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Pride of place: µç¾º²©²ÊÍƼö launch LGBTIQA+ support network
µç¾º²©²ÊÍƼö is driving its diversity and inclusion vision of everyone matters always with the launch of Allies, its first LGBTIQA+ Australian support network.
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Allies aims to connect employees who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community and is open to anyone who wishes to support their colleagues and learn more about the community.
Allies committee member James Cowin says the workplace network advocates and facilitates a culture of inclusion and respect, regardless of sex, sexuality, gender and expression.
"It’s important to the Allies that everyone feels safe and comfortable to be themselves," James said.
"At µç¾º²©²ÊÍƼö, we are working to create a workplace where respect, value and thoughtfulness towards each person to help them feel empowered and included at work."
As part of µç¾º²©²ÊÍƼö' commitment to an inclusive workplace, Allies aims to create awareness through these four objectives:
- Ensure LGBTIQA+ employees feel safe and supported
- Foster an inclusive culture where everyone including non-LGBTIQA+ employees can be involved to show their support and learn more
- Drive awareness through education, empowering our employees with the knowledge and confidence to challenge bias, speak up against stereotypes and reject intolerance
- Demonstrate µç¾º²©²ÊÍƼö as an inclusive workplace by showing our support for key initiatives within the LGBTIQA+ community.
Launching Allies
To launch Allies, µç¾º²©²ÊÍƼö shared an engaging video that highlighted some of its employees’ personal journeys and encouraged supporters to become an ally.
Following the launch of the video, µç¾º²©²ÊÍƼö celebrated Allies across its Australian projects, offices and workshops.
The internal events encouraged employees to start a conversation, accept and respect people for who they are.
