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What is the Ally Network

At Unitec, we stand for diversity and inclusion on and off campus. 

In 2012 we joined the Trans-Tasman ALLY Network, one of the only tertiary institution in Aotearoa (New Zealand), and we strive to ensure all students and staff feel valued, respected and connected by creating an environment that values diverse sexualities and genders.

What do the ALLY Network do?

The ALLY Network provides workshops throughout the year, to students and staff, to raise consciousness around gender and sexuality. Students and staff can then opt in to join our network, Unitec ALLIES, who are committed to normalising diverse sexualities and genders.

ALLY workshops

Ally workshops are run throughout the year and are open to all students and staff.  

The one-day ALLY workshop draws on personal experiences to raise consciousness about issues around gender and sexuality. The aim of these workshops is to develop skills and understanding of how to be truly inclusive.  

Registrations are currently CLOSED

Preparation for workshop

Workshop resources

Other ALLY resources

What is the role of an ALLY?

After attending an ALLY workshop, participants can choose to become an ALLY by making a commitment to the following:

  • Publicly identify themselves as an ALLY with an electronic ALLY signoff and a door sign
  • Help to raise awareness of DSG issues (Diverse Sexualities & Genders)
  • Initiate conversations to challenge gendernormativity and heteronormativity on campus
  • Become an advocate for the network and the importance of its place within Unitec

Contact

Email ally@unitec.ac.nz

Diverse Gender Scholarship

Unitec has up to two scholarships, available each semester, to help develop more inclusive learning environments for gender diverse students. For more information, see our scholarships and awards page.

Go to Diverse Gender Scholarship