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Help Same Sex Attracted Youth have their “SSAY”!! Work with same-sex attracted kids aged 14-21 in Australia? Encourage them to write themselves in to Australian history by filling out the third national Australian survey on same-sex attracted youth at www.wti3.org.au ! This is THE survey that makes a REAL difference to policies and services; support it! The survey is open now, and closes in April 2010. Diversity & Older People’s Care Networks
We need you for a research project funded by the University of Queensland about the networks of people who provide care to gay and lesbian seniors. We would like to interview you, as well as the people involved in your care. This may include partners, family members and friends, as well as paid or employed care providers. Total confidentiality guaranteed. If you change your mind about participation - no worries! Interviews at times and places convenient to participants If you would like to be involved or know someone who might be interested or for more information contact: Mark Hughes T: 0405 386 976, E: m.hughes5@uq.edu.au Further information about the project can be found here. PASH - Pleasure and Sexual HealthA new survey into gay and bisexual men's sex lives is due to be launched in Brisbane this month. The PASH Study (Pleasure and Sexual Health) is a joint initiative of The University of New south Wales, Curtin University and La Trobe University. Dr Pol McCann from UNSW explain the role of pleasure in the research: "So far, most research into how guys have sex has focused on the risk - what can go wrong, what long term consequences can be. But we don't really approach sex thinking negatively. Our main motivation is PLEASURE. So the PASH Study is looking at how pleasure affects how we negotiate what we do. Most men play safe most of the time, but some make decisions based on how they feel in different situations." The study has already launched in SA and WA and results are coming in. Some face-to-face interviews will be conducted in Brisbane, although the main part of the research will be internet-based. This, according to McCann, is an exciting development in sexual behaviour research, as it allows men from all over the country, not just the Eastern States, to contribute. "Research has little value if it is concentrated in Sydney. We need to hear from guys in Perth, Katherine, Brisbane, Port Augusta, Mt Isa, and in remote areas where they can connect through the net. This is a great chance for men to help their community by sharing knowledge." The survey takes about 30-40 minutes, is open to all men in Australia aged over 18, and is available at www.pash-study.net It asks about what men have done with sexual partners, and what their favorite sexual activities are. Examining the relationship between what men do and what they say they WANT to do holds valuable information about how men in Australia are making decisions about sex. Further information is available from Dr Pol Dominic McCann, on (02)
Further InfoYou are invited to take part in the above research projects. Follow the links to the on-line surveys or ring 1800 177 434 for a paper copy. All surveys are confidential and will only take 10 - 15 minutes to complete. Results of the research will be available in due course from this page and will be used to inform QAHC's future projects and advocacy work. Research ResultsThe Private Lives Survey results: www.glhv.org.au The Young, The Old & The Restless: www.qahc.org.au/seniors |
