DIVERSITY, CULTURE AND WELLBEING
About Diversity, Culture and Wellbeing
The new Diversity, Culture and Wellbeing Portfolio represents QUTLS’ commitment to student support and inclusivity.
We aim to provide events that meet student needs and foster awareness of the importance of equity, empathy and a sense of justice, which we believe are essential traits for the modern law student.
The Diversity, Culture and Wellbeing Portfolio offers events and initiatives that address issues such as financial equity; gender equality; domestic violence; disability support; cultural diversity; and equity for LGBTIQA+ students, external students and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
In 2019, we offered the following events:
Indigenous Reconciliation Breakfast (July 22)
Ashurst LGBTIQA+ and the Law Forum (September 11)
Domestic Violence Awareness Breakfast (October 9)
We will also be holding monthly ‘Coffee Catch-Ups’, which are casual socials. Keep an eye on the QUTLS Facebook page for more details!
For all equity enquiries, please email our Director of Diversity, Culture and Wellbeing at director.dcw@qutlawsociety.com
FIRST NATIONS PORTFOLIO
In keeping with the spirit of Reconciliation, QUTLS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands where QUT now stands, and recognise that these have always been places of teaching and learning. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the QUT community.
Our First Nations Officer is here to promote the interests of Indigenous persons by engaging with Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in the Law School.
For all ATSI questions, please email our First Nations Officer at firstnations.officer@qutlawsociety.com
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WOMEN IN LAW BREAKFAST
The Women in Law Breakfast is an annual event hosted by the QUTLS in partnership with firms to acknowledge and contribute to the conversation around gender equality within the legal industry. With over 60% of law graduates being women, this event is an excellent opportunity for your firm to show your commitment to empowering women within the legal industry.
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RECONCILIATION BREAKFAST
The Reconciliation Breakfast is a step in the ongoing journey of Reconciliation between First Nations people and non-indigenous Australians. The Breakfast’s focus is on strengthening unity & diversity by listening to the stories that need to be celebrated, and to those stories that educate & encourage reflection.
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FIRST NATIONS PANEL DISCUSSION
The Panel Discussion aims to foster learning, accountability, and self-reflection of non-Indigenous future legal practitioners about the systemic racism experienced by First Nations peoples. Featuring prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of the legal community, the event will be centred around a topical issue currently affecting Indigenous Australians.
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DISABILITY ACTION WEEK PANEL DISCUSSION
The Disability Action Week Panel discussion will focus on a topical law-related issue around disability in Australia such as restrictive practices, National Disability Strategy, housing, employment, inclusive education, the Disability Royal Commission or disability discrimination.
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RECONCILIATION BREAKFAST
QUTLS is proud is to once again present our LGBTIQA+ and the Law Panel discussion, creating a perfect opportunity to show your firms solidarity with the Queer Community. This event creates a safe, informal space for students and speakers to discuss concerns and issues for LGBTIQA+ people within the legal industry.
