Generation Next 9 March

Edu-gay-tion

Tony Abbot says he feels threatened by the gays.
Federal Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, has revealed that he feels “threatened” by homosexuality in an interview with current affairs program 60 Minutes.
The story aired on Sunday night, and when asked about his views on homosexuality, he said, “I’d probably say I feel a bit threatened…”
The Australian Coalition for Equality (ACE) have invited Mr Abbott to meet with ordinary gays and lesbian people to help him overcome his sense of “threat” about homosexuality.
Mr Irlam, from the ACE said “We hope Mr Abbott will take up our invitation so he can overcome feeling threatened by homosexuality”
ACE believe that statements like those of Mr Abbott highlight why Australia needs a national law prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sexuality and gender identity.
The Federal Parliament has discussed the issue of legislation to protect Australians from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity on and off since 1997. Equivalent protections exist in all states and territories but the federal human rights framework has yet to include it.
Introduction of such legislative protections were included in recommendations from the National Human Rights Consultation report on same-sex entitlements released in 2009.

Delfin love the pink dollar?
Ipswich City Counsellor David Morrison has accused property developer Delfin of trying to “boost sales by targeting the pink dollar.” Councillor Morrison has also stated “that families are best for the growth of a healthy suburb”
Delfin featured a gay couple in a promotional magazine because they were the 10,000th new homeowners in the area.
Having moved from an inner city suburb, the gay couple described Springfield Lakes as a perfect suburb for them.
“Neil and I chose Springfield Lakes because we loved the scenery, the lakes and the walking tracks,” “We also loved the people we met living in the community before we purchased – they were friendly, easygoing and laid-back.”
Unfortunately it seems the couple are not as welcome as they might believe with Councillor Morrison saying that a Springfield Lakes resident with a young family had raised concerns with him.
“I had other residents express similar views to me. My concerns expressed to Delfin were simply passing on concerns that residents had bought to me as their local elected member.” councillor Morrison said.

Washington D.C. to allow gay marrige
Washington D.C. has become the sixth US district to allow same-sex marriage.
Over 120 couples waited outside the city’s town hall last Wednesday, to register to marry.
“It’s like waking up Christmas morning,” said 47-year-old Angelisa Young. “It’s really like a dream come true,” says Young of the recent supreme court decision that allows her to marry her partner of 12 years.
As a federal district, the same-sex marriage bill for Washington D.C. needed congressional approval. Congress approved the bill on Tuesday evening.
Wedding bells won’t start ringing until next Tuesday (that’s today), however, as there is a three day waiting period before registrations to marry can be approved.
A U.C.L.A. study estimates same sex marriage will bring over $52 million dollars into the capital annually.

Gay or Anti Gay?
US Senator Roy Asburn has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after leaving a gay nightclub.
Senator Asburn, was driving from the bar with a male passenger in the car at the time of the traffic infringement.
Senator Asburn has a history of voting against every gay rights law put past the State Senate, including things like Recognising Out-Of-State Same-Sex Marriages and Expanding Anti-Discrimination Laws.
“I am deeply sorry for my actions and offer no excuse for my poor judgement,” Senator Ashburn said in a released statement.
Later, in a radio interview he conceded, “I am gay ... those are the words that have been so difficult for me for so long”
He said he does not plan to run for any public office after his term ends later this year.



Upcoming Events

Equal Love Fundraising Exhibition
+ Location ~ Tenth Muse, 365 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, 3065
+ Date ~ Friday 5th March, 6:30pm to Saturday 3rd April, 9:30pm
EQUAL LOVE Fundraising Exhibition
by Ali Hogg
Same Same’s very own photographer extraordinaire combines her love of activism and photography, exhibiting some of her photographs which she has taken since the ban on same sex marriage was introduced federally in 2004.
As well as being seen around Melbourne’s gay and lesbian bars and club scene perhaps having taken your photo once or twice, she is also the public officer of the the Melbourne same sex marriage campaign group Equal Love.
Her work will be for sale as a fundraiser for the equal love campaign for same sex marriage rights.
Large works on display, 50% of proceeds will go to equal love and smaller prints will be available for very affordable prices with 100% of proceeds going towards the campaign.
WHERE:
Tenth Muse
365 Brunswick st, Fitzroy
WHEN:
Wednesday March 3rd – April 3rd 2010
+ Audience ~ Over 18's only

Minus 18's Cirus Workshop
Sunday March 21st, in the city. RSVP quickly! There are only 20 places available.

Minus 18's Same Sex Formal
April 17th 5.30 - 10.30. It's a 3 course dinner with drinks and a special gift for everyone who attends.
Tickets from $35, full details at minus 18.

Link Love - Here's the stuff we covered today!

Splendid is seeking fearless young and emerging artists for two weeks of bending artforms and collaboration to create new works for Splendour in the Grass festival.
Splendid is open to young and emerging artists (under 30 years old or in the first 5 years of their practice) who work in the visual arts, theatre, dance, design, installation, architecture, digital media, sound, text, community arts and other creative pursuits.
The program includes a residential Arts Lab, mentorship and opportunities to promote your work to major festival audiences in Australia and internationally.
More info.

Warrambeen Film Festival are seeking passionate and hard working young people to help run the film festival. Volunteers will recieve promotional tees for the event, and get some great experience in running a film event.

The festival is on the 13th of March.
More info or email pascal@warrambeenfilmfestival.com.au

Chill Out Festival is happening this weekend, so get out there and get involved!
More info.

MINUS 18 CIRCUS WORKSHOP
SUNDAY MARCH 21 - FREE
20 of the first youth to RSVP will be lucky enough to participate in a FREE Circus workshop.
Workshop will include theatre games, warm up and circus skills such as
- acrobalance (e.g. pyramids, double balance)
- manipulation (e.g. juggling, diablo, hoops, plate balancing)
- aerials (e.g. trapeze, cloudswing, ropes)
STRICTLY limited spaces. Makesure you RSVP to this event
WHERE: Melbourne City (further details when you RSVP)
WHEN: Sun March 21st 2-4 PM
RSVP: Here

Melbourne Queer Film Festival is hitting the streets of Melbourne from the 17th of March. Find out all about the best shows to see here.

On tonight’s program we spoke about
S.L.A.M Rally that happened earlier in Melbourne today
http://www.slamrally.org/

How to get involved with your Queer Uni resources groups
http://quni.org/


And a news article from Alaska
http://www.newsminer.com/view/full_story/4962608/article-Gay-rights-group-asks-University-of-Alaska-to-update-policy?



Writing themselves in Survey that talks about the issues affecting YOUR life as a same sex attracted person.
http://minus18.org.au/


And lastly we had some gay school.
We spoke about the surrogacy debate
http://www.samesame.com.au/news/local/5075/Surrogacy-Debates-Rage-In-QLD.htm

And Google says No to Australian Censorship
http://www.samesame.com.au/news/local/5080/Google-Says-No-To-Australian-Censorship.htm

Generation Next 12/01/10

Tonight on Generation Next we covered the highlight youth and Joy events that are happening throughout Midsumma.
http://www.midsumma.org.au/
For all the events.

Also the upcoming minus18 events
You can check them out on the minus18 website
http://minus18.org.au/

We spoke about how you the listener can get involved in a radio workshop called Girls on Air -3cr
Download a 3CR podcast today - www.3cr.org.au/podcasts
And also spoke about a mental illness group People like you.com.au
http://www.peoplelikeyou.com.au/

Cocktail party to support Melbourne Citymission

Tonight, 30th December, 7.30pm onwards.
St. John's Hall 494 Whitehorse Rd, MITCHAM (Enter Via Elizabeth St.)


Concert Creations, in conjunction with Jump Sound and LTRN, is proud to present ... Celebrate ! 2009, a Cocktail Party on the Eve of New Years Eve!! Helping to raise funds for Melbourne Citymission.

Tickets: $12 at the door
**Group bookings for 10 people $80 **

Bookings: Call 9799 9293 or 9713 0909
or Email :info@concertcreations.com.au

Dance the night away to the Grooves of DJ Horizon, fantastic Live Performances, prizes, a great selection of drinks @ the bar, frozen cocktails, finger food, desserts and more !!

A selection of cocktails/mixed drinks from $4.50!!
(Beer, wine, mocktails and soft drinks available)

Invite your friends to a great night, for a great cause!
Dress to impress ..!!

My Christmas Tree's Delicious!

Christmas special! As promised, here's the directory of christmas lights across Australia. Go and see some of the christmas lights on this page.

Have a safe and happy holidays!

Are you aged between 12 and 24 years and have experienced physical violence, directly or indirectly, or know someone who has? Do you have a view on youth violence in your neighbourhood, town or city? If so, we would like to hear from you.

The Australian Parliament is holding an inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians, and would really like to hear your views. What we mean by violence is the sort of violence that’s physical and is more likely to happen out on the street or in a public place.

The survey is completely anonymous, and the information you provide will be used to inform the Australian Parliament about the experiences young people have had with violence. It will also be used in the final report, which will contain recommendations to the Australian Government on what to do about this issue.

The Committee can't investigate individual problems. If you are worried about violence and want to talk to someone, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=66hZ5LBI3WcP4mNi3ojHig_3d_3d



Seaspray holiday buses 2009/10
Bigger and better than ever the Seaspray holiday bus is back for another year. Operated by Wynnes coaches this is a public transport service for everyone in the community to access.

The holiday bus is a great way not only to get to the beach but for those who aren’t 18 or don’t have a license to go shopping or to the skate park, or even visit friends in neighboring towns.

Services will commence on Monday 21 December 2009 and run through to Friday 29 January 2010.

Download the timetable here. (.pdf, 288KB)




Push Over 2010 - Lineup announced
Push Over live music festival returns to The Abbotsford Convent on Sunday 7 March, 2010.

As always, Push Over will feature over 30 acts across four stages, and some of the best current crop or upcoming "next big things" on the Australian indie rock, hardcore and hip hop scene!

Now in its 18th year, Push Over provides one of the hottest and freshest summer line ups on offer - as voted by young people from around the state!

Live acts (in alphabetical order) for the 2010 event include:

50 Lions
Break Even
Built on Secrets
City Escape
Dash & Will
Heroes for Hire
Horrorshow
I Explode Like
Kisschasy
Lovers Grave
The Mission In Motion
The Sundance Kids
Urthboy
Wherewolves
Yacht Club DJs
Young Heretics
Yves Klein Blue
Plus nine FReeZA Push Start battle of the bands Regional Final Winners, and multiple MCs, DJs and break-dancers battling it out in the Push It hip hop arena.

Tickets available from:
www.moshtix.com.au
www.oztix.com.au
Ticketek (call 132 849)
Push Over is proudly supported by The Push, triple j, FReeZA, FReeZACentral and Victoria Rocks.


Send your mates a Yellowcard
Have you ever been in a car with a mate and been freaked out by the way they're driving? Maybe they text and drive at the same time, or maybe they speed or drive when drunk or on drugs. Do you have a friend who does dangerous things with their car, like drag racing or burnouts?

If you're worried about the risks your mates are taking with their driving, the TAC has set up a website that lets you let them know you're worried about them by sending them an anonymous video yellow card.

All you have to do is visit http://yellowcard.tv and fill in a few details, like your mate's email address, the car they drive, their name and the problem you're worried about. The website will make a personalised video message based on the details you give it and then send it to your friend.

Heaps of people know someone who drives dangerously. Yellowcard allows you to send those people a message and hopefully help them to clean up their act.

Even though young victorians between 17 and 25 are only 14% of the people on the road toll, they make up 25% of the annual Victorian road toll.

This is your chance to make a difference to those statistics.