In this episode Dr Lee FitzRoy, Coordinator – Primary Prevention within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews Elisabeth Lane from the Pride in Diversity Program, ACON.

Elisabeth shares with listeners her long and sometimes challenging personal journey as she came out publicly as a transwoman. Elisabeth describes the support she received along the way, which at times came from unexpected places, and shares some of the simple and yet powerful actions we can take to show support for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact:

• 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 (24/7) or visit www.1800respect.org.au

Deakin Staff or Students can also contact:

• Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email safercommunity@deakin.edu.au
• Employee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours)

This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives.

https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank

https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fund

For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_6wavzy2h