{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e8e80fb8506b8de1259efe3/63fbdc9766a39d0011ef4e23?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP#78: LGBTQIA+ pride in the public sector","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e8e80fb8506b8de1259efe3/1677448653865-f8b754851a459628d1529a7d1b22023a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The LGBTQIA+ community represents a considerable part of the Australian workforce, and many workplaces are striving to ensure they feel valued, safe, and respected.</p><p><br></p><p>Yet, a <a href=\"https://www.dca.org.au/research/project/out-work-prejudice-pride \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">survey by Diversity Council Australia</a> has revealed why it is so important that organisations in Australia continue to build on that work. According to their findings, only 32 per cent of LGBTQIA+ respondents were out to all of their colleagues, and this has potentially dire consequences for their well-being and job satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p>With WorldPride underway in Sydney for the first time, <strong>Frances Gamble</strong>, CEO at Out for Australia, <strong>David Momcilovic</strong>, Director at the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, ACT Government, and <strong>Marty Jovic</strong>, health economist and partner PwC Australia join guest host <strong>Holly Noble</strong> to shine a light on what pride looks like in the public sector and how we can create workplaces that reflect the full diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Discussed in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Barriers the LGBTQIA+ community faces in the workplace.</li><li>The role of mentoring for young people to improve their confidence.</li><li>The intersectionality approach to achieve equity.</li><li>Methods the public service can adopt to support the LGBTQIA+ community.</li></ul>","author_name":"contentgroup"}