QueerYarn

QueerYarn is a group for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and or Transgender young people aged 24 years old and under.

Last Friday of each month from 1pm to 3:30pm.

Next dates in 2010 for QueerYarn are:

  • 27th August
  • 24th September
  • 29th October
  • 26th November

 QueerYarn will be facilitated by Aunty Dawn Daylight an Indigenous Elder from the Turrbal and Jagera tribes of Brisbane. The group will also be supported by indigenous workers from Open Doors, QAHC 2 spirits program and Indigenous Police Liaison officers.

 A Yarning Circle is a place where stories and knowledge can be shared, in a caring environment that’s relaxed and comfortable.

 The Yarn is a communication tool to assist people in sharing their voice and experiences in a structured learning environment. This is done by using traditional Aboriginal story telling and incorporating oral communication techniques, such as one voice at a time and turn talking.

 QueerYarn wants to bring together Indigenous and Non Indigenous LGBT Young People together to learn about culture, share stories, break down barriers and work together to as one voice in the LGBT community.

 QueerYarn will use Art/Crafts and music activies and have discussion topics like,

  •  Homophobia
  • Discrimination
  • Drug and Alcohol
  • Sexual Health
  • Same Sex Issues
  • Coming Out Stories

 QueerYarn also will offer the opportunity to meet with Indigenous role models,

  •  Actors
  • Dancers
  • Elders from the community

 QueerYarn will also give LGBT young people opportunity to participate, learn and create,

  •  Artwork
  • Video storytelling
  • Music
  • Sport
  • Sewing
  • Beading
  • Meal Preperation
  • Educational Help
  • Visits from external community services (QAHC, PFlag, Othillas)
  • Career’s Advice

 QueerYarn will be run on the principals of RESPECT within the circle. The group will be expected to follow the QueerYarn Circle Rules,

  1.  Be respectful to everyone, everyone’s story is important to them.
  2. Confidentiality, what is said in the circle stays in the circle.
  3. There are no silly questions.
  4. Cultural differences will be respected and QueerYarn participants will make an effort to understand these differences.
  5. One person speaks at a time. Do not talk over another.
  6. It is everyone’s responsibility, not just the facilitator’s. To ensure every participant abides by the QueerYarn rules.