Training

Ally Training Workshop

The Ally Training workshop aims to provide staff and students with details about the role and expectations of being a UWS Ally, as well as background information on the diversity of sexual and gender expression, the issues and needs of LGBTIQ staff and students, and concepts such as homophobia and heterosexism.
Refreshments are provided, including a light lunch.

Learning Objectives

This workshop will enable participants to:

  • understand the Ally Program, its aims and purpose
  • have an understanding of what it means to be an Ally at UWS
  • be aware of the issues faced by the LGBTIQ community at UWS
  • awareness of the language/definitions of the LGBTIQ culture
  • understanding of sexual prejudice and heterosexism
  • self-awareness in relation to being an Ally

Training Sessions

  • Wednesday, 27 March 2013; 9:30am-2:30pm
    Venue: Hawkesbury, L5.G.01-02
  • Wednesday, 18 September 2013; 9:30am-2:30pm
    Venue: Bankstown, BA-01.1.117

To register for Ally Training, staff must do so on MyCareer Online, students must contact Kathy Adam-Cross on k.adam-cross@uws.edu.au