Being myself at UNE: The report of the Queer Allyship Steering Committee 2019 – 2023

This report presents original qualitative research and training programs undertaken within the UNE community by the Queer Allyship Project, a subcommittee of the Queer Allyship Steering Committee. This includes a survey of 1,300 members of the UNE community including staff, students, alumni. The results of this survey show that at a time when other Australian universities are heavily investing in Queer allyship and support for students and staff who are LGBTQIA+ this has not been the case at UNE. Many students and staff who are LGBTQIA+ do not feel safe at UNE.

We advise that readers from diverse backgrounds, particularly those of diverse sexuality and/or gender identity should exercise self-care when reading this report. It contains important information relevant to the reception of this research by some members of the UNE community, but also includes sentiments and statements that may be distressing.