Supporting same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people

Live Life to the Full is Edmund Rice Education Australia’s response to providing safe and inclusive learning environments for all students, in particular for same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people.

EREA has developed a set of documents intended to support Catholic schools in the Edmund Rice tradition as they strive for the wellbeing and safety of their students, particularly in regard to combatting homophobia and transphobia. These documents indicate a clear position and provide guidance and support for a ‘whole school’ response to a very important facet of our care of all young people.

The documents include:

Live Life to the Full: EREA Safe and Inclusive Learning Communities Statement

Resources for Principals, School Leaders & Teachers

To support the implementation of this work, EREA is available to work with school leadership teams and staff. Make contact with Jo (jo.hart@erea.edu.au) if you would like to take up this offer.

EREA Safe and Inclusive Learning Communities Statement

EREA’s response to providing safe and inclusive learning environments for all students, in particular for same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people
Resources for School Staff

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the support of people of diverse sexual and gender orientation in Catholic Schools
Safe and Inclusive Learning Communities

Report into how Catholic schools can address the needs of students who are same-sex attracted