LGBTIQ+ students

RMIT is proud to celebrate and support our students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning or asexual/agender (LGBTIQ+).

To reflect the diversity of our community beyond the ‘LGBTIQ+’ label, RMIT also uses the terminology people of ‘diverse genders, sexes, and sexualities’ (DGSS).

Looking for DGSS information for staff? Go to the RMIT Staff DGSS page (login required).

LGBTIQ+ groups and resources

Connect with the LGBTIQ+ community at RMIT and beyond.

Gender affirmation at RMIT

RMIT welcomes and supports students and staff who are transitioning or affirming their gender.

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Queer lounges on campus

Check out RUSU’s dedicated queer lounges on all Melbourne campuses.

All gender toilets

Across our Victorian campuses, there are a number of all gender and accessible toilets that students can utilise.

Policies, plans and documents

Diversity and Inclusion Framework – outlines RMIT’s key priorities and objectives to build a more diverse and inclusive student and staff community
Download RMIT Gender Affirmation Guide (PDF, 261KB) or Word version (DOC, 143KB)
See RMIT's Library's Safe and Inclusive Spaces Statement
Download the Guide to Inclusive Language (PDF, 15KB)
Download the Top 10 Tips to be an Effective Rainbow Ally: Trans and Gender Diverse Edition (PDF, 165KB)
For information on changing your name or gender on RMIT systems and records, go to Update your personal details

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Support services and resources

All RMIT support services and resources are LGBTIQ+ inclusive and informed. Click the link below to view support services. For public support services, see LGBTIQ+ groups and resources.

Support and services

Contact a Diversity and Inclusion Advisor

If you have a question, need support or just want to chat to a friendly ally, please reach out a Diversity and Inclusion Advisor by emailing inclusion@rmit.edu.au.

Here are some ways we can support you and the members of your community:

Support in affirming your gender
Support with a legal name change and using a 'known as' name
Connecting with the LGBTIQ+ community
Training, education and raising awareness for your peers and colleagues
Make recommendations to improve RMIT provisions, policies and practice

Support for bullying, harassment and discrimination

Harassment and discrimination against anyone for any reason – including their gender, sex or sexuality – is never acceptable. If you or someone you know has been harassed, bullied or discriminated against, we encourage you to contact any of the following:

A Diversity and Inclusion Advisor by emailing inclusion@rmit.edu.au
Your teacher or Program Coordinator
RMIT Safer Community
RUSU Queer Department

You may also choose to make a formal complaint.

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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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