Welcome!

By James November 26th, 2010, under Information

Bisexual Alliance Victoria Inc. logo - infinity comprised of male and female symbols

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Welcome to the website of Bisexual Alliance Victoria Inc., an alliance of the Melbourne Bisexual Discussion Group and Victorian Bi Activism.

This site is still very much a work in progress, but we’ll be adding new content to it regularly. Right now, you can find the following information here:

Blog – For all the latest news on what’s happening with the Alliance, check the blog right here on the front page!

About – Basic information about who we are, including contact information.

Mailing lists – One of the best ways to get information on the discussion group and bi activism is to join our Yahoo! mailing lists.

Events – A calendar of upcoming events for the Alliance and other related groups.

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New report on bisexuality

By Kathi February 19th, 2012, under Information, News

The Bisexuality Report

Released in February 2012, The Bisexuality Report collates existing research on bisexuality. It aims to inform and improve practice and policy regarding people who are bisexual by highlighting specific concerns and experiences of this population. Topics include: bisexual experiences and communities, biphobia, bisexuality and health, and recommendations on how to be more bi-inclusive.

Download The Bisexuality Report (pdf, 3620 KB).

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Melbourne Pride March – Sunday 5 February

By James February 4th, 2012, under News

The Bi-Alliance will have a contingent marching at Pride March in St Kilda tomorrow afternoon. We’ll be having a picnic on the grass at the marshalling site from midday onward, then marching at 2pm. Pride Victoria has very kindly moved us up near the front of the marching order, so we would like to have a really big turn-out!

We’ll also have bi-pride coloured ribbons and badges with fun bisexual slogans for sale.

WHERE: In the park on the corner of Fitzroy Street and Lakeside Drive, St Kilda. Every group has a sign, in order around the park, so look for “15 – Bi Alliance”

WHEN: Meet from midday onward and share a picnic on the grass, then march at 2pm

WEAR: We don’t have a real “uniform”, but we usually wear purple, with pink and blue mixed in. Wear whatever makes you feel happy and comfortable, though!

BRING: Sun protection is a must (sunscreen, hat, parasol, etc.), and optionally something to share at the picnic (but please don’t feel obliged!) Also, it looks like there may be some rain, so an umbrella wouldn’t go astray!
Remember we’ll be picking up everything and marching, so resist the temptation to bring anything big and bulky, like folding chairs or sun sails, unless they are _very_ portable.

If you have any questions, please ask.

If you want to come but are a bit freaked out, feel free to call me on 0407 823 025 for reassurance.

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Pride March is on again

By Nigel January 27th, 2012, under News

The Victorian Pride March is on again and everyone is invited to join us on the 5th February to walk down Fitzroy St under the Bisexual Alliance banner.

This is a once a year chance to show the rest of the GLBTIQ community
that bisexuals exist so wear your bi colours with pride and hold your
signs high but most importantly we need you there.

The first 10 people to email the Vice President (veep@bi-alliance.org)
to confirm they will be coming will receive 2 free movie tickets to see
the just released “Weekend” at Cinema Nova in Carlton. Financial
members who can’t make it to the march can claim a ticket by emailing
as well.

Not a member? Your $15 will help us do stuff for Victoria’s Bi and allied
community and pay the basic bills. Join now and you could get some
tickets as well. Email the Treasurer (trezh@bi-alliance.org) for more
details.

Tickets can be collected from the Bi-Alliance Vice President (Rebecca
Dominguez), from her office near Flinders Street Station.

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Research article on positive aspects of being bi

By Kathi January 17th, 2012, under Information, News, survey

Researchers asked people who identify as bi about the positive aspects of this identification for them. The article was published in Psychology and Sexuality (2010, Volume 1, Issue 2) and can be accessed for free. The abstract is as follows:

“Bisexual clients (Page, 2007) and lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB)-affirmative therapists (Godfrey, Haddock, Fisher, & Lund, 2006) agree that facilitating a positive identity is one of the most important therapeutic tasks. However, the task of achieving a positive identity may be particularly challenging for bisexual-identified individuals (Rust, 2002). To assist in this effort, the authors conducted an online survey that asked bisexual-identified individuals to respond to an open-ended question about the positive aspects of bisexual identity. Findings from an international sample of 157 adult participants (age 18–69; 67% female; 25% Canadian; 19% British; 51% American; 5% other) revealed 11 positive identity aspects: freedom from social labels, honesty and authenticity, having a unique perspective, increased levels of insight and awareness, freedom to love without regard for sex/gender, freedom to explore relationships, freedom of sexual expression, acceptance of diversity, belonging to a community, understanding privilege and oppression and becoming an advocate/activist. Each of these positive aspects is illustrated with quotes from participants. The authors offer suggestions for incorporating these findings in bisexual-affirmative counselling and therapy.”

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Future sex: beyond gay and straight

By Kathi January 12th, 2012, under Information, Media

In this article (11 Jannuary 2012) human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, discusses the potential for flexibility of sexual orientation as well as the changing attitudes towards sexual orientation at the society level.

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Some differences and similarities between bisexuality and pansexuality

By Kathi January 10th, 2012, under Information

This piece explores some ideas regarding bisexuality and pansexuality.

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Is he or isn’t he? The tawdry pastime of sexuality speculation

By Kathi December 11th, 2011, under Media, News

This article (7 December 2011, The Conversation) discusses the nature of speculation of the sexuality of public figures. Whilst the article does focus on same-sex attracted, the article closes by pointing out that sexuality may be more fluid than these public discourses let on.

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The queer 101: the downlow on gender, sex and sexuality (super, simple comic guide)

By Kathi December 11th, 2011, under Information, News

This comic introduces a variety of concepts gender, sex and sexuality in a simple comic strip format. Written by a transguy based in the South Island of NZ, it is one that you might like to share with family and friends that’re new to these concepts.

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“born this way”

By Kathi December 11th, 2011, under Information, News

The author of this blog post (10 October 2011) on the Social Justice League poses reasons against using the argument that we are “born this way” when it comes to sexuality. The arguments against include: why do we need a justification?, and that the ‘genetic evidence’ hypothesis may not always stand up to other ’causes’.

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“Come out, come out, wherever you are”

By Kathi November 21st, 2011, under News

This blog post discusses the special nature of being out as bisexual. The post includes a link to an article published in Pink News last year which reports on a workplace survey undertaken in the US that focussed on being out as bisexual at work. The preliminary findings of this survey have been published in Volume 11, Issues 2-3 of the Journal of Bisexuality (2011)*.

*Please note that you will only be able to view the first page of this survey for free, unfortunatley payment is required to access the full article.

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