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Collingwood, Victoria 9,815 followers

We're champions for LGBTQIA+ youth Australia-wide, creating a better world through events, peer-support, and training .

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About us

Australia's youth driven organisation for LGBTQIA+ youth, the Minus18 Foundation is young people leading change, building social inclusion and advocating for an Australia free of homophobia and transphobia. Through resources, events and advocacy, Minus18 has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of youth nationally for over 18 years. www.minus18.org.au

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Collingwood, Victoria

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1999

Specialties

LGBTIQ Youth Inclusion, Events, LGBTIQ Training, Campaigns, Education, and Youth Engagement

Locations

Employees at Minus18 Foundation

Updates

Being a trans ally isn't just for people outside the LGBTQIA+ community. As a cisgendered queer person, there are so many ways you can improve your trans allyship. Because together, we are stronger. Here are some tips on how you can be a better trans ally, and make sure you're supporting your trans, gender diverse and non-binary mates and family – as well as the wider community.
Sorry, but citing a "difference of opinion" is NOT okay when it comes to your prejudices about who people are. It's okay not to get it – but listen and learn with empathy, so that you can try to understand. It's NOT okay to not respect people, and their gender, their identity, their expressions, their pronouns.
We get asked this all the time: "how can I be an active ally for the trans community?" So, here are six tips you can implement right away. They're even simpler than you think! Learn more:
6 Tips to be a Trans Ally
"I don't use pronouns" It's something we hear pretty often – so, we thought we'd do a little deep dive into why this is not true. Perhaps next time you hear someone say this, you can use this knowledge to debunk their theory!
A reminder for everyone this Trans Awareness Week 🏳️⚧️
TODAY'S THE DAY – it's the start of Trans Awareness Week! 🏳️⚧️ Above all, it's a time for trans pride, and we'll be celebrating our pride all week long! To all of our incredible trans attendees, supporters, friends, donors, family, community: take this week to REALLY CELEBRATE you, your identity, and your journey. Know that everyone at Minus18, and so many across the country, will be celebrating trans pride all week long! For everyone else? This is the perfect week to assess your own actions and how you can be a better trans ally. It's a chance to elevate your understanding of trans identities, the barriers faced by the trans community, and the actions you can take to amplify and support. This year, it's really more important than ever to be a trans ally. Yes, you might remember we said this same sentiment last year – but the stakes really grow every year. And it's so important in 2024. With discrimination and hatred on the rise, further fuelled by ongoing political discourse, we need visible and active support of the trans community. If you've been looking for a time to make your voice heard – THIS IS THE TIME. Not sure what to say or need some extra help and resources? Keep your eyes right here! All week, we'll be sharing educational and affirming content to really celebrate trans identities – including plenty of resources that you can share. Celebrating the week at work, school, or in your community? Tag us! We'd love to see how you celebrate. HAPPY TRANS AWARENESS WEEK! We can't wait to celebrate all week long, and see how you do too 💙🤍💖
** SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE FOR TRANS AWARENESS WEEK VIDEO RESOURCES ** "(My mum's work mates) have helped (my mum) get used to my name and pronouns... it makes me feel so grateful for these people that don't even know me." There are so many ways you can directly and indirectly support the trans community by learning how to be a better ally. And to celebrate the start of Trans Awareness Week, just use code TAW20% at the checkout for a DISCOUNT on our workplace video resource. Valid for the next 48 hours. Schools video remains FREE! You'll hear from some of our Young Leader alumni about their experiences in these brand new resources for Trans Awareness Week. Listen to them discuss times they've felt supported, plus hear the allyship tips they want you to know. There's one for schools (which is free!), and one for workplaces. Grab yours here: https://buff.ly/4fGuocOTrans Awareness Week starts TOMORROW!
TWO DAYS until Trans Awareness Week, and we know how much you all love to be visible right here on socials. So, as always, we've prepared a number of digital resources for you to use: https://buff.ly/3YFIiVPNot only that, we also have a number of articles, videos, and plenty of other handy resources to help you learn more, while being visible with your support and learning. Celebrating Trans Awareness Week? Make sure you tag us so we can see how you celebrate and use these resources! We always love seeing these in action. And check our channels now and through the week too – because we have so many handy resources, moments of affirmation, and informative videos coming your way!
We're so excited to be supporting and attending this incredible event, presented by TGV | Transgender Victoria! 🏳️⚧️ Trans Pride Picnic 🏳️⚧️ Sunday 30 November, 1-5pm Treasury Gardens (Lawn 4), East Melbourne, VIC (Register for this free event: https://buff.ly/3NQ5dJ8) It's a chance for the community to come together, and celebrate our trans pride! We'll have treats and light refreshments for everyone, but feel free to bring along a plate of food. We'll also have games that you can join in on too! Bring a blanket, foldable chairs, and let's gather to celebrate all together! This event is part of a series of events and workshops for Trans Month. Check out tgv.org.au – there are so many incredible opportunities for you to connect and celebrate.
Today is Intersex Day of Solidarity. It's a chance for everyone to stand proudly with the intersex community, and learn about intersex experiences. Today, we're encouraging everyone to really dive in and learn more – listen to the voices of intersex people, read up on what it means to be intersex, and understand the barriers faced. Because, as we know, education really is step one in standing proudly in solidarity. For more resources, check out ihra.org.au

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