LGBTIQA+ Support

We have a vibrant LGBTIQA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, queer, questioning and asexual) community, and we actively celebrate and support our queer students. At La Trobe, we want you to feel safe, valued and supported. We have dedicated queer counsellors, queer social support groups at Bundoora (Queer Chat and LTSU Queer Collective) and Bendigo (Rainbow Eagles), and many other services and supports for our LGBTIQA+ students.
What does LGBTIQA+ mean
Learn more about inclusive language and terminology.
Queer social groups on campus
Come and meet other LGBTIQA+ people!
Queer counselling
La Trobe University has dedicated Queer Counsellors who have experience in supporting students with diverse sexualities and gender identities.
Trans, non-binary and gender diverse support
We value and celebrate our gender diverse students – there is support for you here at La Trobe.
Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies
Did you know that you can take elective units in queer studies here? La Trobe offers course content about LGBTIQA+ issues in Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies.
ALLY network
We have an ALLY Network of staff and students who have been trained in LGBTIQA+ awareness, and Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria provides ALLY training each year to interested staff and students.
Pride Festival at La Trobe
We celebrate Pride every year at La Trobe, usually in March, and celebrate other queer events throughout the year.
External queer supports
Melbourne is very queer-friendly and there is a lot of support you can access outside the university too.