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Looking for a space to connect, unwind, and be yourself? Join one of our seven LGBTIQA+ social meetups for students; open to all students and allies. Whether you’re keen to chat, meet new people, or simply relax in a welcoming environment, you’ll find your community here.

✨ Drop in anytime
✨ Bring a friend or support person
✨ Activities are relaxed and flexible

📍 Joondalup Campus

Bermuda (JO31)

• Wednesday 19 August | 1:30pm–3:00pm
• Tuesday 6 October | 10:30am–12:00pm

The Living Room (JO6.201)

• Thursday 10 September | 4:00pm–5:00pm

✨ Open after hours — just for this group

Join us to explore The Living Room in a relaxed, private setting. Meet the team, check out the space, and enjoy light refreshments.

💬 Special guest: Danielle McCullough, Senior Psychologist (ECU)
Danielle will be present at all Joondalup Rainbow Socials and is available for:

• Casual chats about LGBTIQA+ wellbeing and support
• Questions about counselling and psychological services at ECU 

📍 Perth City Campus

ECU Edge (1N.442)

• Tuesday 4 August | 10:30am–12:00pm
• Wednesday 2 September | 10:30am–12:00pm
• Tuesday 22 September | 10:30am–12:00pm

✨ Special feature – 2 September:
The Careers Team will be joining (from 11.30am) with practical resources and guidance, including:

• Drop-in resume reviews 
• Access to tools and resources to help you prepare for work

The Living Room (1N.140)

• Thursday 15 October | 4:00pm–5:00pm

✨ Open after hours — exclusively for this session

Join us for a relaxed afternoon tea while exploring The Living Room. Meet staff, connect with others, and enjoy a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Everyone is welcome any of our Rainbow Socials; whether you identify as LGBTIQA+ or as an ally.

Please note: Registration is appreciated but not essential, you are welcome to simply attend and check in on the day. Registering helps us understand expected attendance and communicate any event updates. Unless otherwise specified, all ECU students are welcome to attend our student events.

Want to see everything on offer?

We're running 30+ socials across Semester 2, including Rainbow Socials, Disability & Neurodivergent Socials, Old Mates Socials, Parents & Carers Socials, Sunrise Walks, and more. While some events are designed to celebrate and connect specific student communities, all ECU students are welcome to attend all events.

• Explore: Equity Socials full events page 

Location

Edith Cowan University

• Joondalup Campus, 270 Joondalup Drive
• Perth City Campus, 500 Wellington Street 

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