About us
SEA (Same Sex Attracted Eastern Action Group)
Background
From 1998 – 2001 many initiatives targeting SSAY were developed and implemented across the eastern region. At this time however, workers felt isolated and disconnected from other initiatives and developments that were occurring. In response to this lack of coordination a group of workers from four different local government municipalities in the eastern region came together, with a vision to create a group to respond to this need. It was recognised that local government youth services could have a key role in coordinating service delivery across their municipalities as a group. The workers established an action group made up of workers from the seven local government youth services in the eastern region. A worker from each municipality was targeted, and a meeting was held to establish the viability and commitment of such an initiative. Hence SEA was established, with the aim of creating a coordinated response to service delivery for SSAY across the eastern region.
Membership
SEA is an eastern region collective with membership from services and organisations from across the region, including:
- Local government youth service workers
- SFYS coordinators
- Regional Senior Officers of DE&T Drug Education and Student Well-Being
- Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer (Victoria Police)
- Health Promotion Officer Women’s Health East
- Monash Pride and Diversity Project
- Housing service workers
Vision
The Same Sex Attracted Eastern Action Group (SEA) is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of same sex attracted young people.
Aims and objectives
- Advocate on behalf of young people within our capacity as representatives.
- Enhance and develop partnerships and collaboration across the eastern region and beyond.
- Resource and support members of SEA within a model of peer support and collaboration.
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