No. 1.23 23 June 2023
To QTU Members
First edition of the Pride Action Network newsletter
Happy last day of term!
All of us here at the QTU wanted to share some exciting updates with you.
The QTU Pride Committee met on 17 May, also known as IDAHOBIT (the international day against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia), and marked the occasion by discussing visibility and the range of initiatives the QTU had undertaken for the day.
A range of issues were discussed, including:
- changing the name of the Rainbow Action Group (RAG) to the more inclusive Pride Action Network (PAN)
- adopting a standing item focusing on the issues currently facing the trans/gender non-conforming community
- adding wording for LGBTIQ+ inclusion to the QTU membership form.
Streamlined communications for marking days of LGBTIQ+ visibility are also currently being considered, and will be determined at the Term 3 Pride Committee meeting.
The QTU Pride Action Network webpage is also being constantly updated, so please check back regularly: https://www.qtu.asn.au/LGBTQplus
Please also find below relevant links to departmental resources:
DoE OnePortal proud at work strategy
DoE Resources for managers
DoE Resources for LGBTQ+ workers
DoE Resources for allies
DoE Resources for supporting LGBTIQ+ students
For those of you attending the Biennial Conference Pride lunch next week, I look forward to seeing you.
Otherwise, I wish you all a well-deserved rest over this holiday period.
Until next term, yours in Union.
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Rebecca Humphreys | Campaign Communication Officer
Queensland Teachers' Union
Gender pronouns: she/her/hers
Authorised by Kate Ruttiman, General Secretary, Queensland Teachers' Union
21 Graham Street, Milton, QLD, Australia, 4064