# Gender Affirmation for Staff

**Source**: https://www.unsw.edu.au/edi/diversity-inclusion/lgbtqia-community/gender-affirmation-guideline-staff
**Parent**: https://www.inside.unsw.edu.au/social-impact/unsw-receives-cygnet-awards-lgbtqia-inclusion-and-flexible-work-and-care

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# Gender Affirmation for Staff

Supporting staff affirming their gender at UNSW.

For many people experiencing gender affirmation, having their identity recognised at work is an integral part of living as their affirmed gender. What gender affirmation looks like for each trans and gender diverse person is unique and based on what is best for them.

In collaboration with trans and gender diverse students, staff, Allies and the University community, UNSW has developed a Guideline which takes a person-centred approach to gender affirmation.

The Guideline seeks to comprehensively support members of staff affirming their gender at university, while also addressing needs, issues and frequently asked questions that may arise for their students, colleagues, managers, friends and anyone else who plays a supportive role.

[Gender Affirmation Guideline](/content/dam/pdfs/edi/2024-11-staff-gender-affirmation-guideline.pdf)

This is for staff at any stage in their gender affirmation at UNSW, and for managers, HR professionals, colleagues, allies and friends who provide support and guidance.

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### Tools and templates to support gender affirmation

The Gender Affirmation Guideline, tools and templates available on this page were updated in November 2024. If you have any suggestions for improvements or feedback on these resources, please email the [Diversity & Inclusion team](mailto:DITeam@unsw.edu.au).

#### Make a plan

The plan set outs out the actions agreed between you and your manager (or primary support person), regarding your intention to affirm your gender at UNSW.

#### Checklist

Keep track of the actions taken and next steps.

#### Communication templates

Templates have been developed to help initiate key conversations.

#### We encourage people to dress how they feel best reflects their gender – this applies to everyone including transgender, gender diverse and non-binary employees.

If you require more information or have any comments, questions or concerns about this Guideline please contact [Diversity & Inclusion](mailto:DITeam@unsw.edu.au).

### Find out more about LGBTQIA+ inclusion at UNSW

[### LGBTQIA+ community](/edi/diversity-inclusion/lgbtqia-community)

UNSW aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, staff and visitors.

[### Gender inclusive bathrooms](/edi/diversity-inclusion/lgbtqia-community/trans-and-gender-diverse/gender-inclusive-bathrooms)

The roll-out of the gender inclusive (all-gendered) bathrooms at UNSW’s Paddington campus is part of our active commitment to create an inclusive and respectful campus for all students and staff.

We are proud that our community is made up of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities; and we continually strive to make UNSW a welcoming place for LGBTQIA+ students and staff.