Here is an email that I recieved - Just passing it on to you
"Hi there,
I am writing to you on behalf of the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) 2009 Planning Committee, which is made up of Government and Non-Government organisations, including Gay Men’s Health, SHine, The Second Story, Port Adelaide Primary Health Care Services, and Shopfront Youth Health & Information Service.
IDAHO is an annual event held on May 17th each year to commemorate the removal of homosexuality from the list of "mental disorders" by the General Assembly of the World Health Organisation. The theme for this year’s celebrations is Culture and Homophobia, with a particular focus on issues within newly arrived communities. If you would like any further information about IDAHO and how it started, please visit the following website (www.acsa.org.au/idaho.html). New information will be uploaded shortly.
This year, we are seeking your assistance with our celebrations. We are asking a wide range of organisations, such as yourselves, to engage with their clients, community members, group participants and co-workers around the effects of homophobia on their own lives and the lives of those around them e.g. family/friends/neighbours/co-workers.
So, here’s what we need from you:
· Open the IDAHO Stars Template attachment and print it out, then photocopy it onto coloured paper (red, orange, yellow, green, blue or purple – rainbow colours);( Please contact Danny -details below -for your temaplate as I cannot load it here) Put the stars in a prominent position in your reception area, group rooms etc., along with a copy of the IDAHO Star Poster (which explains the purpose of the stars);
· Ask your clients/participants/community members and co-workers to write a short statement or story on the stars about their experiences of homophobia;
· Ask people to write their details on the IDAHO Stars Event RSVP form (see attachment) if they’re interested in finding out about how the stars will be used;
· Collect up all the stars that have been written on and send them to Jacintha Moerman at the Shopfront Youth Health and Information Service, 3-4/72 John Street, Salisbury, SA 5108
· The stars will then be displayed on Sunday, May 17th at a big IDAHO celebration event (details to be confirmed at a later date) which will feature speeches and performances by local Queer and Queer-friendly artists, politicians, and activists;
· We are also considering the possibility of using the stars to attract political attention to the issue of homophobia in Adelaide by presenting them to Parliament.
If you have any questions or need any further information please contact Danny Hales on 0433 626 131.
Cheers.
Lauren Riggs Primary Health Care Worker
Port Adelaide Primary Health Care Services Ambulatory and Primary Health Care Directorate Central Northern Adelaide Health Service
Phone: (08) 8240 9621 Fax: (08) 8240 9609 Email: Lauren.Riggs@health.sa.gov.au Website: www.health.sa.gov.au/cnahs
I am writing to you on behalf of the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) 2009 Planning Committee, which is made up of Government and Non-Government organisations, including Gay Men’s Health, SHine, The Second Story, Port Adelaide Primary Health Care Services, and Shopfront Youth Health & Information Service.
IDAHO is an annual event held on May 17th each year to commemorate the removal of homosexuality from the list of "mental disorders" by the General Assembly of the World Health Organisation. The theme for this year’s celebrations is Culture and Homophobia, with a particular focus on issues within newly arrived communities. If you would like any further information about IDAHO and how it started, please visit the following website (www.acsa.org.au/idaho.html). New information will be uploaded shortly.
This year, we are seeking your assistance with our celebrations. We are asking a wide range of organisations, such as yourselves, to engage with their clients, community members, group participants and co-workers around the effects of homophobia on their own lives and the lives of those around them e.g. family/friends/neighbours/co-workers.
So, here’s what we need from you:
· Open the IDAHO Stars Template attachment and print it out, then photocopy it onto coloured paper (red, orange, yellow, green, blue or purple – rainbow colours);( Please contact Danny -details below -for your temaplate as I cannot load it here) Put the stars in a prominent position in your reception area, group rooms etc., along with a copy of the IDAHO Star Poster (which explains the purpose of the stars);
· Ask your clients/participants/community members and co-workers to write a short statement or story on the stars about their experiences of homophobia;
· Ask people to write their details on the IDAHO Stars Event RSVP form (see attachment) if they’re interested in finding out about how the stars will be used;
· Collect up all the stars that have been written on and send them to Jacintha Moerman at the Shopfront Youth Health and Information Service, 3-4/72 John Street, Salisbury, SA 5108
· The stars will then be displayed on Sunday, May 17th at a big IDAHO celebration event (details to be confirmed at a later date) which will feature speeches and performances by local Queer and Queer-friendly artists, politicians, and activists;
· We are also considering the possibility of using the stars to attract political attention to the issue of homophobia in Adelaide by presenting them to Parliament.
If you have any questions or need any further information please contact Danny Hales on 0433 626 131.
Cheers.
Lauren Riggs Primary Health Care Worker
Port Adelaide Primary Health Care Services Ambulatory and Primary Health Care Directorate Central Northern Adelaide Health Service
Phone: (08) 8240 9621 Fax: (08) 8240 9609 Email: Lauren.Riggs@health.sa.gov.au Website: www.health.sa.gov.au/cnahs
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