We value and support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and gender diverse community.
The University's LGBTIQA+ & Gender Diverse Strategy 2020-2023 outlines our ongoing commitment to inclusion for the LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse community.
Pride Peers contribute to the University’s progress towards a thriving place to study and work, underpinned by the Strategic Plan 2022-2028.
We are key support contacts for staff and students who need guidance or support. Pride Peers reflect the diversity of the LGBTIQA+ and gender-diverse community in the best way we can, bringing many and varied perspectives to the issues in this space.
Pride Peers are committed to understanding homophobia in the work and learning environment, and the broader community. We understand the barriers experienced by the LGBTIQA+ and gender-diverse community. We provide confidential and safe support to staff, and act as a sounding board or reference group on matters that may impact the LGBTIQA+ community.
More contacts will be coming soon. In the meantime, check our Pride Network following for support and information.
We provide safe, welcoming and confidential support to our LGBTIQA+ communities.
The Pride Network is composed of staff who identify as part of, or are allies for, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and gender diverse community. Pride network members contribute to VU’s LGBTIQA+ and Gender Diverse Action Plan, and meet regularly to organise events and opportunities that increase the visibility of the community.
Executive Director, Engagement & Advancement Dr Ross Coller is the Executive Sponsor of the Pride Network and is a strong advocate towards LGBTIQA+ inclusion at Victoria University. For further information about the Pride Network, please email [email protected].
Students are invited to join the Queer Collective or get in touch with VUSU's LGBTIQA+ Officers.
Sponsor and Chairs:
Members include:
We support trans and gender diverse staff, students and their peers, to ensure full participation in the work and study environment, enabling access to appropriate assistance.
Gender affirmation is a personal process where a trans or gender diverse person implements steps to live as their defined or affirmed gender identity, rather than the gender assigned to them at birth. Transition may involve social, medical/surgical and/or legal steps that affirm a person’s gender.
This process may include:
For further information or support on gender affirmation, contact [email protected].
Other ways you can promote inclusion and understanding for the trans and gender diverse community:
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Our commitment to supporting LGBTIQA+ staff and students has earned VU Silver employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark on LGBTIQ workplace inclusion.
We are a member of Pride in Diversity, who provide training and consultancy to assist VU in developing our LGBTIQA+ awareness and support in the workplace.
Students and staff at the 2023 Midsumma Pride March.
Pride rooms and community spaces are located across VU campuses:
A number of all-gender facilities are available to staff and students across VU campuses. All staff, students and visitors have the right to use toilets and other facilities appropriate to them.
