Diversity and Inclusion Training
For more info on education and training services for corporations and workplaces:
please call us on +61 03 9267 6042 or email courses@joy.org.au
What our clients are saying…
Make your office the most accepting, positive place to work by enrolling your team in JOY’s Inclusion and Diversity Training
Every one of us has unconscious bias, prejudices and opinions that may not be well researched and can affect those around us. Without meaning to, often a throwaway comment or joking point of view can make people feel excluded and unaccepted.
Inclusivity training can help your team see other colleagues’ perspectives, assist with empathy and foster a trusting, productive environment where everyone is accepted.
JOY’s exciting and educational training will help your organisation be a safe and inclusive place for all.
The training session can be conducted virtually via Zoom, or in person at your organisation.
Why is Diversity and Inclusion Training important?
At JOY, we believe that in order to make your workplace more inclusive for your LGBTIQA+ team you need three ingredients – visibility, education and well written and implemented policies.
VISIBILITY
You can’t be what you can’t see!
Marian Wright Edelman, American civil rights activist
This quote from Marian Wright Edelman reminds us that until people have a name for something, understand the change it represents, and recognise it as desirable, they have trouble accepting it and taking steps to get there. Visibility a vital tool for workplaces working on improving LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
We can offer training that coincides with days of significance such as Wear it Purple Day, IDAHOBIT Day, Transgender Day of Remembrance and more.
EDUCATION
It’s a well-known fact that when employees feel safe and supported at work, the entire company benefits. Make your workplace the most accepting, accessible and inclusive place to work by enrolling your team in JOY’s Inclusion and Diversity Training.
Every one of us has unconscious bias, prejudices and opinions that may not be well researched and can affect those around us. Without meaning to, often a throwaway comment or joking point of view can make people feel excluded and unaccepted.
Inclusion training can help your team see other colleagues’ perspectives, assist with empathy and foster a trusting, productive environment where everyone is accepted.
This training is delivered online or face to face with up to where participants will cover topics like inclusive LGBTIQA+ language, intersections of queer identities, trans and gender diversity, pronouns, writing diversity policy, and much more.
Our JOY Academy Trainers are experts in LGBTIQA+ training and have lived experience within the rainbow community.
POLICY
Diversity targets need to be shared and communicated in the organisation and code of conduct written and adhered to. Diversity management in your organisation also includes policy and initiatives in relation to gender equity, sexual diversity and flexible work for employee work & family life balance.
Our experts can help your organisation write and implement effective Diversity & Inclusion policies. We will develop the policies together with your team and leaders.
FORMAT
Our Diversity & Inclusion training can be delivered in any format – half day, two hour sessions, lunchtime learning, one on one coaching (face to face or via Skype) – based on your learning needs and time commitments. We also conduct Public D&I training at the Victorian Pride Centre on a regular basis.
What will we cover:
- Why is inclusion and diversity important in the workplace?
- Gender diversity, sexual diversity, sex diversity
- Unravelling the LGBTIQA+ acronym
- Intersections of queer identities
- Understanding privilege for different cultures, sexualities and genders
- The power of inclusive language
- Breaking down the stereotypes
- Writing D & I policies for your organisation
For more info on education services for corporations and workplaces:
please call us on +61 03 9267 6042 or email sales@joy.org.au
MORE GREAT FEEDBACK FROM OUR CLIENTS…
As a Local Council, we recently had the privilege of participating in an LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Workshops facilitated by JOY Media. The insightful 2.5-hour session was led by their industry experts who provided us with a clear understanding of key concepts related to LGBTQIA+ inclusion such as gender diversity versus sexual diversity, inclusive language, and ways to be an ally and foster an inclusive workspace.
The training was delivered with a perfect blend of professionalism and approachability. The instructors, Fiona, Triana, Andy and Rebeckah created an environment that encouraged interactive discussions, stimulating thought, and comfortably addressing challenging questions. Their comprehensive content, combined with an engaging delivery style, was well received by all participants.
The primary objective of this training was to enhance our leaders’ capabilities in promoting LGBTQIA+ initiatives and creating a safe, respectful environment for everyone. We believe that the workshop has successfully equipped us with the necessary tools and knowledge to achieve this goal.
We wish to express our gratitude to JOY Media for this enriching experience. For any organisation aiming to develop a more inclusive workplace, we highly recommend JOY Media’s LGBTQIA+ Inclusion training. It was truly an enlightening and transformative session.
Custom Diversity and Inclusion Training Videos
JOY can also create custom educational videos for your business or organisation.
These can be utilised for specific projects or campaigns, or can be general Inclusion and Diversity Training videos.
Below is an example of one of these videos, created for the STAR Health and Thorne Harbour Health Pop Up Vaccination Hub during Rainbow Vaccination Week 2021.
This video was created for the clinicians working at the vaccination clinics to help educate them to make sure they were being safe and inclusive in their interactions with the LGBTQIA+ community.
For more info on education services for corporations and workplaces:
please call us on +61 03 9267 6042 or email sales@joy.org.au