{"id":586,"date":"2021-10-27T16:40:11","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T08:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=586"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T07:32:55","slug":"lgbtqia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/lgbtqia\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQIA+ support"},"content":{"rendered":"<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"video-panel\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Video panel\"\n        data-variant=\"content\"\n        data-type=\"short\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n\n    \n<a class=\"video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Efyc-xymDSE?mute=1\" target=\"_blank\" data-fancybox data-ratio=\"16:9\" data-options='{\"smallBtn\" : \"true\"}'>\n                \n        <div class=\"video__button\" data-variant=\"large\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg\"\n                alt=\"Two people sitting on grass together smiling at camera - play video\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210914-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot01-Tue14-1549_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg 1500w\"\n                sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n            <div class=\"video-panel__content\">\n            \n                            <p>If you identify as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/resources\/lgbtqia\/\">LGBTQIA+<\/a> (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual\/Aromantic and otherwise diverse in your sexuality and\/or gender), you can access a range of support and resources at Curtin.<\/p>\n\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your community<\/h2>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"4\"\n         data-card-background=\"gray\">\n                    <div  id=\"ally-training\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"ally-training\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Ally training<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>The Ally program helps create a safe, inclusive university environment that celebrates the unique talents and perspectives of LGBTQIA+ people.<\/p><p>To become an ALLY, sign up to do ALLY Level 1 Training [An Introduction to Being an ALLY]. This training will support awareness and knowledge of the contemporary challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ identifying people.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/lgbtqia\/ally-program\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"More about training and awareness\">More about training and awareness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"queer-department-at-the-guild\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"queer-department-at-the-guild\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Queer Department at the Guild<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>The\u00a0Guild&#8217;s Queer Department is an invaluable service for any Curtin student who identifies as sexually or gender diverse. <\/p><p>It provides support, advocacy and a safe space for queer-identifying students and allies.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/theguild\/representatives\/queer\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"About the Queer Department\">About the Queer Department<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"lgbtqia-research-network\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"lgbtqia-research-network\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>LGBTQIA+ research network<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>If you&#8217;re a research student, check out the\u00a0LGBTQIA+ Research Network\u00a0at the Centre for Human Rights Education.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"http:\/\/humanrights.curtin.edu.au\/research\/research-networks\/lgbtiq\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Learn more about the LGBTQIA+ research network\">Learn more about the LGBTQIA+ research network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"respectful-relationships\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"respectful-relationships\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Respectful Relationships<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Curtin is committed to providing a safe and respectful working and learning environment for our community. If you need assistance, please remember you are not alone.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/respectful-relationships\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"More about Respectful Relationships\">More about Respectful Relationships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support at Curtin<\/h2>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Changing-your-name\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Changing-your-name\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Changing-your-name\">Changing your name<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Changing-your-name\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div id=\"changing-your-name\" class=\"accordion__content content\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>To update your formal or preferred name with Curtin University, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into <a href=\"http:\/\/oasis.curtin.edu.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OASIS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Click\u00a0on\u00a0My Studies\u00a0tab, scroll down to locate the Student Details section on the\u00a0right hand side.<\/li>\n<li>Select Change\u00a0Personal Details.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the form and attach\u00a0relevant supporting documents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Change of Personal Details form can also be accessed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/forms-documents\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student administration forms webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>No supporting documentation is required when updating your preferred name.<\/p>\n<p>If you are studying\u00a0via Open Universities Australia (OUA), please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu.au\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Universities Australia<\/a> directly to update your details.<\/p>\n<p>For\u00a0information on changing other\u00a0personal details (i.e. gender, citizenship, bank details), please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/student-details-and-id\/update-your-details\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Updating your details webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Changing-your-gender-details\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Changing-your-gender-details\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Changing-your-gender-details\">Changing your gender details<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Changing-your-gender-details\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div id=\"changing-your-gender-details\" class=\"accordion__content content\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>To change your gender details, you can submit an online request via the <a href=https:\/\/curtin.t1cloud.com\/T1Default\/CiAnywhere\/Web\/CURTIN\/RedirectToFunction?f=SM.STUFORMBPA007.FM&amp;suite=SM target=_blank>Change of Personal Details form<\/a>&nbsp;or contact the team at&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/connect\/ target=_blank>Curtin Connect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Curtin systems are aligned with options defined by the Department of Education, so you are able to nominate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Female<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Male<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Non-binary<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>I use a different term<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Prefer not to provide<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Supporting documentation is not required to implement a change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please note that changing your details with the university does&nbsp;not automatically change your details with government agencies and could lead to delays in services with agencies whilst verifications take place.&nbsp;For example, Centrelink student support payments may be interrupted if name and gender records do not match at both the university and Centrelink. Changing your details may also cause a mismatch with the <a href=https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/individuals-and-families\/tax-file-number\/update-your-tfn-registration-details\/update-your-gender target=_blank>ATO <\/a>and <a href=https:\/\/www.usi.gov.au\/students\/manage-your-usi-account\/update-your-details>USI Registry<\/a>. Please carefully consider any potential consequences of not changing your personal details with all government agencies you interact with.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, download the <a href=https:\/\/s30991.pcdn.co\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GenderAffirmationGuide-1-15112024.pdf>Curtin Gender Affirmation guide&nbsp;[.pdf 33MB]<\/a> and <a href=https:\/\/s30991.pcdn.co\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GenderAffirmationGuide-AppendixA-15112024.pdf>student processes for gender affirmation [.pdf 10MB]<\/a>. For support, please&nbsp;contact a <a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/lgbtiq\/ target=_blank>Curtin Ally<\/a> or the <a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/wellbeing\/ target=_blank>Student Wellbeing Advisory Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Gender-affirmation-at-Curtin\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Gender-affirmation-at-Curtin\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Gender-affirmation-at-Curtin\">Gender affirmation at Curtin<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Gender-affirmation-at-Curtin\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Are you in the process of affirming your gender or considering gender affirmation? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:AP:47d3c25a-109b-4eb7-abe0-103efe0423a4\">Gender Affirmation Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/GenderAffirmationGuide-AppendixA-15112024.pdf\">student processes for gender affirmation [.pdf 10MB]<\/a> at Curtin.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or if you need support, contact the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/connect\/\">Curtin Connect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/theguild\/representatives\/queer\/\">Queer Officer at the Curtin Student Guild<\/a> for further support.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Self-help-resources\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Self-help-resources\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Self-help-resources\">Self-help resources<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Self-help-resources\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community, definitions and external resources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/resources\/lgbtqia\/\">Access LGBTQIA+ resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Counselling-&amp;-wellbeing-advice\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Counselling-&amp;-wellbeing-advice\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Counselling-&amp;-wellbeing-advice\">Counselling &amp; wellbeing advice<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Counselling-&amp;-wellbeing-advice\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Curtin&#8217;s Counselling &amp; Wellbeing team<\/a> provide a confidential service to all students, including assistance with issues relating to sexual identity, interpersonal relationships and related issues.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">If<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0you are experiencing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">mental health issues related to your\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">sexual orientation, gender identity, gender\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">expression,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0or biological sex\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">need additional support, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW52439901 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/counselling\/#book\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW52439901 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">book an appointment<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> with one of our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ally<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> and psychology<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0trained\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52439901 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">counsellors.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW52439901 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW52439901 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Health-services\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Health-services\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Health-services\">Health services<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Health-services\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214397763 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214397763 BCX0\">The ally trained Curtin health services offer a range of routine sexual health services as well as\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214397763 BCX0\">PrEP<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214397763 BCX0\">\u00a0and PEP assessments and medication. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214397763 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214397763 BCX0\">To find out more\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW214397763 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/health\/medical-centre\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW214397763 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214397763 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">book an appointment<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214397763 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214397763 BCX0\">\u00a0with one of our GPs.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW214397763 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Safer-Community-Team\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Safer-Community-Team\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Safer-Community-Team\">Safer Community Team<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Safer-Community-Team\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Homophobic bullying can include physical violence, name calling,\u00a0&#8216;jokes&#8217;, sexual harassment or online bullying.<\/p>\n<p>If you, or someone you know is experiencing homophobic bullying or harassment, or you see something that shouldn&#8217;t be happening, contact the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/campus\/safety-security\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Safer Community Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Safer Community Team offer 24 hour service, every day of the year, to Curtin Perth, Perth City and Kalgoorlie campuses and will help you get the right support.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone <a href=\"tel:0892664444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">+61 8\u00a0<strong>9266 4444<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/properties.curtin.edu.au\/campus-safety\/report-incident-concern\/submit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact the team online<\/a>\u00a0and we will be in touch.<\/li>\n<li>If you are on the Curtin Perth Campus, use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/properties.curtin.edu.au\/campus-safety\/safezone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SafeZone Security App<\/a>\u00a0to trigger an immediate response from the Safer Community Team\u00a0without alerting an assailant.<\/li>\n<li>If you are on University supported activities interstate or overseas, ring International SOS on <a href=\"tel:0293722468\">+61 2\u00a0<strong>9372 2468<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and quote Membership No. 12AYCA656047.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Policies-to-ensure-your-wellbeing\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Policies-to-ensure-your-wellbeing\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Policies-to-ensure-your-wellbeing\">Policies to ensure your wellbeing<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Policies-to-ensure-your-wellbeing\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Curtin has\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/policies.curtin.edu.au\/index.cfm\" rel=\"noopener\">policies and procedures<\/a>\u00a0in place to ensure that you&#8217;re able to study in an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and to comply with Commonwealth and State legislation on equal opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>At Curtin, we&#8217;re committed to providing a safe working and learning environment, and have zero tolerance for homophobic behaviour. If you need assistance please remember you are not alone. We offer a range of services and support to students and staff.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"3\"\n         data-card-background=\"gray\">\n                    <div  id=\"need-to-chat\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"need-to-chat\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Need to chat?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>If you ever feel that you&#8217;re subjected to any forms of homophobia, or want to talk to someone, contact Student Wellbeing.<\/p><p><strong>Phone: <\/strong><a href=\"tel:1800244043\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">1800 244 043<\/a><br \/><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:studentwellbeing@curtin.edu.au\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">studentwellbeing@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/wellbeing\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Contact Student Wellbeing\">Contact Student Wellbeing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"guidelines-for-working-and-studying-at-offshore-locations\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"guidelines-for-working-and-studying-at-offshore-locations\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Guidelines for Working and Studying at Offshore Locations<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Information for Curtin Staff and Students of Diverse Sexualities and Genders, and Other Minorities.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/Guidelines-for-working-and-studying-in-offshore-locations.pdf\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View the guidelines [.pdf 2MB]\">View the guidelines [.pdf 2MB]<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"become-a-better-ally\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"become-a-better-ally\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Become a better ally<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Learn how you can become a better ally for our community members who are going through, or about to embark on, gender affirmation at Curtin.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/11\/GenderAffirmationGuide-AppendixC-15112024.pdf\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Download our guide [.pdf 13MB]\">Download our guide [.pdf 13MB]<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your community Support at Curtin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":327,"featured_media":0,"parent":219,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-586","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-09-02 21:16:16","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"post_tag","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/586","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/327"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=586"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/586\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45314,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/586\/revisions\/45314"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}