Meet your Officers Anna Kimpton
Hi! I'm Anna, one of your 2020 Pride Officers! I'm studying Business Law and Marketing because I'm a money hungry Commerce student. I can speak moderate Italian and do a bit of singing here and there so thats pretty cool I guess. I'm also originally from down south so I'm always getting lost every time I go for a drive RIP. I have soo many exciting plans for this year and I can't wait to have a merry gay old time in 2020!!
Sophia Perkins
Hey! I'm Sophia, the other 2020 Pride Officer and I'm a Marine Biology Major so i can fulfil the artsy environmental sciences gay role. At any time you can find me running late to class or making pikelets in the Pride Room (yes you can have some). I'm also super pumped to have this role and very ready to keep the success of 2019 going!
WHO ARE WE? The UWA Student Guild Pride Department represents and advocates for LGBT+ students on campus. All UWA students are welcome to get involved (whether you identify as LGBT+ or an ally).
What do we do? The department runs regular social events for students, such as movie nights, games nights and brunch meetups. We also hold a range of bigger events, including a quiz night, a camp, and Pride Week in Semester 2! We also sit on the Guild Council and work in collaboration with other areas of the Guild and the University to represent the interests of LGBT+ students. We’re here to help; if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Contact us! Email: pride@guild.uwa.edu.au Facebook Page: fb.com/uwastudentguildpride Closed Facebook Group: UWA Pride Dept & Supporters- www.fb.com/groups/15592015514/
The Pride Room The Pride Room acts as a hub for the Pride Department's various weekly events, as well as a safe space and community area for members of the LGBT+ community at UWA. Everyone is welcome to drop in to take a break between classes, socialise and take advantage of resources like our library, fridge, microwave and kettle.
How to find the room The room can be found on the 2nd floor of Guild Village. This can be accessed via the stairs in the guild courtyard or via the lift (press P3). A more detailed guide can be found at fb.com/ uwastudentguildpride/notes
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IN THE CLOSET? It can be nerve-wracking to participate in LGBT+ events if you’re not out. Having a space to be yourself can be necessary at this time, so we take steps to protect students’ privacy: Our Facebook group is closed, meaning non-members can't see if you join or post, and we never disclose who attends Department events. If you can’t like our page or join our Facebook group, you can find out what we’re doing through the Guild Weekly mailing list. You are automatically subscribed as a Guild member. The Pride Room is in a low traffic spot. You can definitely be involved while in the closet. If you have any concerns, please email us at pride@guild.uwa.edu.au and we can find a solution for you!
Events Weekly Events Pride is the only department that runs regular weekly events- two a week in fact! Look out for a fun, action packed year with activities such as movie nights, arts and craft sessions, brunches and catch-ups at the Tav! These events are advertised on our facebook page: fb.com/uwastudentguildpride
Collectives
This year we will be committed to running regular, autonomous collectives. The currently run collectives are the Trans and Non-Binary Collective, the Lesbian Collective and the Bisexual Collective. This year however we are so excited to introduce two brand NEW collectives! The MLM Collective (for men who like men) and the WLW Collective (for women who like women, in collaboration with the Women's Department). The collectives are a super awesome way to meet people within your community, hang out and discuss issues related to you.
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Quiz Night
semester 1 week 5, March 26th The annual Pride Department Quiz Night is back. Come down to the Tavern for the best (and cheapest!) quiz night on campus! [insert info about theme]
charity gala
semester 1 week 9, april 23rd This year we are collaborating with Amnesty International to deliver an LGBT Human Rights Charity Gala, to donate towards advocacy and research in disadvantaged countries. Join us for a fun filled evening, including live music, an art auction, food and drink, and inspirational speakers.
Camp Camp
Mid-year Break 21st-23rd july This year marks our third annual camp! Camp Camp takes place over the semester break and consists of three days and two nights at the beautiful Lake Leschenaultia. Included in your ticket is transport, accommodation and all meals, in addition to a jam-packed schedule of activities. Camp is so much fun and it’s an incredible way to make new friends, unwind during the holidays, and build lasting memories as part of a community.
Pride Week
semester 2 week 6,1st august-4th september Our annual Pride Week, held in Week 6 of Semester 2, is a campus wide celebration of all things Pride! We hold a different event every day of Pride Week so there’s something for everyone- from Coming Out With Cake, a chill community-driven event where we chat about our coming out experiences while eating cake, to Retrograde, our massive Pride Party on the Friday which is back for a third year- we guarantee it’ll be even bigger and better than ever before!
OUtspoken
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Outspoken is the annual magazine for all LGBT+ students, staff and alumni, currently in its fourth year of publication. We are looking for opinion pieces, essays, reviews and art all centred around the LGBT+ experience at UWA, in Australia and beyond! The magazine launches in Pride Week, and we’ll be taking submissions throughout semester one. We want our 2020 edition to be bigger than ever before, so if you’ve got something you want to say, get in touch!
Important resources QUARRY HEALTH CENTRE Provides an STI testing and treatment drop in clinic, cervical screening, counselling specialising in sexual health and relationship issues, doctors and registered nurses to guide you on contraception choices as well as free counselling sessions on unplanned pregancies and post termination issues. Contact them on +61 (08) 9227 6177 or email info@shq.org.au
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M Clinic Provides STI testing, vaccinations and health services for men who have sex with men. : 92270734 548 Newcastle Street, West Perth (corner of Cleaver St)
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Sexual health quarters Provides counselling and clinical services including STI tests, contraception, unplanned pregnancy information and pap smears. : 92276177170 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge WA
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Q Life Provides internet and phone counselling for LGBT people Australia wide. : 1800 184 527
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Sexual Assault Resource Centre 24 hour Emergency Line for recent sexual assault. :1800 199 888 Emergency line (8:30am- 11pm): 9340 1828
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UWA Medical Centre The bulk-billing medical clinic at UWA that provides general medical care and STI tests. : 64882118 2nd Floor,South Wing, Guild Village, University of Western Australia
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Student Assist
Guild Student Assist are here to help you with any academic, welfare or financial issues that you may be facing. They are Ally trained and can provide support and advocacy specifically catered to LGBT+ students. If you ever need a helping hand or a friendly face to chat to, you can contact the team on 6488 2292 or assist@uwa.edu.au.
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