The Pride 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/questioning, asexual, as well as other expressions of gender, sex, sexuality, and identity (LGBTIQA+).
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. The visible presence of Pride Network 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:
The Pride Network comprises staff and students who are knowledgeable in, receptive to and understanding of LGBTIQA+ issues.
Pride Network members provide a safe place to talk for members of the Flinders community who seek support in a confidential environment.
They act as a contact point for staff or students and are able to discuss LGBTIQA+ issues in essays, curriculum, finding information, resources, support, coming out and other life issues.
Pride Network members are representative of the entire Flinders community and are therefore not identified on the basis of their sexuality.
A Pride Network member is not:
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 LGBTIQA+ people. The process of alliance to LGBTIQA+ people and LGBTIQA+ issues can take time. For this reason, awareness training and information sessions that examine heterosexist assumptions are an essential part of becoming a Pride Network Member.
All Pride Network members need to take part in training. Undertaking the training does not necessarily lead to having your details as a contact on the webpage and you may decide the role is not one you feel comfortable with.
If you are interested in becoming a Pride Network member, please contact the Pride Network committee.
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Office of Communication, Marketing and Engagement |
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Women's Studies |
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Student Learning Support Service |
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College of Education, Psychology & Social Work |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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Health, Counselling and Disability |
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Law |
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Information and Digital Services |
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Screen and Media |
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Social Work Innovation Research Living Space (SWIRLS) |
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College of Business, Government and Law |
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College of Education, Psychology and Social Work |
christian.grocke@flinders.edu.au |
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Health, Counselling and Disability |
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John Kelly |
Student |
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National Institute of Labour Studies |
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College of Business, Government and Law |
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Information and Digital Services |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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Careers & Employers Liaison Centre |
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Centre for Innovation in Learning & Teaching |
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Brad Martin |
Student, College of Science and Engineering |
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College of Science and Engineering |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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Flinders International |
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College of Medicine and Public Health |
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Oasis |
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Flinders University Student Association |
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College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences |
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College of Medicine and Public Health |
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College of Education, Psychology and Social Work |
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Flinders Living |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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Student Engagement |
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College of Education, Psychology and Social Work |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Repatriation General Hospital |
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College of Medicine and Public Health |
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Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, College of Medicine and Public Health |
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Information and Digital Services |
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College of Medicine and Public Health |
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Office of Graduate Research |
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Health, Counselling and Disability |
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Student Services |
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Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching |
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People and Culture |
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Health, Counselling and Disability Service |
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College of Science and Engineering |
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Phuong Tran |
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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Flinders International |
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Flinders University Library |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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Flinders International |
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College of Science and Engineering |
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College of Psychology, Education and Social Work |
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Emily Anderson |
Flinders University Library |
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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