Supporting our LGBTIQA+ staff

We support the visibility and representation of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer or Asexual people in the department and the broader community. 

Our commitment 

We foster a culture where employees with diverse sexuality and/or genders feel: 

  • respected 
  • valued 
  • empowered  
  • safe to be themselves to the workplace 

Our support network and champions 

We have a staff-driven committee and network for employees who identify as LGBTIQA+ and allies. We have a LGBTIQA+ Champion who advocates on behalf of the committee and staff.  

Our Pride committee and champions:  

  • build our Pride ally base 
  • look for opportunities for the committee to input LGBTIQA+ focus into our work 
  • act as a sounding board for staff 
  • increase LGBTIQA+ visibility in the department 
  • identify and address any barriers 
  • call out unacceptable behaviours 

We are proud to be a member of Pride in Diversity(Opens in a new tab/window). 

An employer of choice 

We also take part in the annual Australian Workplace Equality Index(Opens in a new tab/window). This is a national benchmark for LGBTIQA+ workplace inclusion. We are awarded Bronze Employer of Choice status.  

Contact us 

For more information about LGBTIQA+ inclusion and support in our workplace, email DiversityandInclusion@dss.gov.au. 

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