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LGBTIQA+ allyship

LGBTIQA+ ally training equips ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃstaff and students with the knowledge and skills to be effective allies to our LGBTIQA+ peers and broader community members. By beginning with a breakdown of what sex, gender and sexuality are, and what diversity looks like in these spaces, participants will gain an understanding of the challenges faced by people who identify as LGBTIQA+, and the impact of harassment and discrimination.

After completing the training, participants can join the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃLGBTIQA+ Ally Network, comprising staff and students committed to providing an inclusive and respectful environment for people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

Neuroaffirming practices

A conversational introduction to neuroaffirming practices – approaches that celebrate neurodiversity and move away from the deficit-based thinking that often dominates traditional clinical and educational approaches. Together, we’ll explore what neurodivergence really means, hear insights from lived experience, and discuss practical ways to create more inclusive, respectful spaces at ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃand beyond. A session for people who are new to these ideas or wanting to deepen their understanding.

Understanding gender-based violence

A deep dive into gender-based violence (GBV), including sexual assault, sexual harassment, coercive control, and technology facilitated abuse, and the underlying cultural and systemic drivers of GBV. Learn about behaviours, how drivers may be expressed in university contexts, and find ways to challenge/undermine these drivers to create safer communities.

Understanding harmful behaviours

Unpack a range of harmful behaviours, including gendered harassment, microbullying, microaggressions, workplace cyberabuse, and queerphobia. Understand the 4 I’s of Oppression framework as a diagnostic tool to identify the way oppression is perpetuated. Explore experiences of harm through extended scenarios, unpacking how and when to respond, how to escalate issues, and our role in creating safer institutions.

Bystander intervention

A practical workshop that provides a framework for intervening in harmful situations or behaviours. Participants will work through scenarios relevant to their local context and find ways to proactively and reactively intervene in meaningful and appropriate ways.

Responding to disclosures/distress

Guidance on how to provide a trauma-informed response to community members disclosing an incident of harm or experiencing distress.

Participants will learn how to use the disclosure tool, provide an initial response, and referral pathways within ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃand in the community. The workshop will also cover understanding the roles of Student Safety and Wellbeing and the Staff Respect Consultant in supporting community members in distress as well as support services available at ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃand in the community for staff and students.

Respectful relationships in research

For HDR candidates or supervisors. This workshop will support candidates and supervisors to consider how they establish intentional and respectful research relationships. Participants will build confidence in responding to disclosures of harm, setting boundaries, and understanding how power may operate and shift in research environments.

Trauma-informed practice for HDR supervisors

HDR Supervisors will explore psychologically safe ways to support and supervise research candidates and apply a trauma-informed lens to practice, policy, procedures, and communication to ensure transparent, intentional and productive research relationships.

Trauma-informed practice in leadership

This is an interactive, capability-building workshop designed to support leaders navigating complex change. Explore how trauma-informed and evidence-based leadership practices can strengthen psychosocial safety, build trust, and sustain team wellbeing. This session offers practical tools for leading difficult conversations, facilitating group dialogue, and responding effectively to harm or crisis, while fostering a safe and inclusive culture across the community.