OC Resources

Recommended reading and videos

This section includes general articles for the public’s understanding on sexual orientation and relevant issues; as well as specific articles for counsellors working with sexual minority clients.

If  you have any other materials which you think is relevant and useful for the LGBTQ communities, please email the copy of the article or link to contact@oogachaga.com. 

• I Will Survive
  Stories of LGBT individuals in Singapore
  http://iwillsurvivesg.wordpress.com/

• Answers on Sexual Orientation
  For a better understanding on sexual orientation and homosexuality
  http://www.apa.org/topics/sorientation.html

• Sexual Orientation and Youth
  Facts about sexual orientation and youth, written for principals, educators and school personnel
  http://www.apa.org/pi/lgbc/publications/justthefacts.html

• Choosing Your Counselor
  A guide to choosing a queer-affirmative counselor
  http://www.pinktherapy.com/pagesource/resources/choosing.a.therapist.htm

• Coming Out
  18 Things to Consider Before Coming Out
  http://www.joekort.com/articles60.htm

• Are You Homophobic?
  Weigh your attitudes and beliefs about homosexuals on the "Homophobia Scale"
  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/assault/etc/quiz.html

• Family and Friends of LGBTQ
  Supportive information and resources for family and friends of LGBTQ
  http://safesingapore.blogspot.com/

• Domestic Violence in Gay and Lesbian Relationships
  Useful information on same sex domestic violence.
  http://ssdv.acon.org.au/

• Information on Penal Code 377A
  Penal Code 377A stating the law
  http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/non_version/cgi-bin/cgi_retrieve.pl?actno=REVED-224

• Repeal Campaign of Section 377A
  A nationwide campaign in October 2007 to call for repeal of Penal Code 377A in Singapore Parliament.
  http://repeal377a.com/

• Statements from Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs on enforcing of Section 377A
  Home Affair Minister's written explanation on why 377A was used in a 2008 case.
  http://www.mha.gov.sg/news_details.aspx?nid=MTI1MQ%3D%3D-HUA5D4Sa%2Fy4%3D

• Medifund to be extended to HIV treatment
  After a long wait, Ministry of Health announced in January 2010 that Medifund, an assistance scheme for low income families, will be extended to HIV treatment.
  http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1030986/1/.html

• Singapore's ex PM Goh liberalises hiring of gays in Singapore Civil Service
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFkGoLQKsds&feature=PlayList&p=E024DF324928BFDC&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3

• Singapore's Mentor Minister Lee Kuan Yew on gay sex law
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u25ssjfmiRg&feature=PlayList&p=E024DF324928BFDC&index=1

• Singapore's Ministry of Health AIDS plan for the gay communities
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIDmJYF5lWI&feature=PlayList&p=E024DF324928BFDC&index=5

• Singapore's PM Lee on homosexuals in Singapore
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1h3KiD1GLE

• Nominated MP Siew Kum Hong's official presentation on repeal 377A Petition 
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMcsiVEWqb4

• People's Action Party MP (Baey Yam Keng and Charles Chong) supports on repeal 377A
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31bJFjQx2uU

• Inside Out: Do homosexuals have space for their activities (Mandarin)
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIKbYnHXgRU&feature=PlayList&p=E024DF324928BFDC&index=0

• It Get Better Singapore (recorded in December 2010)
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_GxgNg7f1w&feature=player_embedded

• Primary Care Protocol for Transgender Patient Care
  http://www.transhealth.ucsf.edu/trans?page=protocol-00-00