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National Sporting Organisations commit to landmark trans and gender diverse inclusion measures
In a world first, eight peak sporting bodies have committed to implementing governance that supports a greater level of inclusion for trans and gender diverse people in their sports. At a launch held today at the Sydney Cricket Ground, leading national sporting organisations (NSOs) came together to unveil their policies and
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Queensland University of Technology announce partnership with Pride in Sport
Queensland University of Technology (QUT), a member of ACON’s Pride in Diversity Inclusion Program have committed to further develop the inclusion of LGBTQ people across university programs and initiatives announcing a new partnership with the Australian Pride in Sport program. Adam Williams, QUT Director of Student Services and Wellbeing spoke of
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Paralympics Australia teams up with Pride in Sport to increase LGBTQ inclusion
Paralympics Australia, the peak body for Para-sport in Australia, has become the newest member of the Australian Pride in Sport program, committing to further develop and enhance LGBTQ inclusion. ACON Health’s Pride in Sport program is the only sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting organisations with the inclusion of
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National Sporting Organisations commit to landmark trans and gender diverse inclusion measures
In a world first, eight peak sporting bodies have committed to implementing governance that supports a greater level of inclusion for trans and gender diverse people in their sports. At a launch held today at the Sydney Cricket Ground, leading national sporting organisations (NSOs) came together to unveil their policies and
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Queensland University of Technology announce partnership with Pride in Sport
Queensland University of Technology (QUT), a member of ACON’s Pride in Diversity Inclusion Program have committed to further develop the inclusion of LGBTQ people across university programs and initiatives announcing a new partnership with the Australian Pride in Sport program. Adam Williams, QUT Director of Student Services and Wellbeing spoke of
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Paralympics Australia teams up with Pride in Sport to increase LGBTQ inclusion
Paralympics Australia, the peak body for Para-sport in Australia, has become the newest member of the Australian Pride in Sport program, committing to further develop and enhance LGBTQ inclusion. ACON Health’s Pride in Sport program is the only sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting organisations with the inclusion of
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Judo NSW partner with Pride in Sport to improve LGBTQ inclusion and mental health
Judo NSW, the state governing body of judo in New South Wales, and Pride in Sport, have been the successful recipients of an NSW Mental Health Sports Fund grant, committing to further develop and enhance the inclusion of LGBTQ participation across judo in regional and rural NSW. Mental Health Minister Bronnie
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NBL teams up with Pride in Sport
The Hungry Jack’s National Basketball League (NBL), has become the newest member of the Australian Pride in Sport program, committing to further develop and enhance the inclusion of LGBTQ+ participation on the basketball court. ACON Health’s Pride in Sport program is the only sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting
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National Sports Convention Pivots to Offer Multiple NSC Forums for 2020
Australia's leading National Sports Convention (NSC), postponed from July this year has embraced the COVID-19 challenge and pivoted, now offering three single day NSC Forums 2020 in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on the 9th, 11th and 13th November consecutively. As the sport, government, recreation and play sectors start to focus forward,
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Non-Binary ≠ Non Participation
Join Pride in Sport National Program Manager, Beau Newell, for this special event as a part of International Non-Binary Peoples Day. About this Event Sport has an historic alignment to the gender binary (male and female), however this doesn’t mean those who identify as Non-Binary should be excluded from participating in sport
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UniSport Australia Joins Pride in Sport
UniSport Australia, the peak governing body of university sport in Australia, has become the newest member of the Australian Pride in Sport program, committing to further develop and enhance the inclusion of LGBTQ+ participation across the university sport scene. ACON Health’s Pride in Sport program is the only sporting inclusion program
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Diving NSW and Pride in Sport Australia address LGBTQ inclusion and mental health
Diving NSW, the state governing body of diving in New South Wales, and Pride in Sport, have been the successful recipients of an NSW Mental Health Sports Fund grant, committing to further develop and enhance the inclusion of LGBTQ+ participation across diving in regional and rural NSW. Mental Health Minister Bronnie
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Call to action: Why LGBTQ inclusion must be amplified in Australian sport, during and post-COVID19.
By Beau Newell Australia is often the home ground for varying levels of disasters, and 2019/2020 was no exception. To begin a new decade, we were hit with a constant onslaught of events, including extreme drought which led to bushfires (that produced smoke which was seen across the globe), destroyed 8,000+ homes
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Must Watch LGBTQ Sport Films
There's no shortage of movies to watch on any given day, however there are some that we absolutely have to suggest you watch to help celebrate IDAHOBIT, this Sunday 17 May 2020. In the spirit of the IDAHOBIT being on the 17th of May, we explore 17 LGBTQ and sport related
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Pride in Sport Statement on Unlawful Distribution of Arrest Photos in Melbourne
In relation to reports today on the unlawful distribution of arrest photos in Melbourne, Pride in Sport Chairperson Andrew Purchas has released the following statement: Pride in Sport is aware of photos of a former AFL coach that were unlawfully leaked online. It appears the photos were circulated to various media outlets,
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Lesbian Day of Visibility: Celebrating the strong out women in sport
By Beau Newell, Pride in Sport Australia When the world isn’t faced by pandemics, sport can play a huge part in an individual's life. It provides a place of belonging, lets us escape the repetitive day-in-day-out ferris wheel, and in some instances provides solace – particularly for those with diverse sexualities
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ACON publishes online COVID-19 Clearinghouse for LGBTQ Communities
ACON Health has published an online clearinghouse linking people of diverse sexualities and genders to information and support relating to COVID-19. The digital portal is for LGBTQ people and people living with HIV seeking relevant and up-to-date information on the current pandemic. It contains articles, tips, factsheets and resources that ACON
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#TransDayOfVisibility & Launch of TransHub
Trans Day of Visibility International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an event occurring annually on 31 March dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. Transgender and Gender Diverse people aged 18 and over
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2020 Australian Pride in Sport Awards POSTPONED
ACON is Australia's largest not-for-profit health organisation for people of diverse sexualities and genders. We are a fiercely proud community organisation, and our first priority will always be the health and safety of those we engage with: our colleagues, members, event attendees and all event partners. As a result of Prime
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Finalists Announced for 2020 Australian Pride in Sport Awards
The finalists for the 2020 Australian Pride in Sport Awards have been announced. Now in its third year, the event – to be held on Wednesday 1 April in Melbourne – will see sporting identities, clubs and codes across the country gather to celebrate LGBTQ inclusion throughout Australian sport in
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Surf Life Saving Australia Joins Pride in Sport
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has become the newest member of the Australian Pride in Sport program, committing to further develop and enhance the inclusion of people with diverse sexualities and genders across the Surf Life Saving movement. SLSA joins the ranks of a host of other Australian sporting codes and associations
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Kate Palmer to speak at Pride In Practice – Australia’s LGBTI Inclusion Conference
Kate Palmer AM is a leading Australian sport administrator, and will speak at the 2019 Pride in Practice - Australia's LGBTI Inclusion Conference. What is Kate speaking about? Guidelines for the inclusion of transgender & gender diverse people in sport. "These Guidelines provide practical assistance on how to create and promote an inclusive environment
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The call for NSO’s to work on LGBTIQ inclusion with Pride in Sport
Pride in Sport is calling on all National Sporting Organisations to partner with us to enhance their LGBTIQ inclusion initiatives, governance, visibility, education and more. So, who are we? Pride in Sport is Australia’s first and only sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist National and State sporting organisations (NSO/SSO’s) and clubs
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Macquarie University commits to improving LGBTIQ participation
Macquarie University has become a key partner in the Australian Pride in Sport program, committing to further develop and enhance LGBTIQ participation across all its Campus Life sport and recreation departments. Run by ACON, an organisation that supports LGBTIQ health in Australia, Pride in Sport is Australia’s first and only sexuality
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Touch Football Australia Commits To Improving LGBTIQ Participation
Touch Football Australia (TFA) has become the newest member of the Australian Pride in Sport program, committing to further develop and enhance the inclusion of LGBTIQ participation in the sport of touch football. Run by ACON, Pride in Sport is Australia’s first and only sexuality and gender diverse sporting inclusion program.
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Hockey Australia Join Pride in Sport
Hockey Australia and its Member Associations have signed up to the Pride in Sport Index, making a public commitment to the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) employees, players, volunteers and spectators in hockey. Hockey Australia has also joined Pride in Sport as a Member, said Hockey Australia
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National Sports Convention to feature Pride in Sport
Melbourne, Australia – The National Sports Convention 2019 is Australia and New Zealand’s leading gathering of sport, government, education, health, commercial, leaders, policy makers and providers in the physical activity, recreation and community sports sectors. Today marks the official release of the 2019 convention program which will take place at
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Pride in Sport, LGBTI+ inclusion orgs and the AFL offer statement to transphobic behaviours.
6 March 2019 RE: TRANSPHOBIC BEHAVIOUR DISPLAYED BY SAM NEWMAN Pride in Sport, in conjunction with Pride Cup Australia, Stand Up Events, Proud 2 Play, AFL Pride Collective, and in association with the AFL, offer the following statement regarding transphobic behaviour recently displayed by Sam Newman on social media. Transgender and Gender Diverse
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Deakin University becoming LGBTIQ+ leader offering paid gender transition leave
DEAKIN University will be the first Australian university to launch paid leave to support staff undergoing a gender transition. The new policy will be announced to the university’s 4700 staff today. Chief operating officer Kean Selway said Deakin considered staff diversity as a great strength and a valued asset to its community. “Deakin is
Putting the ‘T’ into LGBTI workplace inclusion
24 SEPTEMBER 2018 By: Ben Allen, Emily Hall In a post-marriage equality world, there is a high risk that active support for LGBTI workplace inclusion initiatives will decline, writes Dentons' Ben Allen and Emily Hall. This much was made obvious in the Australian Workplace Equality Index’s 2018 Employee Survey Analysis, which found that 27
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The double-glazed ceiling: the struggle for queer women in the workplace
Three-quarters of same-sex attracted women said stereotypes like “butch”, “man-hater”, and “aggressive” negatively impacted them and were the biggest barriers to being out at work. One third of same-sex attracted women are uncomfortable being out in the workplace, and many are fearful of being associated with harmful stereotypes, according to new
1 in 3 gay women say their sexuality affects career progression
A survey of almost 1300 gay women has shed new light on the barriers still faced in Australian workplaces. Updated 1 August By Omar Dabbagh It has been revealed almost a third of gay women believe their sexuality is impacting their career progression, while a startling number say they are leaving jobs due
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Australian LGBTI Inclusion Awards 2018: And the winners are …
Professional Services firm EY has been named Australia’s 2018 Employer of the Year for LGBTI inclusion at the Australian LGBTI Inclusion Awards, hosted today by ACON’s Pride in Diversity - the national not-for-profit employer support program for LGBTI workplace inclusion. More than 700 business leaders, diversity champions, HR professionals and many
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Bloomberg office lights up for IDAHOBIT
Pride will again shine bright in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District when the office rooftop of technology giant Bloomberg lights up in rainbow colours to commemorate International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), and as a demonstration of their commitment to LGBTI inclusivity in the
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Australian business, sport and health leaders to champion LGBTI inclusion
Six extraordinary and influential LGBTI Australians, internationally-recognised as leaders in their respective fields, have been appointed patrons of landmark LGBTI inclusion initiatives spearheaded by ACON: Alan Joyce AC, Daniel Kowalski OAM, Alex Blackwell, Kerryn Phelps AM, Michael Ebeid AM and Jennifer Westacott Established in 2009 by NSW’s leading LGBTI health organisation
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Qantas CEO Alan Joyce Becomes Patron Of LGBTI Workplace Inclusion Program
Qantas Group CEO, Alan Joyce AC, has today been announced as a co-patron of ACON’s national not-for-profit program for LGBTI workplace inclusion, Pride in Diversity. Mr Joyce will share the position with recently appointed patron and Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia, Jennifer Westacott. Mr Joyce will take over
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Jennifer Westsacott becomes LGBTI Inclusion Program Patron
Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia, Jennifer Westacott, has today been announced as a co-patron of ACON’s national not-for-profit program for LGBTI workplace inclusion, Pride in Diversity. Ms Westacott will share the position with founding patron and former High Court Justice, the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG. Ms Westacott
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Homophobia is harmful to workers and businesses
This article was published on The Conversation on 21st March, 2017 and was authored by Raymond Trau, Lecturer, RMIT. Cathy Brown, Policy and Research Manager, Diversity Council Australia also contributed to the article. Homophobia is costly to workers and the businesses that employ them, research shows. Unfortunately, it’s still prevalent in Australia and
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Where do I go? Easy access to LGBTI support in the workplace.
LGBTI employees may find themselves in sticky situations on a daily basis, some harsher than others, but the accumulative impact of micro-aggressions and discrimination can have a significant impact on one’s wellbeing and mental health. Unfortunately, in the 2016 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Employee Survey, only 45% out of
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Transgender Day of Visibility- Is Visibility Enough?
Visibility for transgender and gender diverse people provides a vital tool for workplaces working on improving inclusion for transgender and gender diverse people, but is visibility alone enough to build an inclusive society or even an inclusive workplace? Transgender Day of Visibility (31 March) is a day set aside to acknowledge
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Why Benchmarking is so critical in Diversity and Inclusion
While I think most Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) professionals would say that we have made some progress and that the business case for diversity is now widely acknowledged and communicated (even it is does sometimes appear a little well-rehearsed and a somewhat tired piece of diversity rhetoric), this D&I game
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Maximising the Effect of LGBTI Inclusion Initiatives
In the 2016 Australian Workplace Equality Index employee survey we asked employees of participating organisations whether they believed their organisation genuinely supported LGBTI inclusion. While 90% of the employees in our 10 top ranked organisations strongly agreed with the statement, only 66% of the employees in our 10 lowest ranking
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A Mental Health Check
Source: This article was featured in the Australian Institute of Company Director's magazine, December 2016- January 2017 edition, authored by Domini Stuart. Untreated mental health disorders costs Australian employers $10.9 billion each year. Domini Stuart explains why now is the time for boards to address mental health issues in the workplace. In
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One in two LGBTI Australians hide their identity in the workplace
This article appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, WA Today and The Age on Tuesday 4th October. Close to one in two gay, lesbian and transgender Australians hide their sexual identity in the workplace for fear being "out" could damage their careers. Dawn Hough, director of ACON's Pride Inclusion Programs, which collected
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Ian Thorpe Joins Panel of OUT Athletes at MGFF
“Many of Australia’s sporting organisations are recognising positive steps need to be taken to ensure your sexuality, gender identity or intersex status does not impact your ability to play, watch or be involved with sport at any level.” READ MORE HERE
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MARDI GRAS FILM FESTIVAL 2016
Pride in Diversity and ACON are proud supporters of the Mardi Gras Film Festival, presented by QueerScreen, which starts two weeks from today, Feb 18 - Mar 3. Full program here Here are just some of the highlights: FEATURE FILMS THAT'S NOT US Three couples - one gay, one lesbian, one straight - on a
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ANZ Pride Network gives back… and plans to give more in 2016
Encouraging ANZ Pride Network members to utilise their Volunteer leave with LGBTI organisations has been a priority in 2015, and we’re proud to say that our members have been out in force this year. In 2015, ANZ staff across the bank Volunteered 108,000 hours some of which were Pride Network members
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LGBTI Diversity and Inclusion in Australian Media
Like many of the new and emerging areas of LGBTI inclusion and diversity practice, media holds a special place in Australian society. Australian media can play an important role when it comes to the depiction of characters in TV shows and films. Just like the portrayal of a powerful female boss
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Sapphire event shines light on LBT Women in the Workplace
Sapphire event shines light on LBT Women in the Workplace A panel of inspirational and "out" female role models, spoke openly about their personal experiences and challenges in the workplace and the community as part of Pride in Diversity's Sapphire event hosted by Clayton Utz Brisbane. Spanning three generations, the panellists -
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What recruiters need to know about the companies they recruit for.
Let’s talk diversity. It’s not just a buzz word. There are many organisations out there that are active in the diversity space, that genuinely value diverse talent and that see individual diversity as a strength, a competency, a unique value add for an employee. But while many employers talk diversity, we
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIDE AT WORK
LAST month at Pride in Diversity, we celebrated 100 members and in the short time since, our membership continues to grow. While we recognise that there is still much more to do, we celebrate the fact that employers are now seeing LGBTI inclusion as an integral part of their diversity and
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What ‘pride’ means for corporate Australia
By David Brine, Co-chair – Commonwealth Bank’s LGBTIQ ‘Unity’ network It goes without saying in this world of corporate management speak, that most of us come to work every day looking to be blue-sky thinkers and to leverage every opportunity before we sync up, take it offline and touch base while
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Let me challenge you on your use of the words Gender Diversity
Most of us when we hear the words Gender Diversity think about the initiatives put in place by employers to create a greater gender balance throughout the organisation ensuring equity, greater career progression opportunities and pay parity for our female talent. But times are changing and the words Gender Diversity