. The program began in Victorian schools in 2010 and expanded nationwide in 2013. The Program was the first of its kind in Australia. Schools are encouraged to customise the implementation of resources which are provided. The SSCA is managed by The Foundation for Young Australians and funded by various state governments. In October 2016 the federal government said that it would not renew its funding for the program. In December 2016, the Education Department took control of the program in Victoria. The SSCA initially received bipartisan support from government. There is opposition to the program relating to sexuality and gender concepts being taught in schools. In response an independent review was conducted in 2016. While some changes have been made since the review's findings were published, it recommended no major changes to the program and found that it was consistent with the national curriculum. The report recommended an increase in the availability of guidance on the use of included materials. Other changes recommended and subsequently implemented include making the program only available to high schools, removing role playing activities and the requirement for parental consent before participation. In 2017 the SSCA program ceased in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory pulled out (and with Tasmania to pull out) of the Safe Schools Coalition Australia program, with each developing their own programs. As of July 2017, 54 schools in WA, Tas and NT were nominated as SSCA members. The program is banned in New South Wales, although it is alleged that some schools still use the materials.

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