International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)

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17 May 2024 FREE Melbourne City

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)

17 May 2024

FREE

Melbourne City

All members of our community deserve to feel safe, included and respected.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is an opportunity to bring visibility and representation to LGBTIQIA+ people and create a sense of community at RMIT.

This year, a collaboration between RMIT's Equity and Inclusion team, Library and RUSU will see the relaunch of "Queer Conversations" - a video podcast conversation series where hosts talk with staff and student guests about all things queer at RMIT.

Through a casual, frank and engaging live podcast recording staff and student panellists will chat about being queer, queerness and RMIT and IDAHOBIT. The relaunch will be held as an in-person event on 17 May at the Media Portal on RMIT's City campus. The discussion will be hosted and recorded in a live-podcast style.

Additionally, the School of Art will host a queer art exhibition in Building 2 featuring artworks submitted by RMIT's staff and students. The exhibition will open on Friday 17 May.

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IDAHOBIT Events

These events were organised collaboration with LGBTQIA+ community members in the Equity and Inclusion Unit, RUSU, The School of Art and The Library at RMIT.

A pillar within RMIT's IDEA Framework is engaging reciprocal partnerships with the communities we serve to promote inclusion, diversity, equity and access. We're proud to empower the staff and students within our LGBTIQA+ community to bring their whole selves to work and study at RMIT. Learn more about the services and support on offer.

Support & resources for LGBTIQA+ students

Discover the many support networks and resources available to RMIT staff and students.

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LGBTIQIA+ Pride lanyards

RMIT's Pride lanyards are designed to celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity amongst our community.

Whether you're attending a pride event, conference, or everyday use, these lanyards serve as a statement of support and solidarity.

Check them out at the RMIT Store

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures