A gay support organisation working with young glbt people says many schools should be doing more to ensure the safety and well-being of gay students and teachers. Sarah Helm from Out There says safety in schools for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people is one of the next big issues facing the glbt community. A recent study found a third of non-heterosexual students did not feel safe at school most of the time, she says. "This is one of the biggest human rights issues facing the queer community, young people's right to go to school and be treated with respect and dignity... this kind of harassment makes a huge dent in a young person's self-esteem and mental health." She says some schools have done work around making sure there are groups in schools for gay and lesbian students. A campaign has started called Safety in Schools for Queers that aims to make schools safe for non-heterosexual students and staff, and a conference will be held this weekend to discuss strategies and information about the situation in schools.