Ally Network

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About the Ally Network

The Ally Network is part of a range of services, events and support initiatives for staff and students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer (LGBTIQ). Allies are trained to understand sexuality and gender issues and to provide 'safe zones', support and referral for staff and students who identify as LGBTIQ.

Information about the network is available wherever the Ally Network logo (pictured) appears.

Allies are not identified as any particular sexuality or gender identity but represent a commitment to promoting QUT as a safe, inclusive and diverse university. Download the list of Ally Network members here.

The Ally Network will be holding a number of training programs each year for staff who wish to be Allies.

Discrimination and harassment

QUT has a policies and procedures for dealing with sexual or gender-based harassment and discrimination at QUT. Contact an Ally or Discrimination Contact Officer.

Resources and useful links

Promote a discrimination-free work or study area by displaying an Ally poster or postcard.

Ally Network Poster (PDF, 239KB)

Ally Network Postcard (PDF, 188KB)

Below is a list of useful links

• Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
• ADCQ (Anti-discrimination Commission of Queensland) Fact sheet on sexuality discrimination
• Queensland Association of Healthy Communities
• Police Liaison to LGBTIQ Communities
• Bribane Pride Festival
• Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association
• PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays support group)
• Coming Out Australia
• It gets better - YouTube resource from LaTrobe Uni

For more information

To find out more information, talk to someone or get advice about your rights, contact the Equity Services Department or the Student Guild. All inquiries are treated confidentially.