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Same Difference Panel Speaker Training
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The FPNSW Same Difference Program is a high impact anti-homophobia education program aimed at high school students, teachers and other professionals that work with young people.
By telling their personal stories, panel speakers play the important role of providing a human face to homophobia and in doing so, build a sense of empathy in audience members. Panel speakers also:
- raise awareness about same sex attraction and sexual diversity
- show how homophobia affects young people
- help other same sex attracted young people overcome feelings of isolation
- educate people about non-discriminatory language, attitudes and behaviour
- teach educators how they can create safe and inclusive learning environments for all students
The 2-day Panel Speaker Training will help you:
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- reflect upon and write your life story
- clarify the role of a panel speaker
- build your confidence in public speaking
- deal with challenging questions from an audience
- meet other same sex attracted people interested in making a difference!
To be eligible to register you must be:
- same sex attracted
- 18 - 24 years old and finished high school
- available both training days
- committed and willing to share your story
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We welcome young people with disability and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Training is FREE (travel money and lunch provided) and conducted in Ashfield over two full Saturdays. We provide a safe and supportive peer environment where you will meet and work with experienced panel speakers and trainers.
Want to hear what previous participants say about the training?
Check out the video below.
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For more information:
Email: samedifference@fpnsw.org.au
Phone: Rob Hardy on (02) 8752 4306
