»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and staff. The University also recognises that LGBTQIA+ people continue to face challenges in the workplace and community that their non-LGBTQIA+ counterparts may not experience. This page provides LGBTQIA+ students and staff with access to a variety of support options on and off campus.
»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ support & services
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, these members have completed training and are available to support LGBTQIA+ staff and students with confidential discussions and referral to support services and community organisations. There are times when a person may want to have a confidential conversation with an ally@»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ about finding support, the possibility of coming out to colleagues or peers or ask a question regarding the network. The ability to contact someone outside of »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's Human Resources, Psychology & Wellness, Student Support Advisors, Teachers, Tutors, etc. allows those conversations to take place.
Student specific supports & services
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provides free and confidential telehealth and face to face counselling sessions to all students at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ.
provide private and confidential support to help students overcome personal and professional barriers that are stopping them from reaching their academic potential.
Equitable Learning Services (ELS) – If you have a disability, medical condition, learning disability, mental health issue, or anything related to your diverse gender, sex and sexuality that affects your studies, Equitable Learning Services may be able to help. Register with ELS to chat about your concerns and the services available (such as educational adjustments). .
The Nucleus: Student Hub – Advice and assistance with updates to your personal details, changes to student records and student ID cards. Call the Nucleus on (02) 8936 7005 between 10am and 5pm or .
Student Conduct & Integrity – Offers confidential discussions about complaints and information on the complaints process. Email studentcomplaints@unsw.edu.au or studentconduct@unsw.edu.au.
Arc Legal & Advocacy Services – An advice service that represents the rights of »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ students. The service can provide referrals and answer questions about legal documentation involved for legally affirming your gender. Note: This service does not have any specialist knowledge on gender affirmation. Email advice@arc.unsw.edu.au or call (02) 9065 0900.
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Safety of students is of paramount concern at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ. If you experience any harassment on campus or do not feel safe please call .
If you have been discriminated against or harassed by a member of staff or another student because of your race, religion, sexuality, age, disability or gender and wish to make a complaint, it is important you follow the process as outlined in the Student Complaint Procedure.
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Queer Officers are Student Representative Council members who advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ students on campus and organise events. These officers are elected by students and look after the Queer Collective.
Contact your Queer Officers.
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The Arc supports and represents all students on campus who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, genderqueer, asexual or anywhere on the Queer spectrum. Look out for Queer Collective meetings, parties, events and more!
Get in contact if you would like to be added to the secret (only other members will be able to see you are in the group and it won't be searchable).
If you have any questions, hot ideas, or anything else, shoot them an email.
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Queerspace is a safe place to relax and connect with other LGBTQIA+ students. Meetings and other activities are run by the Queer Collective on a regular basis. You can find the Queerspace in Room 9.21, Level 9, Chemical Sciences Building.
Contact your Collective Officer or Arc Reception if you have any suggestions for the use of the space or to report any issues.
Staff specific supports & services
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The offers free and confidential counselling services for LGBTQIA+ staff and their immediate family. The service can help you achieve better work-life integration, personal and family goals and assist with managing work and life experiences or concerns that arise from time to time.
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NSW encourages a respectful, safe and diverse workplace. »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ staff are responsible to act in a professional way and embrace .
If you have been discriminated against or harassed by a member of staff or a student because of your race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender and wish to make a complaint, it is important you follow the process as outlined in the .
You can use this to report instances of homophobic, transphobic and other LGBTIQIA+ phobic behaviour – from graffiti and verbal abuse to ongoing jokes, innuendos or commentary in regards to being intersex, or in regard to anyone's sexual orientation or gender identity. We ask the broader »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ community to be active bystanders and safely speak out and support LGBTQIA+ staff to feel safe and respected.
If you would like confidential advice on making a complaint, you may contact University Diversity & Inclusion Officer Rebecca Freed (02 9385 8354), an experienced ally@»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ trained in LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
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