Achievements under LGBTIQA+ inclusion plan 2019-2021

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.