Building Inclusive LGBTIQA+ Workplaces in the Victorian Public Purpose Sector

Curious about how to make your workplace inclusive for LGBTIQA+ colleagues and clients? Facilitated by Queer Town, join us for an insightful course on fostering inclusive environments for LGBTIQA+ individuals in the Victorian public purpose sector.

Course overview

Tailored for public purpose sector professionals to build understanding, connection, and inclusion for LGBTIQA+ communities, this course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse challenges and experiences faced by LGBTIQA+ individuals, empowering them to create more supportive and responsive services. Our course will unpack some of the essentials—from understanding the terminology to identifying barriers in the workplace. Explore research, practise pronouns, and explore practical allyship through the lens of the public sector.

The course is designed to:

• reflect on workplace policies and processes through an LGBTIQA+ lens
• deepen your understanding of the language and terminology surrounding the LGBTIQA+ community
• understand specific challenges, needs, and experiences of LGBTIQA+ staff, clients, and community members.

Course outcomes

You will gain a comprehensive overview of building inclusive LGBTIQA+ workplaces in the Victorian public purpose sector by exploring how to:

• develop a foundational understanding of LGBTIQA+ language and terminology
• understand the day-to-day experiences of LGBTIQA+ individuals in the context of the Victorian public purpose sector
• grow empathy for the challenges faced by LGBTIQA+ individuals in the workplace and beyond
• explore examples of unconscious bias and microaggressions in a workplace setting
• learn practical allyship strategies to foster a more inclusive and psychologically safe workplace
• build confidence to engage meaningfully with LGBTIQA+ communities in your personal and professional lives.

Course audience

This course is designed for those who: 

• public purpose sector professionals driving inclusion
• leaders championing LGBTIQA+ allyship
• managers building inclusive workplaces
• policy makers advancing LGBTIQA+ equity.