LGBTQ Awareness and Empowering Allies Training

Course description

This training is provided by Pride in Diversity. The session combines both LGBTQ Awareness and Empowering Allies training. This training is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the LGBTQ community and workplace inclusion. This is an interactive session where questions are encouraged and discussions are held in a respectful and safe environment. The session will also focus on what an ally is and how we can be allies in the workplace and beyond. This interactive workshop allows participants to build their skills in intervention as well as their understanding of what makes a good ally.

Type of course

Workshop

Who should attend

All staff interested in understanding allyship and supporting the LGBTQ community, workplace inclusion, and staff interested in joining the Flinders Pride Network.

What you will learn

By the end of the session participants will:

  • Understand the business case for LGBTQ inclusion and explain why it is important in a workplace context
  • Understand some of the lived experiences and unique challenges for LGBTQ people and the impact to the workplace
  • Understand the diversity of, and differences between sex characteristics, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation
  • Learn some introductory actions individuals can take to create a more inclusive workplace culture
  • Understand what makes an effective ally
  • Respond to some of the common views that question the need for inclusion initiatives
  • Be able to intervene in non-inclusive situations

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