October 13

What irks you about public transport?
Micah had a false-start while catching the tram, and needed to vent. After hailing down the tram, it wooshed past, without stopping! Have you had a similar experience? Need to vent about public transport?

Gay School
Same-sex attracted and transgendered youth in rural victoria will soon enjoy a targeted health awareness program. The program is called “Mind the Gap”, and hopes to close the gap between country gays and their city counterparts in areas such as awareness of STI’s, HIV, mental health, and general wellbeing.
“Mind the Gap” have already started work in Gippsland, running leadership retreats for GLBTI youth aged 18 – 28. Mind the Gap also plan to set up a social networking website to promote support networks among isolated GLBTI youth.
More info in this week's southern star.

Beyond Blue's GLBTI youth fact sheet is out now, with great tips and advice for youth experiencing depression or anxiety. Download a copy here.

Kaleidoscope GSA
Bart from Kaleidoscope Gay Straight Alliance called us to chat about their new website and online resources. Check out the website here.
Kaleidoscope GSA meets every 2 weeks, and is for youth aged 16-21.

Upcoming events
Meet and chat with the GLLO team from Vic Police. Help Minus 18 create a safety brochure. More details.

Battle of the bands regional final. Friday November 6th. Feat: Blow, Vixia, The lost boys, and more! $10 entry, more details: youth_services@bayside.vic.gov.au