Information about the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer communities and services in Wollongong, the Illawarra and South Coast, New South Wales, Australia
INFORMATION ON THIS SITE WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY
COMMENT OF THE WEEK
ANTI HOMOPHOBIA DAY - MAY 17TH
STOP THE INTERNET CENSORSHIP
It was only recently announced that the government had just successfully completed a trial run, of their web censoring software.
They now plan to go ahead with the next step, which will be to pass legislation early this year making the web filters law. However, with the impending election, should the legislation pass, the government will delay it's enactment until 12 months later. This way it will have little impact on impending elections, and ensure Labour is re-elected.
Many sites, such as this one, are likely to be BANNED! "ACON is supporting GetUp!'s Save The Net campaign because we're concerned that the Federal Government's [internet filtering] will severely limit the effectiveness of our internet-based HIV-prevention and education campaigns, by restricting access to culturally appropriate information," ACON President Mark Orr told SX. (read this full article on the GLBT Politics and News page on this site)
Some recent articles about the proposed internet censorship:
# We are now publishing (below on this page) the results of our home page survey - found on the left @ bottom of our Menu Options - the survey question/topic changes every 2 weeks .... start VOTING now!
# The Anti-Homophobia Day May 17th page on our website has been updated with the 2010 campaign
# We have added a new poll on our HOME PAGE. We will change our poll every two weeks and publish on this page the results of each poll. If you would like to send us suggestions for future polls please use the Contact Form menu option or email us at mail@illawarraqinfo.com
# We have added a new survey on the GLBTI Health Surveys Page about the 2010 Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (even if you did not attend) and you can win a iPhone Touch.
# New links to articles on proposed Internet Censorship Filter proposal added above in the 'Stop The Internet Censorship' article (on this page).
# New survey on the GLBTI Survey page - a survey about yourself, sexual health and on-line websites for gay men in NSW
# Sexuality and night life in Sydney: an on-line survey for same sex attracted young people, 18 - 25 years, who live in Sydney or regularly spend time there . Check it out now on our GLBTI Health Surveys page.
# Writing Themselves In 3 Survey - WTi3 Survey - for same sex attracted youth, 14 - 21. Who pushes your buttons? Check it out now on our GLBTI Health Surveys page.
# Barometer Survey - The survey is for anyone, regardless of sexuality or HIV status about your thoughts, feelings and actions related to HIV. It also includes questions on disclosure, sexual practices, community and friendship. Check it out now on our GLBTI Health Surveys page.
# GLBT Politics and News page has been updated
# We have updated our Home page (this page) about Internet Censorship and what YOU CAN DO to stop it.
# Information (below) on the changes to same-sex relationships at Centrelink from July 1, 2009.
# New links added: 'Gay and Bi Men Info' page - "How I Roll" all about condoms & "The drama downunder" an Australian site on STIs; 'Gender Issues' page - "Gender Identity Support Group" located in Victoria and offering support on gender identity issues; 'Anti-Homophobia Day, May 17th' page - "Safety Partnership" a NSW Government site aimed at preventing violence in the GLBT communities
# We have updated the resource 'Understanding Your Legal Rights' with the 2009 edition which includes recent changes to gay and lesbian legal rights. This resource is located on the Legal Rights & Support page.
ILLAWARRA Q INFO HOME PAGE SURVEY
let the results be exposed
Survey 1
Should gays/lesbians have the right to marry?
Yes - 95% ....... No - 5%
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