Category: Advocacy
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Welcome to The Changing Room
There’s something symbolic about a changing room. It’s a space where we pause. Where we catch a glimpse of ourselves—sometimes in fluorescent lighting, sometimes through the fog of our own self-criticism. It’s a space where we shed layers, both physical and emotional. And often, it’s where we learn to sit…
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100 Women in Operations: Michelle Sheppard, Inclusion and Diversity Senior Advisor, The Department of Transport and Planning
Today, Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), an annual event held that celebrates the lives, contributions, and resilience of transgender and gender-diverse people around the world, is the perfect day to spotlight Michelle Sheppard — affectionately known as “Mama Mish” — as one of NAWO’s 100 Women in Operations! 🎤 Michelle…
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Understanding the Evolution of IDAHOBIT Day (May 17)
We often mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination, and Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT) by adding it to our calendar of events, enjoying cupcakes, and raising flags. But how well do we understand the significance of this day and its evolution? The roots of IDAHOBIT can be traced back to…
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Victorian Honour Roll of Women 2023
This program celebrates the outstanding contributions made by Victorian women and acknowledges the many ways they’ve made lasting contributions to Victoria. Filter inductees by name, category or field of expertise. Twenty-two new Victorian Honour Roll of Women inductees were announced and celebrated at a ceremony at the Arts Centre Melbourne…
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What is ‘rainbow-washing’? And how can you avoid it?
By Kate Neilson (19 September, 2023) In order to create a truly inclusive culture for LGBTQIA+ employees, organisations need to ensure their efforts don’t stray into rainbow-washing. Two DEI experts explain some common pitfalls that HR should avoid. Think back to the Pride Month events that took place in Sydney earlier…
