For closed captions visit: https://video.deaIn this episode Dr Lee FitzRoy, Coordinator – Primary Prevention within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews University Librarian, Hero Macdonald.

Hero discusses the importance of inclusive language and kindly shares their experience being non-binary and a member of a rainbow family. Hero highlights some challenges and barriers currently faced within the community for a person who is non-binary. They also provide some advice to listeners who are questioning their own gender or sexual identity.

If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress and you need to seek support, you can contact:

• 1800 RESPECT: call 1800 737 732 (24/7) or visit www.1800respect.org.au

Deakin Staff or Students can also contact:

• Safer Community: call 9244 3734 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm) or email safercommunity@deakin.edu.au
• Employee Wellbeing Service: call 1300 687 327 (business hours)

This episode of Respect. Belong. Thrive. is sponsored by Community Bank at Deakin University. In an Australian first, Deakin University and Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have partnered to create Community Bank at Deakin University, with profits being returned to the Deakin community. This episode was made possible by the Community Strengthening Fund, which provides financial assistance through sponsorship and grants to Deakin Community projects, events and other initiatives.

https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank

https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/community-engagement/bendigo/deakin-university-community-bank/community-strengthening-fundkin.edu.au/media/t/1_xz630laf

For closed captions visit: https://video.deakin.edu.au/media/t/1_9n3ma8ky