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    Name and gender when you enrol

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    At º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, everyone belongs. We’re dedicated to building safe, fair and inclusive learning environments where all students can fully participate and thrive.Ìý

    If you’re enrolling for the first time at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, this page will support you to:Ìý

    • understand how we use your legal name, preferred name and affirmed genderÌý
    • have a smooth enrolment if you’ve recently changed your name or genderÌý
    • learn how we support a culture of belonging and pride at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½.Ìý

    Your name at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½

    We respect that many people use a name other than their legal name. When you enrol with us, we’ll ask for both your preferred name and your legal name.

    After you’ve enrolled, you can update your preferred or legal name with us at any time.ÌýÌý

    When we use your preferred name

    We’ll do our best to use your preferred name:Ìý

    • when talking with youÌý
    • when we email youÌý
    • for your º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ username and email addressÌý
    • in your Student HubÌý
    • in Microsoft Teams and other online learning systems.Ìý

    We want you to feel welcome, safe and supported by using your preferred or affirmed name when we can. There are some records and systems where we must use your legal name and some cases where we'll need to ask for it. We’ll handle your information carefully and respectfully.Ìý

    When we use your legal name

    Your legal name is the official name on your identification (ID) issued by a government. For example, your Medicare card or driver licence.ÌýÌýÌý

    We use your legal name:Ìý

    • when you enrol to help us validate any documents, identification, or Centrelink information you provideÌýÌý
    • on your TAFEcard
    • on enrolment and academic recordsÌý
    • on official documents like your º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ academic transcript and certificate

    You’ll need academic documents with your full legal name to get a licence for some jobs.Ìý

    Your gender at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½

    When you enrol, we sometimes use your gender to help validate the identification, USI or Centrelink information you provide.ÌýÌý

    Your privacy and identity are important to us.ÌýÌý

    After you’ve enrolled, you can update your gender with us at any time. You won’t need to provide evidence to update your gender.

    If you’ve changed your name or gender

    As part of your enrolment, we’ll need to check your details against relevant government records. To help your enrolment go smoothly, we recommend you update your details:ÌýÌý

    • on your passport, driver licence or other identification documents you useÌý
    • on the
    • with , including myIDÌý
    • with and via Services AustraliaÌý
    • with if you’re doing an apprenticeship or traineeship.ÌýÌý

    You may also like to update your details with:Ìý

    Counselling and support services

    We understand that changing your name or gender is an important step for many people. If you’d like support, visit:Ìý

    • for LGBTIQA+ young peopleÌý
    • for trans and gender diverse peopleÌý
    • to find support services near youÌý
    • the NSW Government’s
    • for domestic and sexual violence support.Ìý

    º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ counsellors provide a free and confidential health and wellbeing service for º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ students. Our counsellors can help you manage your personal challenges and studies and can refer you to other support services.Ìý

    Belonging at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½

    AT º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, we believe every student, staff member and visitor deserves to feel welcome, safe and supported.Ìý

    As a student, you’ll have access to a range of resources and services to support you to thrive.

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    Update your personal details

    Update your legal or preferred name, date of birth, contact details, visa status, gender, pronouns and more.

    Student support services

    Access help with study, personal or work life, find a library or learn about available financial aid.

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    Counselling and wellbeing

    Our free, confidential counselling gives you a safe space to talk about personal or study-related issues.

    We’re here to help

    Got a question? Our Customer Service Centre can help with your study journey at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½. Call 131 601 or send an enquiry.