LGBTQIA+ Allyship@UNSW
All current students, professional and academic staff are welcome to attend this workshop to contribute to the cultivation of an inclusive environment at UNSW.
All current students, professional and academic staff are welcome to attend this workshop to contribute to the cultivation of an inclusive environment at UNSW.
Managers, supervisors, academics and any students in leadership or support roles are especially encouraged to attend.
Tuesday 5 March, 1-4pm, on-campus - This session has ended.
Thursday 27 June, 1-4pm, online - This session has ended.
Wednesday 16 October, 1-4pm, on-campus - Please register for a future session or join the waitlist.
Please note that due to the interactive, confidential nature of in-person training sessions, recordings are not available.
In 2024, LGBTQIA+ Allyship@UNSW training will be completed as a 2.5-3 hour, in-person or online workshop. Workshops will run once per term (three times during the year) and are open to all current UNSW staff and students.
UNSW is committed to delivering diversity training as a critical tool that supports staff capacity to build and promote a respectful and inclusive culture. Diversity training helps promote awareness of issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion including understanding different cultures, identities, and experiences and how they may impact interactions and relationships in the UNSW community.
Training offered by Diversity and Inclusion develops participants' capacity to adjust behaviours, address discrimination and leverage support services to confidentially assist staff and students within LGBTQIA+ communities.
The workshop is organised into three sections which are interactive and participatory:
The workshop culminates with a 30-minute lived experience panel conversation with members of the UNSW Ally Steer Co.
Learning outcomes include:
Once you complete the workshop, you will be required to complete a survey to confirm your ally@UNSW membership. We encourage all participants to become members of the ally@UNSW Network but understand that it’s not suitable for everyone. See more information about the roles of an ally@UNSW.
Your role as an active ally@UNSW involves a commitment to creating an inclusive environment for LGBTIQ+ identifying students and staff.
This includes being publicly listed (you may opt out) on the website and being a trusted, safe, confidential contact who continues to learn, recommends areas for improvement at UNSW, calls out discrimination when it's safe to do so, and encourages LGBTIQ+ voices – sharing articles, posting on social media and engaging your local areas to celebrate and recognise days of significance like Mardi Gras, IDAHOBIT and Wear It Purple.