Ally Training


Facilitator/Trainer Equity and Diversity staff and guest speakers
Intended for all staff. 

Description

The Ally Network is a university endorsed initiative aimed at forging positive cultural change for UWS staff and students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex or Queer (LGBTIQ). The role of UWS Allies includes the promotion of awareness amongst the university community of UWS’ commitment to a respectful and inclusive work and study environment regardless of sexual and gender expression.

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 LGBTIQ culture
  • understanding of sexual prejudice and heterosexism
  • self-awareness in relation to being an Ally.

This course is part of the Diversity and Wellbeing program.