SKITTLES® and youth charity Minus18 are joining forces to create Australia’s biggest ever Active Allyship movement.
Now’s the time to be loud and proud about your support. Become an Ally of the community with this short but sweet guide that’ll evolve your understanding of LGBTQIA+ topics, terms & history along with ways to support people coming out and generally be a more visible and active voice.
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YOUR GUIDE TO WORDS AND DEFINITIONS IN THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
So you’ve been staring at the LGBTQIA+ acronym and wondering what all those letters mean (not to mention that plus sign!). Or maybe someone you know has just come out and you’re too embarrassed to actually ask about their identity (we’ve been there). Learn about the acronym and more in our handy guide.
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EDUCATE YOURSELF ON BEING AN ALLY
What do allies do exactly? Fair question. This is how you can actually show your Allyship IRL: Check out our article around being an active ally.
DEEPEN YOUR TRANS ALLYSHIP
The ‘T’ in LGBTQIA+ stands for the Trans and Gender Diverse community. One of the best ways to learn more about the community is during Trans Awareness Week in November. Check out this article for free resources and downloadables so you can plan a juicy event or simply show up for your mates.
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ADD PRONOUNS TO YOUR SIGNATURE / SOCIAL MEDIA
It’s cooler if we all do it. Help create an inclusive world by adding your pronouns to your e-mail signature or on social media (y’know, your Instagram bio, Linkedin, etc). Really lean into it when you wear a pronoun badge on your lanyard.
ADD PRONOUNS TO YOUR EMAIL(opens in new window) WEAR A PRONOUN BADGE(opens in new window)
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CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Don’t miss a beat. Get year-round updates on LGBTQIA+ awareness campaigns, education, free resources, and free events for queer young people. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and/or Linkedin.
@Minus18
@minus18youth
@Minus18
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BE VISIBLE
Showing visible support is huge. It’s a simple but powerful way to celebrate diverse identities and it ensures the community knows that discrimination won’t be tolerated.
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ACTIVATE DURING CAMPAIGNS
Mark your calendar, whether it’s paper or digital. Keep the conversation going after the Mardi Gras season on LGBTQIA+ days of significance throughout the year. Every May 17th, stand up against LGBTQIA+ discrimination by registering for IDAHOBIT, and you’ll get a free toolkit to help plan how to celebrate.
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LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT PEOPLE COMING OUT
Like rainbows, everyone’s coming out experience is unique. Being able to support colleagues, friends, and family can mean the world. Learn how you can support through our videos, or you can read more here.
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SPEAK UP & EDUCATE OTHERS
Now spread the word by educating the people around you. If you feel safe to, challenge negative language when you hear it. Learn how you can challenge negative language or even book a workshop for your school, team or workplace.
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