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This Friday 30th August is , which is an opportunity to support and affirm LGBTIQA+ young people by raising awareness about the challenges they face. At the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, we are proud to support and celebrate the rainbow community and invite you to join us for a purple-themed morning tea. 

Here's what you can expect:

• Experience live music by Emerauld, a diverse, local artist with a mesmerising yet powerful voice. You can see more of Emerauld here: 
• A photobooth to take some happy snaps with your friends in the community - and show off your amazing purple outfit!
• Speeches from the president of the Pride Club, Kansas Bird
• Yummy purple treats to taste and enjoy 
• "Things I wish the community knew" - a chance to write a letter to the LGBTQIA+ community. These letters will be stored in a beautiful box in the new Rainbow Room on campus, for members to read when they need a pick me up. This is based on the idea that people receive the right message at the right time. 

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ Ally Network

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ Ally Network is a visible network of staff and students across the University who support the University’s commitment to providing an inclusive and respectful university environment for people who identify as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ*).

°Õ³ó±ðÌý³ÉÈË´óƬ Allies are staff and students who are knowledgeable in, receptive to and understanding of LGBTIQ* issues. Allies are not experts about matters of sexuality and gender identity - they are people who strongly support making the University an environment where all staff and students can safely work and study free of harassment or discrimination.

In particular, an Ally understands the reasons why many transgender, bisexual, gay, lesbian, queer or intersex people are fearful of being harassed or discriminated against, and why it is important to have Allies who are prepared to speak out on their behalf or advocate alongside them. Having trained Allies helps create a network of support across the University.

View the terms of reference for the ALLY network  .

Visit the ALLY network members page to find the members relevant to your division/faculty.

If you are interested in joining the ALLY Network please register for a training session.

For further information please contact our Ally Network Convenor -  Claudia Szabo