Tony Abbott says the secure Schools program is not an anti-bullying program and should be de-funded,but it’s crucial to LGBTI kids, and to an inclusive AustraliaWhen I hear Tony Abbott say that the secure Schools program is not an anti-bullying program, or I am astounded. When I hear him say it’s social engineering” I am incredulous. When I hear him say the funding for it should be terminated,I am so dismayed.
I was one of the authors of the program and I know exactly what it is. I also know how vital it is to the lives of young LGBTI students; if it had been around when I was at school it would occupy changed my life.
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Source: theguardian.com