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IDAHOBIT Day

Date
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Time
11:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Coffs Harbour Campus, Lismore Campus, Online
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IDAHOBIT: Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination

May 17 is IDAHOBIT – the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex phobia & Transphobia. Celebrate inclusion, stand against discrimination, and be part of something meaningful this IDAHOBIT 🌈

Join us on Wednesday, 13 May, for our cross-campus IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia) activation. Held across all campuses and online, this vibrant event is all about raising awareness, celebrating diversity in gender and sexuality, and creating a safer, more inclusive community for everyone.

Drop by between 11:30am and 1:30pm to connect with our Ally Network, have a chat, and grab some fun merch. Whether you’re curious to learn more, keen to show your support, or ready to become an Ally, there’s a place for you.

Your presence matters. Come along, show your support, and help us build a culture where everyone feels seen, safe, and valued. 🌈

Event date: Wednesday 13 May

Gold Coast Coffs Harbour Lismore

The Quad

11:30am - 1:30pm

Student Lounge F Block

11:30am - 1:30pm

The Plaza

11:30am - 1:30pm

Make your pledge! Online

πŸ“… 11-17 May
πŸ•˜ All day
 πŸ“ Online

Share how you will support IDAHOBIT Day on our rainbow wall; make your pledge here! 

Online pledge wall
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Test your knowledge and win!

Test your knowledge, learn something new, and show your support for creating a safer, more inclusive campus for everyone. If you get all the questions correct, students will automatically go into a draw to win one of three $100 Visa gift cards. 🌈🏳️‍πŸŒˆπŸŽ‰

IDAHOBIT Quiz
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Library Rainbow Display

πŸ“… 11-17 May
πŸ•˜ All day
 πŸ“ Library (all campuses)

Library Rainbow Display includes a Rainbow Wall activity (make your pledge to support IDAHOBIT), a rainbow book display, giveaways (rainbow pins, pens and more), information leaflets and posters. Visit our campus locations.

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Rainbow Bracelet Making Workshop with CHSA

πŸ“… Wednesday 13 May
πŸ•˜ 12.30pm - 1.30pm
πŸ“ Student Lounge, F Block
πŸ’²Free

CHSA invited you to IDAHOBIT day celebrations at 12.30pm in the Uni Lounge 🌈🌈🌈

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Join the Ally Network

A network to support and celebrate students of diverse genders and sexualities. As an Ally Network Member, you will join in celebrating and observing LGBTIQA+ days of significance, receive the quarterly Ally Network newsletter and be provided with free professional development opportunities.

Ally Network
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Understanding Gender and Sexuality Diversity eLearning (UGSD)

Learn about sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expressions and strengthen your understanding of diverse identities and LGBTIQA+ peoples and communities. 

UGSD eLearning
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