In working with the Equal Opportunity Commission
of Victoria, the Gender Identity Reference Group have
been unanimous in believing that the legal, health and
education sectors should be dealt with first in regards
to dealing with discrimination and human rights.
That almost covers everything really!
These project ideas are just that. They need the
consultation, backing and commitment of the community to
have any effect. If you have any ideas of your own that
you wish to discuss please feel free to send them in via
email for posting on this site. Your comments are most
welcome.
Note: Gender identity is male, female or
intersex and is determined on the basis of "bonafide"
self identification as a member of the relevant gender.
The aim of this strategy is to identify issues and
develop strategies that strive to address them so that
all individuals can participate within the education
sector in an environment that is inclusive of all
irrespective of their gender identity. At this stage only
the issues have been developed.
There is a need to be flexible in accepting that
dealing with gender affirmation can impact on the
individuals ability to achieve their full potential. When
an individual is able to participate in an education
environment free from discrimination on the basis of
their Gender Identity there is greater likelihood of the
person reaching their full potential.
The intention of this evolving document is to identify
and suggest possible solutions to identified areas of
concern to Educational Organisations.
It is the intention of m.a.n. to make a copy of the
completed strategy available to the Victorian Department
of Education and other relevant authorities and
organizations as may be identified during the development
of this document.
