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Do you want to support LGBTQ+ identifying students at Mendoza? Support Mendoza LGBTQ+ & Allies club! Here are 3 simple ways. Explore our ND Day page to learn more about our mission, the club's goals for next year, and success stories. https://lnkd.in/evMjGhp

How can I incorporate LGBTQ+ elements into my celebrations? Consider using LGBTQ+ inclusive decorations, incorporating rainbow colors, or supporting LGBTQ+ businesses. You can also include diverse music, and ensure your guest list is welcoming to everyone. Remember to be mindful and respectful in your approach.

June is LGBTQ Pride Month! This year’s theme is “Beacon of Love.” This month, we join organizations around the world celebrating the LGBTQ community, diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all people. www.civiltechinc.com #PrideMonth2024 #CelebratingDiversity #Engineering #CivilEngineering #TransportationEngineering

Doing it right!

What causes LGBTQ+ people to be underrepresented in Stem, and how can we improve inclusion and retention? Join our webinar on 2 July to discuss some of the work being done towards LGBTQ+ inclusion, with Ioana Latu and Bryce Hughes. Book your place: https://rsc.li/4bhJweq

A time to celebrate with, advocate for, listen to and show absolute support of our wonderfully diverse LGBTI+ communities and reflect on how we can all be the change we want to see in the world. We've taken some decent strides towards equality in recent years. That being said, we still live in a world where Faith-based schools can LEGALLY expel and sack LGBTQ students and teachers respectively; where elite sportspeople in major codes don't feel safe being 'out'; and where sickening violence and displays of hatred can still bubble to the surface as they did just a few short months ago in Melbourne and Sydney... there is still a very long way for us to go. It is great to see all the progressive organisations here on LinkedIn making pride pledges, implementing inclusion programs, rainbowing their logos, encouraging the use of gender neutral language and respecting each other's pronouns. Descrimination in (almost...) all its forms is illegal...hopefully the Attorney General's review of Faith-based schools will bear fruit... but laws are the effect, not the cause of social change. The cause can start with a simple little thing like rainbowing your logo, engaging in a conversation and making your employees and colleagues feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. #diversityequityandinclusion #prideatwork #prideisnotjustforamonth

ALLY IS A VERB People often hate very loudly so we need to make our love louder. I have a pin on my lanyard at work and a plaque in my office that denotes a safe space for someone’s full identity. Some people don’t understand why, they think it’s perfomative. But it’s not. Working in suicide prevention for 9 years I’ve met so many people personally and professionally who are in crisis as a result of feeling unsafe sharing who they are . Some of them we’ve lost to suicide before they let anyone know they we’re struggling. If you’d like more info on actively supporting the LGBTQIA2S in your community please check out PFLAG’s website. Let this be your reminder to love loudly. Let your love be as random as the hate. “You are a cute couple” “I love seeing how much joy is in your family “ “My pronouns are she/her what are yours” It’s intervening when you hear discriminatory comments around you. It’s about becoming the educator to ignorance because as a heterosexual cisgender woman it’s safer for me to stand up and confront hatred than a person whose identity is under attack . I’d rather a million uncomfortable conversations that I “ don’t have the energy for “ or “ isn’t aimed at you so why do you care so much “ than have someone suffer in silence due to unnecessary and often uneducated opinions rooted in fear of “the other.” I have quite a few people in my circle that I’ve had the honour and privilege to be stand in family for , and while the need makes me sad , I’m happy to expand my family because love doesn’t cost me anything. It’s gained me amazing people in my life. If you want help finding some support or resources your community shoot me a message or a comment and I’ll do my best to find you support in your community. You aren’t alone in this. Wherever you are in your journey please be assured that there are people that do love you for who you are and we are so grateful you are in our lives. #lgbtqinclusion #allyship #loveislove #foundfamily #creatingbettertogether #communityempowerment #suicideprevention #mentalwellbeing #allyisaverb #advocacy #calltoaction

Looking to be more LGBTQ+ inclusive, but unsure where to start? Try our LGBT 101 training session! 💜🌈 This module is ideal if you have little or no experience with LGBTQ+ people, but want to feel more confident in conversations and understanding the sources of support available.

Ally is a verb. Being an ally means actively learning, advocating, and speaking up for your LGBTQ+ loved ones. It's never too late to be an active ally! To start or continue being an ally, check out our resources at: pflag.org/find-resources

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