International Non-Binary People’s Day International Non-Binary People’s Day will be
celebrated on 14 July to raise awareness and bring to light issues faced by non-binary people around the world. First celebrated in 2012, the date was chosen for being exactly in between International Men’s Day and International Women’s Day. Non-binary, also known as gender queer, gender fluid and ‘enby’, is a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine. To celebrate the day, the district’s LGBTQI+ network will be launching ally resources, share answers to commonly asked questions about non-binary, gender diversity and gender queer, and will be sharing stories from non-binary people. Executive assistant to the Northern Sydney Local Health District Director, Finance and Corporate Services, Tidge Backhouse is the co-chair of the district’s LGBTQI+ network and identifies as non-binary and queer. Tidge said there are many ways for people to be inclusive of everyone, regardless of their gender
Executive assistant to the Northern Sydney Local Health District Director, Finance and Corporate Services, Tidge Backhouse is the co-chair of the district’s LGBTQI+ network
identity. “Our language and the way we speak is often embedded with hidden gendered cues,” they said. “Allies are so beneficial in changing the culture and language we use. “For example, when given the opportunity, you can introduce yourself with your name and pronoun. “Stating your own pronouns remind people that it might not always be immediately obvious what pronoun someone uses and encourages others to do the same.” Tidge said since starting at NSLHD last year they have been lucky to feel welcome and supported to bring their authentic and full self to work, something that a lot of people may take for granted.
“Like any queer person my first few weeks were spent looking for cues and symbols that I was safe, respected and ‘allowed’ to participate,” Tidge said. “Not long after I started I saw the launch of the Diversity, Inclusion and LGBTQI+ network was a real symbol for me and I was delighted to take that as an opportunity to be visible and let my guard down and engage.” For more information about the LGBTGI+ network, please visit https://tinyurl. com/nlshdlgbtqiplus If you would like to get involved in the network or have any questions please contact: NSLHD-ODTeam@health. nsw.gov.au. Belonging program. “The formation of the
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