Finding Pride semester 1 – registrations open!

Finding Pride is a 7-week resilience and wellbeing group program for La Trobe students. It is run by LGBTIQA+ people – for LGBTIQA+ people.

Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles, this program will support you to:

  • Explore your core values and how they can help to guide you through tough times.
  • Share your experiences in a safe, welcoming and confidential space.
  • Connect with others through common experiences.
  • Learn to face life challenges, including those caused by discrimination.

Secure a place in our 2025 Semester 1 online program, commencing 26 March (Week 4).

Key dates

The Finding Pride program runs once per semester, with students attending seven 1.5-hour sessions over seven weeks. Available at the Bundoora campus (Semester 1) or online (Semester 2).

Semester 1 2026 – programs run every Thursday afternoon except 9 April.

  • 26 March 2026 – Session 1
  • 2 April 2026 – Session 2
  • 16 April 2026 – Session 3
  • 23 April 2026 – Session 4
  • 30 April 2026 – Session 5
  • 7 May 2026 – Session 6

Who can join?

Finding Pride is for all La Trobe LGBTIQA+ students who are questioning, discovering, or unsure if they belong in LGBTIQA+ communities. All students are welcome, including:

  • International and domestic students
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Full-time and part-time students
  • On-campus and online students

Important links

– To register and a detailed FAQ visit Finding Pride.
– Get more information about LGBTIQA+ counselling here.
– Access a list of external supports here.
– Find out more about LGBTIQA+ life at La Trobe here.