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The advocacy and representative body for LGBTQIASB+ students on ANU campus 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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Nominations for the 2027 ANU Queer* Department Committee: NOW OPEN 🏳️‍🌈

Queer* and passionate about making meaningful change for the community on campus? Nominate yourself emailing sa.queer@anu.edu.au with your name, u-number, and the position(s) you’re standing for!

We strongly encourage applicants for the position of Queer* Officer and Deputy Officer(s) to consult the current Queer* Officer (Connor) about the role and proposed election policies.

Nominations for all positions will stay open until 5 minutes past the starting of the October 12th meeting.

We advise giving the Roles Policy in our Constitution a thorough read for what each role entails. For any further questions, contact: sa.queer@anu.edu.au ⭐️

To apply, you must be a queer* or questioning current ANU student - either undergrad or postgrad (HDR or coursework). by @anuqueerdept

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Queer designed. Queer worn. Queer loved.
Wear your identity. Carry your truth. Look amazing doing both.

Tees + Totes available during O-week at Department Fete and Market Day!
No worries if you can’t make it in person, we’ve got you covered — order via our website (link in bio) and email us at sa.queer@anu.edu.au to arrange collection!

All proceeds go towards funding the 2026 Queer* Ball 🫶

🏳️‍🌈 Queer* Graphic Tees (designed by Jasmine Small @jjas.small)
— Price: $15
— Size: XS-2XL (sizing runs large, we recommend purchasing a size down from what you usually wear)

🏳️‍🌈 Queer* Tote Bags (designed by Jehan Jayawickrama @mrmokek)
— Price: $5
— Size: One-size fits all

Models: Liv (@_olivia.yu_), Remi (@remilynch_ ), Connor, Anushkaa (@an._.shkaa)
Photography: Jessie (@huangzixin328)
Graphic Design: Anushkaa (@an._.shkaa)

[ID: 5 slides promoting ANUSA Queer Department 2026 merch over pastel gradient backgrounds and outdoor photos of members modelling the items. Slide 1 reads "2026 MERCH," Queer designed." and "Queer worn." and shows multiple members wearing black graphic tees and holding cream tote bags. Slide 2 reads "QUEER GRAPHIC TEE" and "$15," "designed by Jasmine Small," with photos of members modelling the black tee featuring a colourful framed illustration and "ANUSA Queer Department" text. Slide 3 reads "QUEER* TOTE BAG" and "$5," "designed by Jehan Jayawickrama," with photos of members carrying a cream tote printed with a pink-and-black grid design reading "JUST AS I AM." Slide 4 shows close-up images of the tee graphic and two tote bags laid on grass, highlighting the artwork and text "JUST AS I AM." Slide 5 reads "keen to get your own?" and underneath, "you can get yours at department fete and market day events during o-week (semester 1) and bush week (semester 2). can't make it in-person? you can order our t-shirts and totes online through our website (link in bio!) and email us at sa.queer@anu.edu.au to arrange collection.” End ID.] by @anuqueerdept

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8 months ago

A space to relax, lock in, feel at home, and be unapologetically you — Queer* Space welcomes you with open arms!

To access the Queer* Space guide, go to www.anuqueerdept.org > Our Work > Queer* Space

[ID: 2 slides of beige-toned illustrated graphics. Slide 1: Small handwritten text reads: “wanna have a cup of tea or coffee between classes?” next to an illustration of a person pouring tea or coffee. On the opposite side, text reads: “…or just want a place to relax?” next to an illustration of a person lounging on a couch. At the bottom left, text reads: “somewhere to lock in and study?” beside an illustration of a person working at a desk with a laptop. At the bottom right, text reads: “…or make new friends?” next to an illustration of two people sitting together and sharing food. In the centre, text reads: “ANU Queer* Dept.” followed by large bold text: “Queer* Space has got you covered!” with “(link in bio)” underneath.
Slide 2: A beige-toned graphic with decorative star icons. At the top, text reads: “View our Queer* Space guide” followed by a rounded button that reads: “Now on our website”. Below, text reads: “Check out our website for information, including:” followed by a bulleted list that reads: “Opening hours,” “Access request form,” “Directions & map location,” “A walkover video,” “Facilities & floor plan,” and “Accessibility information”. At the bottom, text reads: “Visit our autonomous student space” followed by: “Queer* Space, Copland Building (24 Kingsley Place)”. End ID]. by @anuqueerdept

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8 months ago

officially presenting… Anything But A Bag x First-Year Games Night 🛍️🎲

and we’re back with another queer* first-year event… BUT HEY NO BAGS 🫵🎒❌

the rules are simple:
1. bring anything but a bag to hold your things (e.g. bucket, cereal box, your little sibling, etc.) 🧒
2. get challenged to a tournament of an elected card game of the night (bring a friend or else)

winner for the most exotic & absurd bag of the night wins a QUEER* DEPT TOTE BAG ‼️🏳️‍🌈 (now that’s an upgrade)

🗓️ Date: October 7th (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 6:30-8:30pm
📍 Venue: Marie Reay 3.02
🍕 Eligibility for free pizza: YOUR NON-BAG

register for free via our rubric link in bio now! by @anuqueerdept

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Edit: We have disabled comments to ensure Department spaces remain autonomous and free of campaign material.

Before ANUSA Elections, the seven Departments invite candidates to consult us on their policies in relation to the groups we represent, and how (if elected) they would support our work.

Following is a list of which candidates and tickets consulted which Departments. We hope this helps inform your vote this election season.

Voting is open from 9am on Tuesday 6th October until 12pm on Friday 6th October. ANUSA departments 2026 election consultations.
Before ANUSA Elections, the seven Departments invite candidates to consult us on their policies in relation to the groups we represent, and how (if elected) they would support our work.
Following is a list of which candidates and tickets consulted which Departments. We hope this helps inform your vote this election season.
Voting is open from 9am on Tuesday 6th October until 12pm on Friday 9th October.
[Logos of all 7 ANUSA departments] by @anuqueerdept

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A particularly important collective meeting this week - have your say on our Constitution and AGM!

Get your FREE hot chips and drink(s) of choice at Queer* Space this Tuesday 29th September, 6:30pm. You can also join online through the link on the agenda (in our bio)! by @anuqueerdept

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ATTENTION ALL QUEER CREATURES (and queer people too!)

Come along at 6:30pm tommorow in the queer space to watch Nimona with us! Food provided :3

(Queer* autonomous) by @anuqueerdept

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9 days ago

We hope you all enjoyed a well deserved teaching break! Join us to start the last term of the year with a bang! We are bringing a stacked Friday to you this week with a little something for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there ✨💃🪩🧑‍🩰 by @anuqueerdept

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AND WE’RE BACK 🗣️‼️🏳️‍🌈

Talent show, vogue dance, and another movie night? A fortnightly chill hangout that lasts four hours on Friday? We do it all for YOU 😼🫵

Welcome back from the break and we hope to see you this fortnight 🫶 by @anuqueerdept

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EDIT: Meeting has been moved back to 6:30pm (same day)!!

Our constitution is undergoing some amendments! 🗣️

Come along to our collective meeting next Tuesday (Sep 29) at 6:30pm in the Queer* Space or online via Zoom to help us pass these motions and enjoy free hot chips while you’re there!

Find the motions and the full list of the proposed constitutional amendments at the link in our bio ‼️ by @anuqueerdept

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EDIT: Surveys now open until midnight on Sunday 11 October!!

The 2026 Queerphobia Report Survey is now open 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We want to hear from current ANU students about experiences of queerphobia, particularly within residential halls and ANU medical and counselling services.

Every response helps inform our advocacy for a safer, more inclusive campus.

🌈 Submit your response via the link in bio by Sunday, 11 October at 11:59pm. by @anuqueerdept

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Gay and got a talent? ANU Queer* Dept & UC Queer Club are looking for Canberra’s most talented queer at ChiChiz Bar this September 🎤🏳️‍🌈

Whether you’ve got a passion for the fine arts, a sense of humour that can get a giggle or two out of us, or a surprise we may have never seen before — this is YOUR stage to own!

Winner to get free ANU Queer* Dept merch and exclusive ChiChiz vouchers 👀

🗓️ Date: Sep 24, Thursday
⏰ Time: 6pm onwards
📍 Venue: ChiChiz Bar

See you there 🫵 by @anuqueerdept

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