LGBTQIA+
Students who identify as LGBTQIA+ have the right to feel safe and welcome at Curtin.
LGBTQIA+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and otherwise diverse in your sexuality and/or gender.
The Guild continues to fight to make sure that students feel safe to express who they are.
We've put together this information and resources to support those who need it.
QUEER DEPARTMENT
The Guild’s Queer Department provides support, advocacy and a safe space for queer-identifying students and allies.
Contact Your Queer Officer
Equity Space (Building 106F)
The Queer Department also has a room in the Guild Equity Space that is open for students to drop by and hang out when needed.
Find the Equity Space in Building 106F with access through the sliding door of Guild Undercover Courtyard. Open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Quick Assist Video: What are the Equity Spaces?
HEALTH AND COUNSELLING
The medical centre in Building 109 on the Bentley Campus provides supportive medical services and advice for LGBTQIA+ students.
Visit website
Our Wellbeing Resources page has an extensive list of other external services you might like to check out.
YOUR SAFETY
Curtin's Safer Community Team
The Safer Community Team available 24/7 on campus and you can contact them to report any incidents or concerns.
Other services they provide include security escorts, courtesy rides and mechanical assistance.
In an emergency, please dial 000 (0 000 from an internal phone)
You can find out about incident reporting options and processes on our Report an Incident page.
In an emergency, please dial 000 (0 000 from an internal phone)
REPORTING DEADNAMING IN SYSTEMS
Should you experience deadnaming with your email, class list, CiAnywhere, or on your eStudent or Student ONE accounts you can report this to Curtin Connect.
Get in touch with Curtin Connect
- Visit them in Building 102 on the Bentley Campus
- Emailing Curtin Connect by lodging an enquiry under personal details
- Reach out to the Queer Officer, who can lodge an enquiry on your behalf
COMING OUT
How do I come out to my friends?
At your own pace! You also don’t have to tell every friend at the same time, so you can take it slowly. Consider their current level of acceptance – do any of them already have LGBTQIA+ friends? Have they said things that make you think they’ll be cool with it? You can tell them face to face if you feel most comfortable, or online – however you think it will feel easiest.
What if they don't want to hang out with me anymore?
If they respond poorly or don’t want to spend time with you, it’s their loss. There are millions of people in the world that will be your friend and accept all of who you are.
GENDER AFFIRMATION AT CURTIN
Curtin's Gender Affirmation Guide
The Gender Affirmation Guide is designed to provide information and support to anyone who has previously, is currently, or may in the future affirm their gender whilst studying or employed at Curtin. The main guide can be accessed here.
Student Processes – Appendix A covers the main processes, supports, and resources applicable to students, and can be accessed here.
How to be an Ally – Appendix C provides members of the Curtin Community with helpful information to support and respect the rights and dignity of trans, gender diverse and non-binary people, and can be accessed here.
CHANGING YOUR FORMAL NAME - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
To change your formal name at Curtin, you must complete the form found in OASIS and attach supporting documents in order to finalise your application.
Supporting Document Requirements
ALL GENDER TOILETS
There are many all-gender toilets on the Bentley campus. To find your nearest all gender toilet:
- Click here
- Select “All Gender Bathrooms”
- The locations will then be highlighted
PERIOD PRODUCTS
Free period products are now available to students in a variety of locations on campus. To find your nearest period product dispenser:
- Click here
- Select “Period Product Dispensers”
- The locations will then be highlighted
WELLBEING RESOURCES
It's important to understand that you are not alone when it comes to mental health and your wellbeing.
Here's some resources available for domestic and international students in Australia.