LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee

Council endorsed the new LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee at the 15 December 2020 Council meeting as part of its ongoing commitment to better recognise, represent and connecting with members of Monash's lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual communities (LGBTIQA+).

The role of this Committee is to provide Council with advice on strengthening the representation and inclusion of people who identify as LGBTIQA+ within the Monash community and to contribute to the development and implementation of Council’s LGBITQA+ Action Plan.

Responsibilities

  • Advocate for equality and inclusion for the LGBTIQA+ community in Monash
  • Provide feedback and advice to Council on the impact of its policies, plans and services on the LGBTIQA+ community
  • Consider funding and other opportunities as they arise
  • Support Council to engage and consult with local LGBTIQA+ groups and communities
  • Provide advice to Council on issues and barriers that affect people who identify as LGBTIQA+
  • Contribute to the promotion of Council and community collaborations that support and promote the inclusion of people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

2024 updates

February 2024: Emily Griffith has resigned from the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee

January 2024: Al Eli Baxter has resigned from the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee.

Current members

  • Cr Stuart James
  • Chloe Codling
  • Christina Dilipkumar
  • Brett Hayhoe
  • Jesse Laughlin Jones
  • Tess Marotta
  • Christine Minto
  • Gregory Storer
  • John Tzimas
  • Persephone Wentworth
  • Naiwen (Nevin) Xu.

Background

2023

October 2023 - Council noted the resignation of the following representatives and thanked them for their valuable contribution:

  • Asher Cameron
  • Yoshi Nakajima

At its 30 May 2023 meeting, Council endorsed the appointment of 7 people to the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee, each for a two-year term:

  • Al Eli Baxter
  • Chloe Codling
  • Christina Dilipkumar
  • Jesse Laughlin Jones
  • Yoshi Nakajima
  • Persephone Wentworth
  • Naiwen (Nevin) Xu.

Council noted the resignation of the following representatives and thanked them for their valuable contribution:

  • Thanura Tyler Ediri
  • Nicole Flynn
  • Mark Hao
  • Yohana Jury
  • Andrew Paolucci
  • Pierce Soulsby.

2022

At its 13 December 2022 meeting, Council noted the resignation of Caitlin Frost as member of the LGBTIQA+ advisory committee and thanks them for their valuable contribution.

2021

Nominations were invited from community members interested in joining the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee.

At its 27 April 2021 meeting, Council endorsed the appointment of the following 14 people to the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee, each for a two-year term:

  • Andrew Paolucci
  • Asher Cameron
  • Brett Hayhoe
  • Caitlin Frost
  • Christine Minto
  • Emily Griffith
  • Gregory Storer
  • John Tzimas
  • Mark Hao
  • Nicole Flynn
  • Pierce Soulsby
  • Tess Marotta
  • Thanura Tyler Ediri
  • Yohana Jury.

Terms of Reference 

Terms of Reference - LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee(PDF, 142KB)

Contact

For more information: Gender Diversity & Equity Coordinator on 9518 3269.

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