Beyond 'That's So Gay'

If you happen to be in Berlin on Thursday 25th August, why not drop by and see Daniel present on his Beyond ‘That’s So Gay’ Tour?  Find out more here: QueerFormat Presentation Flyer

Daniel joined a range of young people and educators on Channel Ten’s The 7pm Project to discuss ‘Coming Out In School’ (July 2011).

See Daniel twice during this 3 minute clip.

1. Go to: 7pmproject.com.au
2. Click on ‘Video’
3. Click on ‘Features’
4. Click on ‘The 7pm Project, Wednesday 06 Jul’

Daniel joined a range of young people, parents and educators on SBS’ Insight Program to discuss ‘Being Gay In School’ (June 2011).

See Daniel at 32 minutes, 25 seconds talking about the dangers in ‘Waiting For Disclosure’ and at 43 minutes, 05 seconds discussing the misinformation about his work in schools.

Watch here on YouTube: SBS Insight: Gay In School

For the International Day Against Homophobia (May 17th, IDAHO), Daniel Witthaus co-keynoted a conference for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Department of Education with Dr Lynne Hillier.  The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner and Education Minister, the Hon. Andrew Barr.

Over 160 students and teachers combined to see what they could be done to affirm sexual diversity and challenge homophobia in their schools.  Students and teachers reported they found Daniel’s two and a half hour presentation fun, informative and very, very practical.

Hopes are high that Pride & Prejudice can be incorporated into ACT curriculum over time to reduce the impact of homo-aggressive behaviour and its subsequent impact.

SUMMARY SERIES, PART TWO: SCHOOLS (May 2011)

Find out what the birds-eye view of regional, rural and remote Australia is from the perspective of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, as well as those who support them.

Schools Introduction: Schools Summary: Introduction

For The Head: Schools Summary: For The Head
(Everyday Schools: Homophobic Hostility; That’s So Gay!; Out In Australian Schools)

For The Heart: Schools Summary: For The Heart
(Markus’, with Shane, story; Edward and David’s story; Joan and Mel’s story)

For The Hand: Schools Summary: For The Hand
(Dealing With That’s So Gay, Now; Is Your School “Ready”?; Starting School Conversations)

SUMMARY SERIES, PART ONE: MODERN DAY SNAPSHOT OF LGBT AUSTRALIA (March 2011)

Find out what the birds-eye view of regional, rural and remote Australia is from the perspective of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, as well as those who support them.

For The Head: Part One For The Head
(Modern Day Snapshot of LGBT Australia; LGBT Life in Australia; LGBT Coping in Australia)
For The Heart: Part One For The Heart (ed)
(Amber’s Story; Simon’s Story; Mini’s Story)
For The Hand: Part One For The Hand (ed)
(Starting LGBT Conversations; Supporting LGBT Young People; Resources That Might Help)

In the first half of 2011 a Summary Series of the Beyond ‘That’s So Gay’ (2010) Tour will be released.  Over the next few months various themed summaries will be shared with teachers, health professionals and homophobia-curious others across regional, rural and remote Australia.

Here is an overview of the Beyond ‘That’s So Gay’ Summary Series 2011: Summary Series Introduction

Recently a final e-mail for the Beyond ‘That’s So Gay’ Tour was sent out to all corners of Australia to announce it’s end.  If you were yet not on that mailing list, read the final e-mail here: Final Tour E-mail (Dec 2010)

Thanks to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Education Union for the above image…

FULL CIRCLE, DONE AND DUSTED…

Download the thirty-eighth, and final, installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Thirty-Eight: Geelong Again

Here are some of the highlights of the 38-week national challenging homophobia tour. Included is a reflection written by Rodney Croome about Outlink (1999-2000) and Beyond ‘That’s So Gay’.

(SORT OF) SNEAKING BACK IN, SHORT AND SHARP…

Download the thirty-seventh installments of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Thirty-Seven: Melbourne

Daniel talks with Rainbow Network Victoria about Beyond ‘That’s So Gay’: The Tour Diaries.  Daniel “digs deeper” with a familiar voice.  Daniel revisits the bush telegraph.