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The Ally Network is an initiative designed to enhance University culture by creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment for members of the Flinders community who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ).

Why have an Ally Network at Flinders?

Recent Australian research and anecdotal evidence shows that prejudicial behaviours based on sexuality frequently occur in schools and tertiary institutions, including Flinders University. This is despite the existence of anti-discrimination legislation and policies. A visible presence of allies on campus goes some way in creating a safer and more welcoming environment for both new and current members of the Flinders community who do not identify as heterosexual by:

  • Proactively addressing prejudicial behaviours and language.
  • Providing a safe place for people to talk about issues related to sexuality and/or gender identity.
  • Educating people about issues related to sexuality and/or gender identity .

What is an Ally?

Allies are staff and students who are knowledgeable in, receptive to and understanding of LGBTIQ issues.

Allies provide a safe place to talk for members of the Flinders community who seek support in a confidential environment.

Allies act as a contact point for staff or students and are able to discuss LGBTIQ issues in essays, curriculum, finding information, resources, support, coming out and other life issues.

Allies are representative of the entire Flinders community and are therefore not identified on the basis of their sexuality.

What an Ally is not

An Ally is not: 

  • someone with ready-made answers
  • necessarily a counsellor, nor necessarily trained to deal with crisis situations
  • necessarily able to provide assistance with the grievance process associated with harassment or discrimination
What to expect from an Ally
  • An open, accepting attitude
  • To be listened to, to be understood and be able to explore the issues
  • Confidentiality
  • A wide variety of referral avenues both on and off campus
Expectations of an Ally
  • Completion of essential training and interview process
  • Act as a role model for the University in terms of their language and behaviour
  • Proactively addressing behaviours considered prejudicial towards sexual diversity
  • Knowing when to refer on / seek further assistance
  • Attending occasional Ally meetings and information sessions on various issues

Patronage of ALLY Network

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Professor Rob Saint has become the third patron of the Ally Network. He follows on from the inaugural patron, Joan Cooper, then Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), and the previous Vice-Chancellor, Michael Barber.

Becoming an Ally

Because most people grow up in a world that is predominantly heterosexual, our beliefs, attitudes and behaviours are often shaped by this, with assumptions made and entrenched in our culture. However this ‘one size fits all’ model does not necessarily accommodate LGBTIQ people. The process of alliance to LGBTIQ people and LGBTIQ issues can take time. For this reason, awareness training and information sessions that examine heterosexist assumptions are an essential part of becoming an Ally. 

All Allies are subject to a screening process and training. Undertaking the training does not necessarily lead to becoming an Ally and you may decide the role is not one you feel comfortable with and so choose not to become an Ally.

If you are interested in becoming an Ally, please contact the Equal Opportunity team.

Contact an Ally

You can contact an Ally if you want to discuss any of the topics mentioned above. You can identify the office of a staff member who is an Ally by the official Ally sign on their door or desk:

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Contacts
Name College/ unit/ organisation Email
Karen Ashford Office of Communication, Marketing and Engagement karen.ashford@flinders.edu.au
Barbara Baird
Women's Studies
barbara.baird@flinders.edu.au
Gill Blacket
Library gill.blacket@flinders.edu.au
Fiona Butcher
Sturt Library
fiona.butcher@flinders.edu.au
Lauren Butterworth
Student Learning Support Service
lauren.butterworth@flinders.edu.au
Monica Cations
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
monica.cations@flinders.edu.au
Toni Crisci
Health, Counselling and Disability
toni.crisci@flinders.edu.au
Margaret Davies Law margaret.davies@flinders.edu.au
Vanessa Dorshorst
Information and Digital Services
vanessa.dorshorst@flinders.edu.au
Julia Erhart Screen and Media
julia.erhart@flinders.edu.au
Brendan Grigg College of Business, Government and Law brendan.grigg@flinders.edu.au
Matt Heard
College of Science and Engineering
matt.heard@flinders.edu.au
Grace Hensel
Student Council
hens0063@flinders.edu.au
Susan Heyes College of Nursing and Health Sciences
susan.heyes@flinders.edu.au
Khristin Highet Health, Counselling and Disability
khristin.highet@flinders.edu.au
Vanessa Hounslow
Health, Counselling and Disability
vanessa.hounslow@flinders.edu.au
Maggie Ivanova College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences maggie.ivanova@flinders.edu.au
John Kelly Student kell0567@flinders.edu.au
Deb King National Institute of Labour Studies
deb.king@flinders.edu.au
Anthony Langlois College of Business, Government and Law
anthony.langlois@flinders.edu.au
Emma Mackenzie
College of Medicine and Public Health
emma.mackenzie@flinders.edu.au
Bradley Martin
Flinders Living
mart0288@flinders.edu.au
Liz McNeill
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
liz.mcneill@flinders.edu.au
Keith Miller
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
keith.miller@flinders.edu.au
Amanda Muller
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
amanda.muller@flinders.edu.au
Donna Neilson
Flinders International
donna.neilson@flinders.edu.au
Chris O’Grady Oasis
chris.ogrady@flinders.edu.au
Lisa O'Neill Equal Opportunity and Diversity
lisa.oneill@flinders.edu.au
Donald Pate College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
donald.pate@flinders.edu.au
Sophie Pointer College of Medicine and Public Health
sophie.pointer@flinders.edu.au
Damien Riggs Education, Psychology and Social Work damien.riggs@flinders.edu.au
Andrea Rohde Flinders Living
andrea.rohde@flinders.edu.au
Dr Jessie Shipman College of Nursing and Health Sciences jessie.shipman@flinders.edu.au
Rebecca Short Health, Counselling and Disability
rebecca.short@flinders.edu.au
Nina Sivertsen College of Nursing and Health Sciences nina.sivertsen@flinders.edu.au
Ben Smith Oasis Community Centre; Health, Counselling and Disability b.smith@flinders.edu.au
Trudy Sweeney College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
trudy.sweeney@flinders.edu.au
Paul Tait
College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Repatriation General Hospital
paul.tait@flinders.edu.au
Rossi von der Borch College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences rosslyn.vonderborch@flinders.edu.au
Zoë Walter
Health, Counselling and Disability
zoe.walter@flinders.edu.au
Isobel Walter-Smith
Information and Digital Services
isobel.waltersmith@flinders.edu.au
Kate Willson Office of Graduate Research kate.willson@flinders.edu.au
Nicola Williams
Health, Counselling and Disability
nicola.williams@flinders.edu.au
Julie Zanker
Student Services
julie.zanker@flinders.edu.au
Lauren Riessen Health Counselling and Disability
lauren.riessen@flinders.edu.au

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