Mardi Gras Celebrations Free to Be Between 14 February – 2 March 2025, Sydney celebrated its 47th Mardi Gras Festival. Best known for its festivities and epic parade, Mardi Gras is a symbol of self-expression, resilience, love, and joy at being part of a community that embraces diversity. The 2025 Festival theme Free to Be celebrates the strides toward true LGBTQIA+ equality, while also acting as global reminder that we are not truly free until we are all free to be.
We celebrated Mardi Gras with our Foyer Display and on 27 February Jemma Clifton (NSLHD LGBTIQ+ Project Officer) held an engaging and open “You Can’t Ask That” Q&A session on Gender Diversity. For more information on how you can support your colleagues and patients, please visit the LGBTIQ+ Health intranet page Staff are also invited to join the NSLHD Pride+ Network, a group of dedicated LGBTIQ+ staff and allies who work to foster a culture of inclusion and respect across our organisation. By joining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to important initiatives and support your colleagues. To become a member or for more information, please contact NSLHD-PridePlusEmployeeNetwork@health.nsw.gov.au At Ryde Hospital, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and Free to Be their authentic selves.
‘You Can’t Ask That’ Gender Diversity Jemma Clifton held a Gender Diversity Q& A at Ryde hospital. Jemma (she/her) is the LGBTIQ+ project officer for NSLHD, and a proud trans woman. Jemma said that, “gender diversity is getting a lot of attention globally. Sadly, often with a lot of fear and reactivity. I believe it doesn’t have to be
so complicated! The best way to understand gender diversity is to speak about it openly with people who are happy to share their experiences. I want to offer a space just for this! Bring all of your spicy questions so I can equip you with the knowledge to form an educated perspective”. Thank you to everyone who attended, brought their questions and to Jemma for sharing her experiences.
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