Let’s Hope Ian Thorpe Is A Necessary, Overdue Conversation Starter About Young People.

“Now that Ian Thorpe has come out and everyone has had their say, it’s time to continue working to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people across regional, rural and remote Australia.  Whilst a number of commentators talk about a brave new LGBTI-friendly and supportive world, research evidence is beyond debate: most young people are not benefitting from this brave new world.  Not everyone makes it through to come out and thrive as Ian and others do…”

My two cents worth on Ian Thorpe’s coming out can be found here: Ian Thorpe’s Coming Out