IDAHOBIT is on Sunday 17 May but Macquarie will celebrate it this Thursday to encourage all staff and students to be visible Allies and invite them to participate.
Ally Social Event – Macquarie University
Zoom – Thursday 14 May, 3.30pm – 5.00pm
The Ally Social Event has been promoted within the Ally Network, but all staff and students are encouraged to attend. If you’d like to register for the event please send an email to workplacediversityinclusion@mq.edu.au
IDAHOBIT ‘Breaking the Silence’ Panel Event by Pride in Diversity
Zoom – Friday 15th May, 3pm – 4pm – Register Here
Pride in Diversity have also organised a ‘Breaking the Silence’ online panel event to raise visibility of our diverse individuals across the spectrum of diverse gender identities and sexualities. The panel will share their own personal experiences and what IDAHOBIT and breaking the silence means to them.
Some suggestions on how to contribute to IDAHOBIT from home on Thursday 14 May:
- Wear your rainbow lanyard, badge or be creative to decorate your workstation for your online meetings
- Download the MQ IDAHOBIT virtual backgrounds and use them in your online meetings
- Check this IDAHOBIT online resources
If you have any suggestions for future Ally Network events, please fill out this Expression of Interest form to send your ideas to the Ally Network Steering Committee.
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