UNE Ally Network Training 27 August 2008
Friday, July 4th, 2008The next UNE Ally Network training will be held early in Semester 2.
Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Venue: ODU Training Room, Lamble Building
Morning tea and biscuits provided.
The follow-up meeting for those who decide, after training, that they wish to become part of the Ally support network, is scheduled for Wednesday, 10 September 2008.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to attend this training, or if you need further information, by replying to Bernice O’Mahoney <bomahone@une.edu.au>.
Our Allies form a vital part of UNE’s GLBTI awareness raising and education programs and the establishment of an ALLY Network is seen as particularly important for a regional university. As one student explained,
‘When people have a good experience the news is passed on by word of mouth and other gay and lesbian students come here. The lack of an inclusive environment can ultimately result in people dropping out - and can even result in suicide. It’s a matter of getting support systems and networks going.’
Background information about the UNE Ally Network is available on the Employment Equity & Diversity web site at: http://www.une.edu.au/eeo/ally/
The list of current Allies is at: http://www.une.edu.au/eeo/ally/allycontacts.php
Cheers
Bernice
An Ally is someone (staff or student) who is informed about, is sensitive toward and understanding of GLBTI people and their issues.