‘I can be myself more’: what students told us about pride groups in schools

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A sense of school belonging is important for all students so they feel respected, supported and included. However, this can be harder for some groups of students. Unfortunately, many LGBTQIA+ students still face discrimination and marginalisation in Australian high schools.

Pride groups – school-based groups for LGBTQIA+ students – are one way to foster inclusion.