IDAHOBIT 2023
Wednesday 17 May is IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia.
IDAHOBIT was first celebrated in 1990 in response to the removal of ‘homosexuality’ from the Classification of Diseases by the World Health Organisation. It has since evolved into an annual celebration of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities.
For the University of Melbourne, IDAHOBIT is an opportunity to recognise the important contributions made by LGBTIQA+ people at the University, and reaffirm our commitment to provide a welcoming, safe and respectful experience for all. Whether you’re a student, on staff, a visitor or alumni, the University values your unique perspectives and contributions.
Each year, the University installs LGBTIQA+ Pride flags and imagery across our campuses to celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions in our community. This year, installations will be across all campuses and can be seen throughout the month.
News
University of Melbourne launches an LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Action Plan
On 11 May, the University launched its first LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Action Plan, which specifically addresses the unique challenges faced by students, staff, visitors and alumni who identify as LGBTIQA+.
The plan represents a coordinated whole-of-University approach to eliminate obstacles in culture, practices, systems and structures for LGBTIQA+ inclusion. The aim is to embed and advance principles of diversity and inclusion by addressing the unique challenges facing LGBTIQA+ students, staff and visitors to the University.
The plan has been shaped from a consultation process that brought together the lived experience of staff, students, key subject-matter experts from across the University community, and benchmarking against leading practice.
Events
IDAHOBIT 2023 United in Diversity: Bringing Communities Together
When: Wednesday 17 May 2023, 3pm – 4:30pm
Where: Science Gallery 114 Grattan Street, Parkville 3052
Accessibility: The venne is wheelchair accessible. Auslan interpretation will be provided.
Join us on Wednesday May 17 to mark the 18th International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Held at The Science Gallery, this cross-Faculty event will feature:
- A talk by a curator and artist from the BREAK THE BINARIES exhibition,
- A video screening of Celebrating Diversity: Researchers’ Stories highlighting University of Melbourne staff and students who work on LGBTIQA+ related research
- Performances.
Register to attend here
Pride in Sport Week
When: 10 - 20 May
Celebrate inclusivity with Melbourne University Sport’s inaugural Pride in Sport week. There are many events scheduled, including facepainting, dance classes, lacrosse, drag bingo and Campus Pride Rounds.
Find out more about what’s on in Pride in Sport Week here.
STEMM in COLOUR
Come join QueersInScience (QIS) for an evening of breaking down barriers with all topics on the table. Some topics will be curated by our mediator, some will come from our guests, and some submitted from audience members.
We have a wonderful collection of First Nations people and QTIPOC on stage who have been on the forefront of their fields as well as navigating the challenges within and beyond the queer community broadly. There is nothing off the table and we might even have a couple of performances (poetry and some songbirds) for the night.
The event runs with a 5.45pm set up and a 6pm start on Thursday 18 May at The Motley Bauhaus. All are welcome. Attendees can submit questions and topics during ticket purchase and at the event.
Book tickets to attend here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1041221&
Watch
Inspiring stories: In conversation with Associate Professor Michelle Telfer
Associate Professor Michelle Telfer, Acting Chief of Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital, shares her inspiring experience with the Faculty of Medicine, Dental and Health Services. Previously, Michelle was the Director of the Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service where she was instrumental in the expansion of the clinical and research programs for trans-specific health care in children and adolescents. Michelle has also advised the Victorian Government on transgender health care for children and adolescents through the Trans and Gender Diverse Expert Advisory Group since 2016.
Watch it now: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/4qxe
LGBTIQA+ articles on Pursuit
Check out the collection of articles on Pursuit here: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/topics/idahobit
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