- Tier: Tier 2: Early intervention and cohort-specific support
- Category of intervention: Support for diverse cohorts
- Strength of evidence: Level 3: Foundational and emerging evidence for program
- Geographic location: Statewide
Program description
Minus18 delivers workshops that promote positive mental health and provide peer support to improve the lives of LGBTIQA+ students. Workshops are available to teachers, students and LGBTIQA+ young people. The program is delivered by expert presenters with lived experience.
Student workshops help groups appreciate diverse experiences and ideas. They discuss relationships, perspective taking, and promote empathy. They help students challenge stereotypes and prejudices. These workshops also share ways to support LGBTIQA+ peers.
Teacher workshops build the capacity of teachers to create optimal conditions for LGBTIQA+ student learning, development and wellbeing. These workshops can be delivered to all school staff but are most relevant to teachers.
Youth workshops run for LGBTIQA+ students aim to build self-awareness. They recognise student qualities and achievements and help groups to be confident, resilient and adaptable.
Intended outcomes
- Greater peer support and allyship
- Greater awareness, knowledge and practical skills regarding LGBTIQA+ inclusion
- Increased staff and student inclusiveness of LGBTIQA+ youth
- Empowerment of LGBTIQA+ youth
- Reduced bullying and discrimination
- Better mental health outcomes for LGBTIQA+ youth
Program details
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| Program provider | Minus18 |
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*Face-to-face delivery is available in Melbourne, with online delivery state-wide. |
Implementation considerations
- Target population: Primary and secondary teachers, secondary students and LGBTIQA+ students.
- Program adaptability: Initial communication with schools prior to delivery of the workshops allows Minus18 to better understand the school’s needs, including individual access needs, and tailor the language and approach accordingly. The program is adaptable for:
- LGBTIQA+ students
- out-of-home care students.
- Staffing: Supervising teachers are required for the student sessions and as such, backfill may be required.
- Training requirements: There are no training requirements for schools prior to implementation of the program. The program can be delivered in-person or online. Each session is approximately 60–90 minutes with a maximum of 3 hours. For in-person sessions, a suitable space, chairs and AV technology are required. For online sessions, access to participant’s own devices (phones or laptops) are required.
- Factors to consider: Schools are required to provide a suitable space, chairs and AV technology. At least 10 participants are required to take part (though ideally upwards of 20) with a maximum of 100–150. Ongoing support is available at no additional cost.
- Australian context: The program has been developed and applied in Australia.
Cost
Minimum cost
From under $1,000
Detailed cost
- Student workshop: one x 60- to 90-minute session, including links to online resources - $990.00 (incl. GST).
- Teacher workshop: one x 60-minute session, including links to online resources - $990.00 (incl. GST).
- Queer Youth workshop: one x 60- to 90-minute session, including links to online resources - $990.00 (incl. GST).
Schools may purchase one or more of any workshop.
- Travel costs for in-person workshops in metropolitan Melbourne are included in the workshop pricing.
- Travel costs for in-person workshops outside of metropolitan Melbourne are $55 (incl. GST) per day.
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