LGBTIQ support
Support at QUT
Ally network
The Ally network provides support, services, events, information and resources for our lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) student community.
Our network of allies are trained to understand sexuality and gender issues. They provide safe zones, support and referral for staff and students who identify as LGBTIQ.
Allies are committed to promoting QUT as a safe, inclusive and diverse university.
Counselling services
We provide free counselling for current students. This service is confidential and won't appear on your student records.
General practice health services
You can access quality health and medical services, information and advice at our general practice medical centre.
General practice health services
Specialist health clinics
You can access free or low-cost health care services from our clinics, which cover several specialist areas.
QUT Guild and Queer Collective
The Guild and Queer Collective have a strong history of representing queer identifying students on campus to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all students. This includes providing queer meeting spaces at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove.
QUT Guild gender and sexuality services
Support outside QUT
Scholarships
The Pinnacle Foundation offers scholarships for young people who identify as LGBTIQ and who are studying or want to start studying at an Australian university.
Pinnacle Foundation scholarships
Queensland Association for Healthy Communities (QHAC)
QHAC is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation whose mission is to promote the health and wellbeing of LBGTIQ Queenslanders. Their site has information on support and services available outside QUT.
Queensland Association for Healthy Communities (QHAC)
AGMC (Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council)
THE AGMC is a peak body for people from an LBGTIQ multicultural background. It has information about issues relevant to LBGTIQ multicultural people and gropus, and encourages and supports the formation and growth of new groups.
AGMC (Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council)
Discrimination, vilification, harassment, violence
QUT grievance resolution
If you believe you've been discriminated against or harassed at QUT due to your sex, gender or sexuality, you can access support and information about our grievance resolution policy and procedures.
Discrimination, harassment and bullying
Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland (ADCQ)
The Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland:
- resolves complaints of discrimination and other contraventions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991
- promotes human rights in Queensland
Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland (ADCQ)
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission leads the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia. It was previously the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.
Australian Human Rights Commission lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex equality information
Queensland Police Liaison Officers
Queensland Police have a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities liaison program, that includes dedicated LGBTI liaison officers.
Queensland Police lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities liaison program
