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register here: https://welcome.sydney.edu.au/welcome2025sem1/sponsor/778747/courageous-conversations

Get ready for Courageous Conversations, supported by Pride Network, Twenty10 and ACON.

This Office of Student Life initiative was established in 2024 to meaningfully encourage and elevate open, inclusive dialogues around complex, sensitive and/or potentially difficult topics, with Grace Tame featuring as our inaugural speaker. This year’s theme focuses on expression of gender identities and the value of sharing lived experiences in leading and informing education, awareness and support of LGBTQIA+ communities.

Jordan Raskopoulos is our keynote speaker and will also feature in a guest panel with Jain Moralee (CEO, Twenty10) and a senior University student. Our event MC and moderator will be Professor Lucy Marshall, DVC (Community and Leadership).

Date: Wednesday 9 April

Time: 5:30pm - 7pm (light dinner and refreshments from 5:30-6pm)

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Attend a queer zine-making workshop with Rare Books and Special Collections Librarian Anne Goodfellow.

Zines, short for magazine or fanzine, are small DIY works of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via a copy machine. Historically created by counter cultures or marginalised groups, this format is a powerful way to share information and experiences directly with others.

This event invites Pride Culture Club participants to interact with Rare Books and Special Collections' queer archive to inspire your own zine. All creative materials will be provided, although attendees are encouraged to bring along their own materials if they wish. Registered attendees are invited to drop in and create throughout the time provided. Light refreshments will be served. Please note that this event may be photographed.

Please note: Spaces to this Pride Culture Club are limited to 30 particpants. Register early to avoid dissapointment.

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Attend a queer zine-making workshop with Rare Books and Special Collections Librarian Anne Goodfellow. Zines, short for magazine or fanzine, are small DIY works of original or…

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Connect with a peer anonymously with QLife support.

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3PM to MIDNIGHT, EVERY DAY

QLife Updates
09 January 2024 Post Contact Survey

QLife is excited to be able to offer service users who call us the opportunity to participate in a phone based, post contact feedback survey. Service users will be able to hold on the line at the end of the call and answer 3 quick questions, using the buttons on their phone. Participation is optional, but we do appreciate and l isten to your feedback.
04 January 2024

Expression of Interest: QLife Consumer Advisory Group
To listen to an audio version of the EOI please click the following link (will open an audio file in a new window) Consumer Advisory Group EOI Audio 14 December 2023 Information Statement Updated

QLife is now accepting applications to join our new Consumer Advisory Group! Please click HERE to read the "Expression of Interest (EOI) and learn more about what this opportunity involves and how to submit your interest.

To find out more about what it means for services to partner with consumers and how your voice matters, you can download the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care's "Partnering with Consumers: A guide for consumers"  HERE.

We've updated our QLife information statement to be more specific about how we use data to understand and map the demand for QLife. You can check it out HERE- scroll down to section 6 for the updated info.

While we aim to respond to calls as quickly as possible, sometimes the service is in very high demand and we may not be able to get to everyone. We understand that it can be disappointing not to be connected to a peer, and encourage you to try us again a little later if this happens. If you or someone you know is interested in  volunteering as a QLife peer supporter, click here.

If you have any feedback, please speak with your peer, or complete the  user feedback survey here. We appreciate that with all changes there may be things that don't go quite right. We will work quickly to resolve any issues that are identified.

What is QLife

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

The QLife family includes hundreds of highly experienced LGBTIQ+ staff and volunteers Australia-wide. If you're looking to connect with someone to explore what's going on in your life, we're here to take your call or webchat.

are safe here

Trusted people to turn

Your privacy is our priority. You can trust our dedicated peer workers. QLife is an anonymous service you can rely on.

TO HELP LGBTIQ+ PEOPLE THRIVE

We've got some great resources for community members and health professionals, including QGuides, QLives and our LGBTIQ+ referral database

we're here

Acknowledgement of Country

QLife acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to all Australian Indigenous peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.

Acknowledgement of our Elders

We pay our respects to those amongst the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex communities who have worked to support the improved health and wellbeing of their peers, children, families, friends, and country. We honour the elders in the diverse communities of which we are a part and we celebrate the extraordinary diversity of people's bodies, genders, sexualities, and relationships that they represent.

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QLife - anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia

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If you meet eligibility criteria and there are sufficient funds available, you can apply and be awarded financial support during your studies to help in emergencies or financial difficulty.

The support is not intended as a regular source of income. You should access financial advice from the Financial Rights Legal Centre or MoneySmart if you experience ongoing financial hardship.

Financial support can be used for essential living and study expenses including:

textbooks, readers and journals

laptops and IT equipment

bond and rent payments

phone, electricity and gas bills

medical and dental bills

travel and accommodation costs for compulsory placements

childcare arrangements during peak periods for both coursework and higher degree research (e.g. during exams or reviews).

Bursaries and loans will not be provided for:

payment of HECS or tuition fees

payment of compulsory subscriptions

purchase of cars

holidays

financial penalties such as traffic and library fines

non-essential expenses.

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The university provides financial support during events that impact on your studies. There are also bursaries and loans to assist with study and living costs.

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We strive for all Pride Network members to experience safety, joy and connection. Whether you are a student or member of staff who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and/or stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community as an ally, welcome. We are so glad you are here.

Together, our network will:

Facilitate intersectional and accessible environments for all LGBTQIA+ Students and Staff to thrive

Increase collective understanding of LGBTQIA+ lived experience to drive cultural change leading to greater LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion

Challenge all forms of bigotry and prejudice against LGBTQIA+ peoples

Amplify the voices of LGBTQIA+ Students and Staff by providing platforms to enact change and a pathway to raise concerns directly with University Executive

Commemorate annual LGBTQIA+ dates of significance

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Support the University of Sydney's LGBTIQ community by joining the Pride Network to create a more inclusive environment.

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Find your closest appropriate sexual health service.

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Safer Communities Office

Safer Communities Office are specialist staff experienced in providing an immediate response to people that have experienced sexual misconduct, domestic/family violence, bullying/harassment and issues relating to modern slavery. They can provide case management and information about the services available and assist you to access the support you need.

Safer Communities Office staff are available 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, Sydney local time. You can speak to us or make an appointment on the phone +61 2 8627 6808 or email safer-communities.officer@sydney.edu.au.

The Safer Communities Office is currently available for appointments either in person, over the phone or on Zoom confidentially, whether you are currently within Australia or offshore.

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Safer Communities Office are specialist staff experienced in providing an immediate response to people that have experienced sexual misconduct, domestic/family violence, bullying/harassment and issues relating to modern slavery.

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https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/health-wellbeing.html

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https://linktr.ee/usydpride

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https://www.facebook.com/USYDQueer/

https://srcusyd.net.au/get-involved/join/usydqueer/

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https://www.instagram.com/usydqoco/

https://www.facebook.com/usydqoco/

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https://www.facebook.com/suqueerstem

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https://www.facebook.com/sushades/

https://www.instagram.com/usydshades/

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https://www.facebook.com/usydqueerrevue/

https://www.instagram.com/usydqrev/