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JOY Drive

26 Nov 2025

Dr James Gardiner: How School Exemptions Shape LGBTQIA+ Students’ Lives

Education, Kids & Family, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, Sexuality

Dr James Gardiner: How School Exemptions Shape LGBTQIA+ Students’ Lives

Religious schools can still legally discriminate against LGBTQIA+ students and staff, creating a confusing and sometimes harmful landscape for young people navigating both faith and identity. Dr James Gardiner shares what teens told him about pressure, belonging and the supports that changed everything.

Guest: Dr James Gardiner, Research Associate at Western Sydney University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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