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“UNSW uses the acronym LGBTQIA+ as the inclusive umbrella that recognises the most common categories within gender, sex and sexuality diverse populations: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identifying people, intersex and asexual, with the '+' being an inclusive and intentional way of representing all identities and experiences that are not represented by the letters. We acknowledge there are many other variations of this acronym, which carry many problems and reason for debate – and, no doubt, it's likely there will be new variations in the years to come. We realise that our choice may not reflect the preferred identification of all individuals and will continue to discuss with the LGBTQIA+ community which initialism conveys the greatest sense of belonging for everyone”(UNSW Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, n.d.).
Below are supports for LGBTQIA+ students
If you are looking for information, training or research, please use our inclusive resource database linked here.
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LGBTQIA+ Support & Services
This page provides LGBTQIA+ students and staff with access to a variety of support options on and off campus.
LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQIA+ people continue to face challenges in society that their non-LGBTQIA+ equivalents may not experience. UNSW is committed to ensuring LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (Questioning), Intersex, and Asexual) students and staff can thrive in our community without experiencing alienation or ill-treatment by others at the university.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Language & Pronouns
Language matters and using appropriate terminology allows people to feel included. This page provides information and resources for use of inclusive language and pronouns at UNSW.
Ally@UNSW
The ally@UNSW Network is a group of trained students and staff who are allies to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people at UNSW. They are committed to making UNSW a great place for everybody by reducing barriers of fear and ignorance that lead to prejudice and discrimination.
Gender Affirmation for Students
In collaboration with trans and gender diverse students, staff, Allies and the University community, UNSW has developed this Guideline which takes a person-centred approach to gender affirmation. The Guideline seeks to comprehensively support students affirming their gender at university, while also addressing needs, issues and frequently asked questions that may arise for their teachers, tutors, classmates, friends and anyone else who plays a supportive role.
SRC Queer Collective
The UNSW Queer Collective is a student-led organisation that aims to provide comprehensive queer community and connect LGBTQIA+ identifying, curious and questioning students across year levels, degrees and campuses.
References
UNSW Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. (n.d.). LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Language and Pronouns. https://www.edi.unsw.edu.au/diversity-inclusion/lgbtqia-community/lgbtqia-inclusive-language-pronouns
