Queer Gym Nights at LSF
FREE Queer Gym Nights 2023 for UoM students and Staff.
The gym sessions are for people of all abilities, free from transphobia and homophobia, in the company of your fellow queers.
Whether you’re brand new and just trying to get your 30 minutes a week in, or a long-time junkie, we’ve got you covered.
Classes are run at Lincoln Square Fitness Centre (183 Bouverie Street, Carlton) and provide an inclusive and fun environment for community members to engage with fitness and exercise. The program has exclusive use of the facility, which is closed to the public during class times.
Registration: Not required, walk-ins welcome
Day and time: Fridays 5.15pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lincoln Square Fitness 183 Bouverie Street, Carlton
Pride in Sport week
Celebrating Pride in Sport means changing practices and working towards a more inclusive, safe, and healthy sporting environment for people with diverse sexualities and genders.
The Pride in Sport week is one of the many ways MU Sport recognises and celebrates the involvement of LGBTQIA+ identifying persons in sport. The week commenced on 10 May and ran throughout to 20 May with a series of events, activations, games and classes that acknowledge the importance of supporting the LGBTIQA+ community through sport.
Here's how MU Sport celebrated 2023 Pride in Sport week
We believe all people have the right to freely participate in recreation, fitness, and sport, and benefit from the wellness it brings. As the first University to be a signatory to the ACON’s Pride in Sport Program, we are currently working to implement inclusive practices to ensure the safe and equal inclusion of LGBTQIA+ identifying people.
Resources
Click on the relevant item to download the PDF resources.
MU Sport LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Policy
The MU Sport LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Policy, covering all areas of our sport.
MU Sport LGBTQIA+ Policy Companion Guide – providing a breakdown of policy areas and useful practice tips.
Trans and Gender Diverse Language Guide (ACON)
Language guide produced by ACON for understanding pronouns and respectful communication with trans and gender diverse people.
Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion in Sport (the basics)
Some basic information around the meaningful inclusion of trans and gender diverse people in sport.
Pride in Action Network Ally Brochure
An Ally resource produced by the UoM Pride in Action Network.
Contact Us
Please don't hesitate to contact our Leadership Manager Alex Affleck for more details on our inclusion efforts, or to find out how you can get involved. If you identify as LGBTQIA+ feel free to get in contact with Alex to discuss any concerns you may have regarding your participation or your experiences in sport.
Alex Affleck
Fitness Services Manager
a.affleck@unimelb.edu.au
+61 3 8344 3987