Griffith Ally Network
The Griffith Ally Network comprises Griffith staff and students who support and affirm the experiences of people who are of diverse genders, bodies, and sexualities (DGBS/LGBTQIA+) at Griffith. This network is lead by the Griffith Pride Committee.
What is a Griffith Ally?
The role of an Ally is to:
- visibly support DGBS/LGBTQIA+ inclusion by promoting and participating in Pride events, utilising Pride merchandise and identifying themselves as an Ally within their networks;
- provide a confidential and safe environment for people to make enquiries about issues related to the diversities of sex, sexualities and genders;
- make appropriate referrals should someone seek support;
- call out (where safe to) inappropriate anti-DGBS/LGBTQIA+ behaviour;
- commits to ongoing personal education on the experiences of the DGBS/LGBTQIA+ community; and
- actively encourage and contribute to the aims of Griffith's equity, diversity and inclusion goals, including actions within the Pride Strategy .
Griffith Ally Reference Guide
To support your role as an DGBS Ally we have developed Griffith Ally reference guides. These include information on strategic commitments, inclusive language and practical ways you can support DGBS staff and students.
How to be an LGBTQIA+ Ally at Griffith
How to be a Trans Ally at Griffith
Find a Griffith Ally
Griffith Allies are available across all our campuses for a safe and confidential discussion on body, sexuality and gender diversity.
How to become a Griffith Ally
To formally become a Griffith Ally you will need to have completed approved LGBTQIA+ inclusion workshops delivered by ACON Pride in Diversity and the Pride Committee. Following the workshop, you will be invited to join the Ally Network and given the steps on how to do so. You will have the option to be listed as an Ally in the Griffith phonebook (staff only).
Find out more details on upcoming workshops using the link below.
New Online Courses
In addition to the workshops, we now offer two new online self-paced training courses. These courses provide timely access to essential knowledge on the role of an Ally, key concepts, and common terminology. Enrol using the links below:
