Collaborating for Interstate and International Policy Development

Title
Collaborating for Interstate and International Policy Development
Publication Date
2013
Author(s)
Jones, Tiffany
Type of document
Conference Publication
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
World Council of Comparative Education Societies (WCCES)
Place of publication
Buenos Aires, Argentina
UNE publication id
une:13444
Abstract
In Australia education is state-run; the eight states and territories feature both government and independent schooling systems. This paper discusses how research on the varying positions of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (GLBTIQ) students within Australian education policy documents in these different sectors was used in advocacy to encourage the adoption of best practices. Specifically, it describes how survey data on the schooling experiences of over 3000 Australian GLBTIQ young people aged 14-21 years was used to identify the best policies and programs currently in use in Australia (in contexts such as the Victorian Government system). Significant correlations between policy and a variety of well-being and psycho-social outcomes for GLBTIQ students, including lowered incidence of homophobic abuse and suicide, were uncovered. Ideal policy visions and programs were outlined and promoted in advocacy in other states (such as WA, NSW and SA) and international contexts (such as South Africa and others). Researcher collaboration across Australia and internationally has promoted useful policy types, but the paper cautions against an overly simplistic view of transnational best-practice adoption.
Link
Citation
XV Comparative Education World Congress Abstracts (07-Diversidad / Diversity), p. 2-2
Start page
2
End page
2

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