AUSA Queer Student Council

18/02/2023

Thrilled to have led the first AUSA - Auckland University Students' Association Executive Presence in the 2023 Rainbow Parade alongside the University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau . The Executive's presence shows AUSA's dedication to a front-facing, responsive style of representation that empowers q***r students to participate. The AUSA Q***r Student Council is our commitment to ensuring that all LGBTQI identities are heard in hopes of building a collectively beneficial future.

30/01/2023

AUSA STATEMENT ON AUCKLAND STATE OF EMERGENCY ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Kia ora tātou,

AUSA would like to express our widespread support for those affected by the heavy rainfall and flooding that has occurred in Tāmaki Makaurau over the last 24 hours. We are aware of this impact and we hope that you and your whānau are keeping safe.

We are currently working with the University and Incident Management Team to make sure our students, especially those in accommodation and other affected areas, are being supported through this difficult period. The University is currently working to establish an incident page on the website which will be updated regularly with updates, building closures, and support available.

Please continue to follow the advice and guidance of Auckland Emergency Management. This webpage below includes information such as accommodation assistance, welfare assistance, financial assistance, and traffic updates.

https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz/major-incident/flooding-2023?fbclid=IwAR0JbRxRWz-52iLUiC7imp9DC2AFQwo_chEp6IJLjKVSM3rRVZN0_ObY_dE

Three current Civil Defence Centres –

‼️ WEST: St. Leonards Road School, 15 Saint Leonards Road, Kelston

‼️ NORTH: Massey University Albany Campus, Sir Neil Walters Lecture Theatre, Massey University East Precinct, Albany Expressway SH17

‼️ SOUTH: Mana Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park

‼️ If you need urgent accommodation assistance, phone 0800 22 22 00.

‼️ If you need MSD welfare assistance as a result of the flooding, please call 0800 400 100.

To reach out to the University Campus Care Team, please head over to this webpage: ​​

https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/personal-support/te-papa-manaaki-campus-care.html

If you require specific support from AUSA, please do not hesitate to reach out to our President at [email protected]

In the meantime, please stay safe and indoors if you can. Reach out to your loved ones, and know that we are here for you.

Kia kaha,
AUSA team 💙

29/01/2023

The AUSA Q***r Student Council is elated to annouce that we are seeking applicants for the Q***r Student Council for 2023. The Council's purpose is to provide advice to the University, AUSA Executive, the AUSA Student Souncil on the social, structual and equity challenges that LGBTQI identifying students face. The Council is chaired by the AUSA Q***r Rights Officer Theo van de Klundert, who acts as the link between the Q***r Student Body and the AUSA Executive. Addtionally Q***r Student Council Members will be responsbile for supporting the Q***r Rights Officer to host events in order to stimulate Q***r Equity at the University of Auckland. All are welcome! Please come and join the ride, as our mahi is the life blood of q***r equity.

Applications close Sunday 11th of Feburary

Hey! The purpose of this form is to identify potential interest from the University of Auckland student body in joining the AUSA Q***r Student Council. The Q***r Student Council is an AUSA subcomitee that was created to ensure that the University LGBTQI community has a voice, which is chaired by the...

15/01/2023

Kia ora. My name is Theo van de Klundert (they/ them) and I’m your AUSA - Auckland University Students' Association Q***r Rights Officer for 2023. This is my second term in office, which I hope will be as illuminating and energy filled as 2022. I am also the Chair of the AUSA Q***r Student Council, AUSA’s commitment to providing a voice for LGBQI identifying students on campus.

In 2022, I was elected on the simple premise that the spirit of equity is about empowering minorities to make decisions for themselves where it is the duty of organs like University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau and AUSA to recognise the needs, challenges our communities face and the unique perspectives that we bring.

Through the work we have done in 2022 to rebuild Q***r Equity. I hope to cultivate an all inclusive, student led LGBTQI community on campus that serves the needs of everyone. ❤️

15/01/2023

The AUSA Q***r Student Council is elated to announce that we are partnering with the University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau to attend the 2023 Auckland Pride Parade on Saturday, the 18th of February. Times and details can be found on the Eventbrite link attached below.

Bringing together our rainbow communities in a celebration of our unique mix of cultures, sexualities and gender identities.

07/12/2022

AUSA STANDS IN SUPPORT OF OUR STAFF AT WAIPAPA TAUMATA RAU

Tēnā koutou katoa,

We hope the summer break is treating you well.

AUSA is aware of the ongoing impact that the current strike and withholding of grades is having on students. The University has set up an online form for any students who have been impacted by the strike. We respect the rights of the TEU to strike, but we also understand that there are some students who are in desperate need of their grades during this crucial time of the year for international visas and other enrollment/scholarship deadlines. We encourage these students to please fill out the form that the University has created (link below) if you have been impacted. As an Association, we would like to voice the concerns of students and stand in solidarity with our hard-working staff. We have written a letter to the Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the student body and to speak in support of the staff.

We would like to acknowledge the hard work of our academic and professional staff at the University. For many of our students, front-facing staff are central to a good student experience. Because of this, and specifically because of the dedication and commitment that staff have shown over the past three difficult years, we stand in support of them.

We understand that the University has engaged in bargaining and there is a meeting tomorrow. AUSA has engaged constructively with both the TEU and University Executive Committee on the matter and implore all parties to see a fair common ground being met soon to minimise the impact on students. We look forward to hearing a positive update tomorrow.

Additionally, there is a current petition which has been started by some students to show their support for the staff. Please check it out via the link below.

For further and media enquiries please contact the President on [email protected]

Ngā mihi nui,

AUSA Executive

LINK TO UNIVERSITY FORM FOR IMPACTED STUDENTS - https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/notices/2022/student-message-strike.html

LINK TO STUDENT PETITION - https://www.change.org/p/student-led-petition-in-support-of-teu-strike-action?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=c6c8aa30-6e97-11ed-847f-ebef85d7f461

17/10/2022

Come to the AUSA Q***r Student Council final event of the season! A celebratory lunch to mark the semester's close. The event will be hosted tomorrow, Wednesday the 19th of October in Q***r Space so drop by if you can. 😉

Rainbow Business Rainbow Law Trans on Campus UoA - ToC

15/09/2022

The AUSA Q***r Student Council is proud to endorse Alan Shaker for University Council for 2023. Alan is AUSA - Auckland University Students' Association incumbent Education Vice President and the incoming 2023 President. A vote for Alan is a vote for direct student representation with the knowledge that your voice matters.

Cast your vote here: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/life-on-campus/leadership-and-volunteering/university-council-student-representative.html.

11/09/2022

The AUSA Q***r Student Council's is proud to announce the 2022 Reboot of Trans on Campus UoA - ToC. ToC is a network designed to support trans and gender-diverse students at the University of Auckland.

ToC is hosting its first meet and greet this Thursday, 15th September 15th, from 5:30 till 7:30 in Q***r Space. Snacks and Drinks will be provided. If you wish to know and keep up to date with TOC, please follow their discord link https://discord.gg/nQDZYvveDa

See you there!