Pride Network

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

LGBTQIA+ Student Support Liaison Officers

The LGBTQIA+ Student Support Liaison Officers (SSLOs) promote inclusion and support for LGBTQIA+ students at the University. SSLOs act as a confidential contact and support for all students, provide information about resources to promote health, safety and connection with other students and the community, and support gender affirmation/transition. Please click here for a full list of SSLOs.

Allies on campus

We have a large network of members and allies on campus. You can spot them by their Pride Network rainbow lanyards. Allies have usually completed training and make themselves visible in support of LGBTQIA+ staff and students.

Allies:

• are staff and students
• are LGBTQIA+ friendly and may be trained to support LGBTQIA+ issues
• can provide a safe and confidential environment for people to ask questions about LGBTQIA+ diversity
• show leadership through their public support of people of all diverse genders, sexualities and sex characteristics
• promote respect and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ staff and students and role model non-discriminatory practices and language
• proactively combat, wherever possible, homophobia, transphobia, biphobia and heterosexism on campus

Please note, our 'Allies on campus' are not experts in LGBTQIA+ issues and may or may not be from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Still unsure who to speak to? Please email pride.network@sydney.edu.au and one of the Network Leadership Group members will reach out to you.

Join our network

Anyone is welcome to participate and stand together as a member of the Pride Network. Your role is to be a point of support for LGBTQIA+ students and staff, to be aware of the challenges faced by the community and to make a difference in whatever way you feel comfortable. This can include being a point of contact or standing against inequality or exclusion.

As part of becoming a member, you are also offered ‘Sexual, Gender Diversity and Ally’ training. This session focuses on giving you a better understanding of the natural variance in human sexual orientations, gender identities and sex characteristics; exploring relevant terminology, stereotypes, assumptions and understanding the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ people face.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the network and undertaking upcoming training sessions, submit the form here.

Mardi Gras

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion at the University, we have been a part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras since 2015. Learn more about our involvement, which we are proud to continue this year.

Note on terminology

At the University of Sydney, ‘LGBTQIA+’ is used as an inclusive umbrella term that recognises the diversity and experiences of sexualities, sex characteristics and genders. We acknowledge that this terminology is a source of ongoing community debate and may not reflect the preferred identification of individuals.