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Our Journey

The S.H.A.R.E. PROGRAM Sexual Identity, Health, Acceptance, Relationships and Esteem at Ararat Prison, Victoria, Australia. A Support Group for Gay Prisoners. Our Journey. SHARE MILESTONES. In the beginning was the word, and the word was Complaint Letter. April 2008,

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Our Journey

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  1. The S.H.A.R.E. PROGRAMSexual Identity, Health, Acceptance, Relationships and Esteemat Ararat Prison, Victoria, Australia A Support Group for Gay Prisoners Our Journey

  2. SHARE MILESTONES In the beginning was the word, and the word was Complaint Letter April 2008, A prisoner writes complaining that there are no support services or programs for gay prisoners

  3. SHARE MILESTONES April 2008 – July 2008 Discussions Commence with Grampians Community Health How do we kick this thing off? • Product Knowledge • Local Knowledge • Skilled Counsellors • Subject Matter Experts

  4. SHARE MILESTONES September 2008 – Ready To Go STAFF INFORMATION AND AWARENESS SESSION.Grampians Community Health are providing an opportunity for STAFF to attend an information session outlining the aims and objectives of the Gay Prisoners Support Group. • How Many Attended?

  5. Gay Prisoners Support GroupA forum to discuss men’s health and wellbeing issues for gay prisoners. Thursday 18 September 2008 Thursday 2,16 & 30 October 2008 Thursday 13 & 27 November 2008 Thursday 11 & 18 December 2008 TIME: 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. Our First Advertising Poster 9 Prisoners Attended the First Meeting By December 16 regular attendees

  6. SHARE MILESTONES The Beginning of SILO’s SILO’s = Sexual Identity Liaison Officers Custodial staff who assume a voluntary role providing information, support, advice and assistance to prisoners who may be gay, bisexual or transgender. Will anyone even volunteer for this role?

  7. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT SO FAR? Gay Prisoners Support GroupA forum to discuss men’s health and wellbeing issues for gay prisoners. 2008, a Year in Review… • Name Calling – SHAFT Program • Weathering The Storm – Prisoners & Programs Team • It’s All About Location, Location • At Least We Are Talking About It • BBQ’s attract freeloaders & sticky beaks • The Program is valuable and could really go places

  8. SHARE MILESTONES 2009 Climbing Every Mountain… The Group create their own SHARE Document covering: • Program Purpose • Core Principles • Meeting Agenda & Practices • Discussion Topics • Program Timetable

  9. SHARE MILESTONES 2009 Climbing Every Mountain… • Stakeholder Relationship Management is hard work. • Internal Relationship Management is even more hard work…

  10. SHARE MILESTONES 2009 SILO’s ARE HERE… • July 2009 – SILO’s Position Description approved • July 2009 – SILO Expression of Interest – 6 applicants • Sept 2009 – SILO Training run with Scott Davis VicPol & Anne Mitchell –GLHV • Sept 2009 – Internal Promotion of Program

  11. SHARE MILESTONES 2009 Climbing Every Mountain… • Sept 2009 – MCV, Southern Star & DNA Magazine introduced for prisoners • Sept 2009 – MCV & Southern Star request interviews • Oct 2009 – GM approves family lunch celebration • Oct 2009 – SHARE Calendar for 2010 introduced

  12. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT? 2009, a Year in Review… • The Group Needs Structure and Guidance • It’s Still All About Location, Location • Tolerance Versus Acceptance is hard to distinguish • The Group is not yet self sustainable • Program Promotion is Still a Challenge • Continued SILO’s Education

  13. Southern Star Oct 2009 2009, a Year in Review…

  14. S.H.A.R.E.Sexual identity, Health, Acceptance, Relationships and Esteem SHARPSexual identity, Health, Acceptance, Relationships for Prisoners Gay Prisoners Support GroupA forum to discuss men’s health and wellbeing issues for gay prisoners. 2009, a Year in Review… The Evolution of Branding S.H.A.R.E

  15. 2010, What’s Next…. • Joy FM – Melbourne’s Gay Radio Station Interview • Expansion To Other Prisons • Community Involvement – PFLAG, CAN, ALSO, • SILO Recruitment and Ongoing Development • National Program Exposure • Sustainability of the Program

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