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LGBTQIA+ advocacy and initiatives

The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is deeply committed to representing the rights and interests of all people that are part of the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ community. Our goal is to promote a culture of respect for diversity and inclusion so that all people – no matter their sexuality, gender, religion, race or ability – feel valued as members of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.

We want all people to feel celebrated for who they are and continue to improve the ways that we communicate with and engage diverse groups of people. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is articulated in the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ decadal strategy, Connected, in which we commit to being a global leader in driving equality of opportunity.

Through various channels, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ aims to support people from LGBTQIA+ communities to meet their full potential during their time at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. We have a wonderful network of supportive people at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ who can provide guidance, advice, mentorship and information about LGBTQIA+ initiatives on campus.

The University has established the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Pride Alliance, a staff-led network which aims to provide a visible network of support for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. In addition, the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Queer Club (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵQC) provides a direct support for LGBTQIA+ students. More information about both of these groups can be found below.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵQC and the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Pride Alliance work together to promote various campaigns and initiatives on campus and in the broader community, such as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Safe Week, Pride Month, Spring Out and International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

In addition to the specific LGBTQIA+ groups listed above, the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ also offers personalised and tailored services to students from diverse groups, including Medical and Counselling Centre support, careers support and general welfare and well-being support. We have staff that have been specifically trained through ally training programs to ensure that they are able to treat all enquiries with the sensitivity and respect that all staff and students deserve.

Contact us at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Pride Alliance for more information about how you can get involved with supporting LGBTQIA+ communities on campus.