Ally Network
Since 2014, the Ally Network has educated staff and students on LGBTIQA+ issues, helping to provide a safer and more inclusive space for members of the LGBTIQA+ community. The network has brought together staff and students to support and celebrate LGBTIQA+ people at Monash.
Allies take a proactive stance against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and intersex status, and help cultivate an inclusive culture on campus.
By joining the Ally Network, you’re helping to make change happen. Everyone is welcome – you don’t have to be LGBTIQA+ to join.
Become an Ally at Monash
Complete the training to enhance your understanding of all aspects of the LGBTIQA+ community and build your skills as an effective ally. Once you have completed both parts of the training, you will become part of the network.
Part 1: Queer 101
Queer 101 is an online module about sex, gender and sexuality. You'll learn about the community and empower yourself to make positive change for LGBTIQA+ people.
Part 2: LGBTIQA+ Ally training
After completing Queer 101, take your knowledge further with our two-hour skill-building workshop on being an effective ally to the LGBTIQA+ community.
Being an Ally
Once you have completed both the online module and training, you will automatically become part of the LGBTIQA+ Ally Network. You’ll be able to collect some rainbow merchandise to wear as symbols of inclusion, and receive digital assets to communicate that you’re an LGBTIQA+ ally.
Your key role as an active and visible ally is to advocate for LGBTIQA+ inclusion for all staff and students at Monash. This can include:
- having an understanding of terminology
- correcting destructive myths and negative stereotypes
- calling out inappropriate behaviour and derogatory comments
- sharing what you have learned with others
- displaying symbols of inclusion (eg. digital assets, pins).
Contact
Ally Network
pride@monash.edu
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
edi@monash.edu