Supporting your LGBTQIA+ employees in the Workplace
Learn how to foster an inclusive and safe workplace for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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Creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone is critical for a healthy workplace. This interactive session is designed to help your team understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. We explore effective strategies for fostering a sense of safety and inclusion, so every employee feels seen, respected, and supported.
Who is this for?
This training is designed for all staff. It’s for anyone who wants to contribute to a more inclusive workplace culture, understand the impact of discrimination, and learn practical ways to support their LGBTQIA+ colleagues.
What can I expect?
This program offers an engaging and insightful learning experience. It is available as a 90-minute online presentation or a more comprehensive 3-hour face-to-face workshop, providing a flexible option for your organisation.
How can we help?
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Gain insight into the distinct challenges that LGBTQIA+ individuals encounter and how these experiences impact their professional lives.
- Explore practical ways to build a culture of care and respect that prioritises understanding and mutual respect.
- Understand the concept of intersectionality and how it shapes individual perspectives and workplace interactions.
How to book
Please email us or call to speak with a member of the Workplace Matters team.
Frequently asked questions
This training explores the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in the workplace and provides practical tools for fostering inclusivity, respect, and safety within organisations.
The course is designed for all staff, regardless of role or seniority, who want to contribute to a more inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace environment.
Participants will:
- Gain insights into the unique experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ employees.
- Learn practical strategies to build a culture of care, respect, and inclusion.
- Understand how intersectionality influences workplace experiences and dynamics.
Online delivery: 90 minutes (organisation-based session).
Face-to-face delivery: 3 hours (organisation-based session).
You can choose between interactive online sessions or an engaging face-to-face workshop, depending on your organisation’s needs.
Creating an inclusive workplace not only benefits LGBTQIA+ employees but also strengthens workplace culture, promotes empathy, and enhances staff collaboration and wellbeing.
Yes, the content and approach can be adapted to meet the specific needs and dynamics of your organisation.
To book, please contact us at workplacematters@relationshipmatters.com.au or call 03 8650 6262.