There is confusion for allies about when they can speak to drive forward inclusion and when they need to step aside and let those with lived experience take the mantle. There is no easy answer here, it requires deep reflection when opportunities present and I’m not...
The Global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence recently finished in early December. Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) remains the most prevalent human rights violation worldwide. It is estimated that over one in three women are affected, a statistic that has remained the...
Empowering Those in Positions of Privilege and Power to Create Positive Change. This month in our member-only session, we discussed the complexities of privilege and power that come with being a straight, white, able-bodied male working to create inclusion. I won’t lie, I was very excited for...
This iteration of Practical Inclusion – a series of conversations with leading Diversity and Inclusion practitioners working to create change – is on a topic close to my heart: gender affirmation. I speak with Michelle Sheppard and Luke Futcher-Daniels, who worked on the terrific Victorian...
In this episode of Practical Inclusion, I spoke to Dr Jiawen Li, who is an inventor and engineer. Jiawen’s work is beyond impressive – a senior lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Adelaide and recipient of the Superstars...
Clothes shopping can be a challenge for many trans and gender diverse people. Mainstream fashion is largely constructed around the gender binary, and may not offer affirming styles in appropriate sizes. Additionally, discrimination and micro aggressions are almost a foregone conclusion for anyone who is...
In this iteration of Practical Inclusion – a series of conversations with leading Diversity and Inclusion practitioners working to create change – I was thrilled to speak to Christina Ryan, CEO of the Disability Leadership Institute, a professional hub for disability leaders. When she was setting...
An organisation that has equal employment opportunities sounds wonderful right? It sounds like we would have achieved all our diversity and inclusion goals. But the reality is that people often believe creating equal employment opportunities is achieved if we just treat everyone the same. So...
The gender pay gap is still a significant workplace issue in Australia and globally. Here, we’ll unpack what the gender pay gap is and the steps you can take to implement change in your workplace. What is the gender pay gap? The Australian Government defines the gender...
I’m excited to highlight this interview with Michael Ray as part of Practical Inclusion, a series of conversations with leading Diversity and Inclusion practitioners advocating for change. Although we come to the topic of stereotypes and gender roles from different perspectives, Michael and I seek...
