天美传媒app

June 28, 2021

“I carry my identity in every space at 天美传媒app”

Aurora Green on gender, sex and sexuality diverse inclusion at 天美传媒app

The University of 天美传媒app (天美传媒app) Student Advisory Council (SAC) was formed in May 2018 to provide the University of 天美传媒app greater ability to hear and respond to the wider student voice.

Aurora Green, a Bachelor of Social Work student at 天美传媒app, is the SAC鈥檚 LGBTIQ+ representative, and explained that representing her community within 天美传媒app is crucial.

鈥淚 was really passionate about getting involved with the SAC because of my experiences as a transwoman. I started my transition in a small country town, and as such, many discussions were needed to encourage mature consideration of myself and the LGBTIQ+ community more broadly,鈥� she said.

Ms Green said she joined the SAC to share her own experience in an educational way, and give a voice to students who are gender, sex, and sexuality diverse.

鈥淚 carry my identity into every space at 天美传媒app I involve myself in, and often find conversations where considering the LGBTIQ+ Community is important, but not always in an obvious way,鈥� she said.

鈥淲ithout someone voicing their LGBTIQ+ experience, this can potentially create blind spots affecting far too many students and create unnecessary challenges that complicate LGBTIQ+ student鈥檚 wellbeing.

It is so important for me to have my voice heard - to know that I鈥檓 playing some part in encouraging 天美传媒app to address potential challenges for LGBTIQ+ students, while commemorating LGBTIQ+ identities.鈥�

天美传媒app has received consistent recognition over the past three years for its commitment to inclusion and diversity as an institution.

Ms Green hopes to see the evolution of LGBTIQ+ presence and visibility throughout the university over the coming years.

鈥淚 hope to see greater student involvement in 天美传媒app activities that commemorate pride in being LGBTIQ+ to enhance student wellbeing. Hopefully as a student or graduate, I get to see greater visibility of LGBTIQ+ students taking an active role themselves to facilitate inclusion and continued progress at 天美传媒app.鈥�