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Creating a stronger and more inclusive environment

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The Pride Network supports the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) members of our community.

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At the University of Sydney, ‘LGBTQIA+’ is used as an inclusive umbrella term that recognises the diversity and experiences of sexualities, sex characteristics and genders. We acknowledge that this terminology is a source of ongoing community debate and may not reflect the preferred identification of individuals.

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Resources for staff and students

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What we do

We strive for all Pride Network members to experience safety,  joy and connection. Whether you are a student or member of staff who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and/or stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community as an ally, welcome. We are so glad you are here. 

Together, our network will:

  • Facilitate intersectional and accessible environments for all LGBTQIA+ Students and Staff to thrive
  • Increase collective understanding of LGBTQIA+ lived experience to drive cultural change leading to greater LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion
  • Challenge all forms of bigotry and prejudice against LGBTQIA+ peoples
  • Amplify the voices of LGBTQIA+ Students and Staff by providing platforms to enact change and a pathway to raise concerns directly with University Executive
  • Commemorate annual LGBTQIA+ dates of significance

Want to speak to someone?

Support for staff and students

All University of Sydney employees, and their immediate family members (members of their household) are eligible to access support.

Support is available 24/7, and there is a dedicated LGBTQIA+ hotline providing specialised care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

To initiate support and make an appointment you can: 

 

 

Allies on campus

We have a large network of members and allies on campus. You can spot them by their Pride Network rainbow lanyards. Allies have usually completed training and make themselves visible in support of LGBTQIA+ staff and students.

Allies:

  • are staff and students
  • are LGBTQIA+ friendly and may be trained to support LGBTQIA+ issues
  • can provide a safe and confidential environment for people to ask questions about LGBTQIA+ diversity
  • show leadership through their public support of people of all diverse genders, sexualities and sex characteristics
  • promote respect and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ staff and students and role model non-discriminatory practices and language
  • proactively combat, wherever possible, homophobia, transphobia, biphobia and heterosexism on campus

Please note, our 'Allies on campus' are not experts in LGBTQIA+ issues and may or may not be from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Still unsure who to speak to? Please email pride.network@sydney.edu.au and one of the Network Leadership Group members will reach out to you.

The Pride inbox is managed by Diversity and Inclusion and the Pride Co-chairs.

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Pride Network

pride.network@sydney.edu.au

The Pride inbox is managed by Diversity and Inclusion and the Pride Co-chairs.

Student wellbeing

pride.network@sydney.edu.au

Phone
+61 2 8627 8433
+61 2 7255 1562

Address
Level 5 Jane Foss Russell Building G02

Opening hours
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

 

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