This plan provides DPC an opportunity to build on progress made towards strengthening LGBTIQA+ inclusion under the previous plan, during which DPC delivered several initiatives to create a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace for LGBTIQA+ employees.
- Established the role of an Executive Sponsor for LGBTIQA+ inclusion to champion and drive LGBTIQA+ inclusion initiatives in the workplace.
- Established a DPC LGBTIQA+ Steering Committee to provide strategic direction on LGBTIQA+ inclusion and support the implementation of the LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Plan.
- Continued to support the DPC LGBTIQA+ staff network; a professional community of LGBTIQA+ employees and their allies that aims to create a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace, through networking, professional development opportunities and social events.
- Developed an inclusive language guide to help employees use language respectfully and inclusively when working with and referring to LGBTIQA+ people.
- Provided dedicated LGBTIQA+ support services including a specialist helpline for LGBTIQA+ staff and allies.
- Promoted Leadership Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ Leadership Program which gives leaders in LGBTIQA+ communities an opportunity to develop their skills and strengthen their networks.
- Provided LGBTIQA+ awareness and allyship training to help employees to increase their understanding of inclusive practices and strategies to create an inclusive workplace for LGBTIQA+ employees and how to be an effective ally.
- Ensured the provision of all gender facilities with inclusive bathrooms in each of DPC’s core locations (Collins St, Treasury Place and Spring St).
- Regularly acknowledged days of significance to the LGBTIQA+ community including Intersex Awareness Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, Wear it Purple Day, Bisexual Visibility Day and IDAHOBIT.
- Partnered with a number of Victorian government departments to run a whole of VPS event to celebrate Intersex Awareness Day and raise awareness of the intersex community.
- Promoted 'Some of Us'; a series of short audio interviews with prominent members of the Victorian LGBTIQA+ community sharing their experience of living through and surviving challenging times.
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