Pride Network

The Pride Network is an initiative designed to enhance University culture by creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment for members of the Flinders community who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer/questioning, asexual, as well as other expressions of gender, sex, sexuality, and identity (LGBTIQA+).

Why have a Pride Network at Flinders?

Recent Australian research and anecdotal evidence shows that prejudicial behaviours based on sexuality frequently occur in schools and tertiary institutions, including Flinders University. This is despite the existence of anti-discrimination legislation and policies. The visible presence of Pride Network on campus goes some way in creating a safer and more welcoming environment for both new and current members of the Flinders community who do not identify as heterosexual by:

Proactively addressing prejudicial behaviours and language.
Providing a safe place for people to talk about issues related to sexuality and/or gender identity.
Educating people about issues related to sexuality and/or gender identity .

What is the Pride Network?

The Pride Network comprises staff and students who are knowledgeable in, receptive to and understanding of LGBTIQA+ issues.

Pride Network members provide a safe place to talk for members of the Flinders community who seek support in a confidential environment.

They act as a contact point for staff or students and are able to discuss LGBTIQA+ issues in essays, curriculum, finding information, resources, support, coming out and other life issues.

Pride Network members are representative of the entire Flinders community and are therefore not identified on the basis of their sexuality.

What a Pride Network member is not

A Pride Network member is not:

someone with ready-made answers
necessarily a counsellor, nor necessarily trained to deal with crisis situations
necessarily able to provide assistance with the grievance process associated with harassment or discrimination

What to expect from a Pride Network member

An open, accepting attitude
To be listened to, to be understood and be able to explore the issues
Confidentiality
A wide variety of referral avenues both on and off campus

Expectations of Pride Network members

Completion of essential training
Act as a role model for the University in terms of their language and behaviour
Proactively addressing behaviours considered prejudicial towards sexual diversity
Knowing when to refer on / seek further assistance
Attending occasional Ally meetings and information sessions on various issues

Becoming a Pride Network member

Because most people grow up in a world that is predominantly heterosexual, our beliefs, attitudes and behaviours are often shaped by this, with assumptions made and entrenched in our culture. However, this ‘one size fits all’ model does not necessarily accommodate LGBTIQA+ people. The process of alliance to LGBTIQA+ people and LGBTIQA+ issues can take time. For this reason, awareness training and information sessions that examine heterosexist assumptions are an essential part of becoming a Pride Network Member.

All Pride Network members need to take part in training. Undertaking the training does not necessarily lead to having your details as a contact on the webpage and you may decide the role is not one you feel comfortable with.

If you are interested in becoming a Pride Network member, please contact the Pride Network committee.

Contact Pride Network committee

Pride Network members

Contacts

Name	College/ unit/ organisation	Email
Karen Ashford	Office of Communication, Marketing and Engagement	karen.ashford@flinders.edu.au
Barbara Baird	Women's Studies	barbara.baird@flinders.edu.au
Lauren Butterworth	Student Learning Support Service	lauren.butterworth@flinders.edu.au
Monica Cations	College of Education, Psychology & Social Work	monica.cations@flinders.edu.au
Paul Cooper	College of Nursing and Health Sciences	paul.cooper@flinders.edu.au
Toni Crisci	Health, Counselling and Disability	toni.crisci@flinders.edu.au
Margaret Davies	Law	margaret.davies@flinders.edu.au
Vanessa Dorshorst	Information and Digital Services	vanessa.dorshorst@flinders.edu.au
Julia Erhart	Screen and Media	julia.erhart@flinders.edu.au
Sharyn Goudie	Social Work Innovation Research Living Space (SWIRLS)	sharyn.goudie@flinders.edu.au
Brendan Grigg	College of Business, Government and Law	brendan.grigg@flinders.edu.au
Christian Grocke	College of Education, Psychology and Social Work	christian.grocke@flinders.edu.au
Vanessa Hounslow	Health, Counselling and Disability	vanessa.hounslow@flinders.edu.au
John Kelly	Student	kell0567@flinders.edu.au
Deb King	National Institute of Labour Studies	deb.king@flinders.edu.au
Anthony Langlois	College of Business, Government and Law	anthony.langlois@flinders.edu.au
Bec Linehan	Information and Digital Services	bec.linehan@flinders.edu.au
Tori Llewelyn	College of Nursing and Health Sciences	tori.llewelyn@flinders.edu.au
Rianna Lopez	Careers & Employers Liaison Centre	rianna.lopez@flinders.edu.au
Emma Mackenzie	Centre for Innovation in Learning & Teaching	emma.mackenzie@flinders.edu.au
Brad Martin	Student, College of Science and Engineering	brad.martin@flinders.edu.au
Meg Martin	College of Science and Engineering	meg.martin@flinders.edu.au
Liz McNeill	College of Nursing and Health Sciences	liz.mcneill@flinders.edu.au
Amanda Muller	College of Nursing and Health Sciences	amanda.muller@flinders.edu.au
Donna Neilson	Flinders International	donna.neilson@flinders.edu.au
Christina Norris	College of Medicine and Public Health	christina.norris@flinders.edu.au
Chris O’Grady	Oasis	chris.ogrady@flinders.edu.au
Fletcher O'Leary	Flinders University Student Association	fletcher.oleary@flinders.edu.au
Donald Pate	College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences	donald.pate@flinders.edu.au
Sophie Pointer	College of Medicine and Public Health	sophie.pointer@flinders.edu.au
Damien Riggs	College of Education, Psychology and Social Work	damien.riggs@flinders.edu.au
Andrea Rohde	Flinders Living	andrea.rohde@flinders.edu.au
Lindi Seaton	College of Nursing and Health Sciences	lindi.seaton@flinders.edu.au
Dr Jessie Shipman	College of Nursing and Health Sciences	jessie.shipman@flinders.edu.au
Nina Sivertsen	College of Nursing and Health Sciences	nina.sivertsen@flinders.edu.au
Ben Smith	Student Engagement	b.smith@flinders.edu.au
Trudy Sweeney	College of Education, Psychology and Social Work	trudy.sweeney@flinders.edu.au
Paul Tait	College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Repatriation General Hospital	paul.tait@flinders.edu.au
Alison Teare	College of Medicine and Public Health	alison.teare@flinders.edu.au
Carolin Tran	Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, College of Medicine and Public Health	carolin.tran@flinders.edu.au
Isobel Walter-Smith	Information and Digital Services	isobel.waltersmith@flinders.edu.au
Leanne Winner	College of Medicine and Public Health	leanne.winner@flinders.edu.au
Kate Willson	Office of Graduate Research	kate.willson@flinders.edu.au
Nicola Williams	Health, Counselling and Disability	nicola.williams@flinders.edu.au
Julie Zanker	Student Services	julie.zanker@flinders.edu.au

Why have a Pride Network at Flinders?

What is the Pride Network?

Becoming a Pride Network member

Pride Network members

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Why have a Pride Network at Flinders?

What is the Pride Network?

Becoming a Pride Network member

Pride Network members

Need help?

Follow Flinders

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