Minus18 Foundation
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Mission Statement
Minus18 is Australia’s charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth via life-affirming events, leadership programs, and education for the whole community.
About This Cause
How we do this Through a preventative model of mental health support, we tackle social isolation by creating fun-filled spaces where LGBTQIA+ young people belong and are celebrated. Youth are at the forefront of our events – and through this we’re equipping LGBTQIA+ young people with the skills they need to be the leaders of tomorrow. Creating an Australia free from discrimination is a job for everyone, and we can’t do it alone. For schools and workplaces all across Australia, we provide LGBTQIA+ inclusion training and free digital resources to inspire a world where LGBTQIA+ young people are safe and belong. Our Reach Since 2011, we have transformed the lives of LGBTQIA+ young people Australia-wide: - Over 70,000 LGBTQIA+ youth have attended events - Over 36,707 people have participated in inclusion training - Over 4 Million people accessed free digital resources and education. Why we do it Unfortunately, because of discrimination and isolation, LGBTQIA+ young people experience higher rates of mental illness and suicide than heterosexual young people. - Up to 21% of high school students around the world identify as LGBTQIA+ - 66% will experience some form of harassment or bullying due to their identity - As a result, LGBTQIA+ young people are 5 times as likely to experience anxiety or depression and 3 times as likely to attempt suicide. Why what we do works Minus18 measures program impact through evaluation and consultation: - 96% of young people attending events said Minus18 helped them to be their true selves. - 73% of young people make a new friend at Minus18. - 90% of high school students report feeling more confident standing up to bullying after a Minus18 workshop. Will you join us? We’re providing life-changing support to young people, families, schools and workplaces all across Australia – but we can’t do it without your help. Your donation keeps our youth programs and digital resources completely free, ensuring our critical support reaches those who need it most.