Network launch marks start for allies

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Malcolm Gillies recently launched the Ally Network after the third group of volunteers finished training.

The program was established earlier this year by the Equity and Diversity Unit in collaboration with the student association to support gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender and intersex (GBLTI) staff and students.

“We want people to feel like full members of the community regardless of their personal attributes, so they can contribute fully to the research and learning taking place at the University,” Professor Gillies said.

“The launch of the Ally Network at ANU is important as some people think there are no impediments to GBLTI people being full members of the community, when in fact there are: in tax, in superannuation, in recognition of relationships, in aspects of parenting and adoption. Although these aren’t caused by ANU rules, staff and students are still subject to commonwealth and territory laws.”

Dr Richard Stanley from the Equity and Diversity Unit says it is hoped the Ally Network will expand to at least 100 students and staff, who will be specially trained to provide support for GBLTI people.

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