We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to show you personalised advertising. To find out more, read our privacy policy and cookie policy

Skip to Content
University of Wollongong Australia. Logo. University of Wollongong Australia. Logo. University of Wollongong Australia. Logo.
  • Search
  • Give
  • Library
  • Current Students
  • Staff
  • UOW Global
    • Our global presence
    • UOW in Dubai
    • UOW in Hong Kong
    • UOW in Malaysia
  • Menu
  • Study at UOW

    • Courses
    • Apply
    • Scholarships & grants
    • Accommodation
    • High-school students
    • Non-school leavers
    • Postgraduate students
    • International students
    • Moving to Wollongong
    • Study abroad & exchange
    • Global sports programs
    • Campuses
    Study at UOW
  • Engage

    • Future student
    • Alumni
    • Visit UOW
    • Jobs
    • Volunteer
    • The Stand Magazine
    • Community Members
    • Grants and funding
    • Give to UOW
    • Visit the Library
    • Key contacts
    • Educators & school teachers
    Engage with us
  • About UOW

    • Welcome
    • Our people
    • Services
    • Contacts
    • What's on
    • Global presence
    • Media Centre
    • Faculties & schools
    • Our vision & strategy
    • Our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Strategy
    • Our reputation & experience
    • Locations, campuses & partners
    See more about UOW
  • Research

    • Our research
    • Researcher support
    • Research impact
    • Partnership & collaboration
    • Graduate Research School
    • Commercial research
    • Global Challenges
    • Media, news & events
    • Find an expert
    • Our people
    See more about research
  • Industry

    • Generator Lab
    • Advantage SME
    • Success stories
    • Industry research engagement
    • Equipment & Labs
    • Funding opportunities
    • Intellectual property
    • Collaboration for business
    • Collaboration for researchers
    See more about Industry
  • Alumni

    • Benefits
    • Outlook Magazine
    • Events & webinars
    • Volunteer
    • Awards
    • Honorary alumni
    • Testamurs & transcripts
    • Update your details
    • Your career journey
    • Contact us & FAQ
    See more about alumni
  • Quick links

    • Contact directory
    • Staff Intranet
    • Campus maps
    • Transport & parking
    • Key dates
    • Events
    • Password management
    • Jobs
    • Accommodation
    • Policy directory
  • Library
You are here More Pages
  • Home
  • About UOW
  • Media Centre
  • 2021
  • “I carry my identity in every space at UOW”

Media Quick Links

  • Contact UOW Media
  • Visiting campus
  • Image library
  • UOW key facts
  • Find an expert
  • News Corp subscription
  • Sign up for the latest news from UOW Media

June 28, 2021


  • Story By
  • Lizzie Jack
Share
Type
General News
Category
Community
Tags
Batemans Bay CampusSouth Western Sydney (SWS)Southern Highlands CampusSydney CBD CampusWollongong

UOW in the News

“I carry my identity in every space at UOW”

Aurora Green on gender, sex and sexuality diverse inclusion at UOW


The University of Wollongong (UOW) Student Advisory Council (SAC) was formed in May 2018 to provide the University of Wollongong greater ability to hear and respond to the wider student voice.

Aurora Green, a Bachelor of Social Work student at UOW, is the SAC’s LGBTIQ+ representative, and explained that representing her community within UOW is crucial.

“I was really passionate about getting involved with the SAC because of my experiences as a transwoman. I started my transition in a small country town, and as such, many discussions were needed to encourage mature consideration of myself and the LGBTIQ+ community more broadly,” she said.

Ms Green said she joined the SAC to share her own experience in an educational way, and give a voice to students who are gender, sex, and sexuality diverse.

“I carry my identity into every space at UOW I involve myself in, and often find conversations where considering the LGBTIQ+ Community is important, but not always in an obvious way,” she said.

“Without someone voicing their LGBTIQ+ experience, this can potentially create blind spots affecting far too many students and create unnecessary challenges that complicate LGBTIQ+ student’s wellbeing.

It is so important for me to have my voice heard - to know that I’m playing some part in encouraging UOW to address potential challenges for LGBTIQ+ students, while commemorating LGBTIQ+ identities.”

UOW has received consistent recognition over the past three years for its commitment to inclusion and diversity as an institution.

Ms Green hopes to see the evolution of LGBTIQ+ presence and visibility throughout the university over the coming years.

“I hope to see greater student involvement in UOW activities that commemorate pride in being LGBTIQ+ to enhance student wellbeing. Hopefully as a student or graduate, I get to see greater visibility of LGBTIQ+ students taking an active role themselves to facilitate inclusion and continued progress at UOW.”

Media Contacts for this article

UOW Media Office

You may also be interested in

Clandestine dismemberment: The reality behind the invasion of Shoalhaven and South Coast NSW
UOW alumni honoured
Top young football talent at Junior Matildas' UOW training camp
Services & Help
  • Current students
  • Library
  • Information technology
  • Accommodation
  • Security & safety
  • Pool, gym & retail
News, Media & Events
  • Media Centre
  • The Stand
  • Alumni Magazine
  • Research news
  • Events
  • Find an expert
Faculties
  • Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities
  • Business & Law
  • Engineering & Information Sciences
  • Science, Medicine & Health
Administration
  • Graduation
  • Environment
  • Policy directory
  • Learning and teaching
  • Financial Services
  • Access to information
  • Jobs
UOW Entities
  • Innovation Campus
  • UOW College Australia
  • UOW College Hong Kong
  • UOW in Dubai
  • UOW Global Enterprises
  • UOW Malaysia KDU
  • UOW Pulse
Connect with us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Conversation
  • Contact us
  • Feedback
  • Give to UOW

Northfields Ave Wollongong,  NSW 2522  Australia 
Phone: 1300 367 869 
International: +61 2 4221 3218 
Switchboard: +61 2 4221 3555

  • NUW Alliance: Smarter Solutions for NSW
  • University Global Partnership Network (UGPN)
  • Reconciliation Australia

Aboriginal flag Torres Strait Islander flag

On the lands that we study, we walk, and we live, we acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians and cultural knowledge holders of these lands.

Copyright © 2022 University of Wollongong
CRICOS Provider No: 00102E | TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12062 | ABN: 61 060 567 686
Copyright & disclaimer | Privacy & cookie usage | Web accessibility

Close