VU at the Midsumma March 2021
Lou Connell lou.connell@vu.edu.au
Meg Weller meg.weller@vu.edu.au
Gabe Thomson gabe.thomson@vu.edu.au
INTRODUCTION
At VU, we are committed to being proudly progressive – it’s a literal part of our new University strategy, which encourages us all to care about increasing equality and inclusion, and, more importantly, to take action. The VU Library team has taken action in preparing resources that will support all members of the VU community to take their own actions to make VU more inclusive and a thriving place to study and work. For members of the LGBTIQA+ community, it supports the ongoing message that we are seen, included and supported by our peers and colleagues.
Much change has occurred across my lifetime that has benefited me. I am certainly proud to be part of a University that continues to push forward to overcome the many barriers to equality and inclusion that still exist, for many different reasons. We are all individuals, and understanding more about the different elements that may make up someone else’s experience is important work for us all to continue. I hope you will join me in that work and make the most of the wonderful resources gathered here in support of those of us of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities.
Ross Coller
Executive Sponsor, VU Pride and Ally Network
Executive Director, Engagement & Advancement
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land; the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.