In conjunction with RMIT University, DCA presents the evidence about what it means for LGBTIQ+ employees to be out at work and guidelines as to what organisations can do to make everyone feel included.
LGBTIQ+
Building an inclusive workplace for LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex and queer) employees in your workplace is a litmus test for leading D&I practice in Australia.
In this section, you will find the following resources to help you manage this important aspect of diversity:
DCA Research
Inclusion@Work Index
The DCA-Suncorp Inclusion@Work Index 2017-2018 is a landmark study, providing the first-ever national benchmarks for Australian workplaces in regards to the age, cultural background, disability status, gender, Indigenous background, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity of workers.
WordsAtWork - Building inclusion through the power of language
DCA has developed a new Words At Work campaign for workplaces to show how inclusive language can improve workplace culture and drive productivity.
Case Studies
Unique individuals: LGBTIQ+ inclusion at Westpac
Everyone has the right to feel comfortable to be themselves when they come to work.
News
Is it time for Australia to embrace a Bill of Rights to enshrine equality for all?
Media releases
21 May 2019
The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG delivers Diversity Council Australia’s third Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on Diversity and Inclusion, sponsored by Telstra.
Out in the Open - An executive talks about the business of transitioning
News articles
11 Sep 2018
Aram Hosie is a transgender rights advocate and executive who identifies as a binary presenting trans man. His story provides valuable insights into the issues and myths around transitioning.
One transgender executive’s success story defies a dark trend for the LGBTIQ+ community
Media releases
10 Sep 2018
Aram Hosie – a transgender executive and member of Victoria’s LGBTIQ Taskforce, speaks publically about his success story as part of Diversity Council Australia’s new podcast series, The Art of Inclusion.
Perspectives
Lessons for workplace inclusion from the marriage equality debate
Blog
13 Nov 2018
Some lessons for workplace inclusion from the marriage equality debate.
Ensuring LGBTIQ inclusion initiatives reach regional and remote workforces
Blog
01 Nov 2018
Mark Latchford from Pride in Diversity explains why we need to ensuring LGBTI inclusion initiatives reach regional and remote workforces,
Out in the open: a transgender executive on the business of transitioning
Podcasts
11 Sep 2018
Aram Hosie has navigated life – and the workplace – as a man and a woman. He shares his unique perspective - and busts a few myths along the way.
Coming events
22 Jul 2019
How effective are D&I initiatives in achieving change? Find out at the launch of Change At Work.
Webcasts from past events
Hosted by Deloitte Australia
27 Aug 2018
In partnership with RMIT, the Star Observer, Deloitte and QBE, DCA has conducted a study that seeks to better understand why LGBTIQ+ workers share or conceal their sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex variation at work, and how employers can create safe and inclusive workplace environments where LGBTIQ+ people can be themselves at work.
Sponsored by Gilbert + Tobin
11 Sep 2017
At DCA’s next Diversity in the Legal Profession Network, we will look at what it’s like to be LGBTIQ+ when working in the law.