Working with the Rainbow Community
What is this program?
Working with the Rainbow Community is a foundational (101-style) workshop designed for organisations looking to kickstart or strengthen their diversity and inclusion efforts.
This workshop is a valuable starting point for organisations looking to promote cultural safety and inclusion for the rainbow community in the workplace. This training has been significantly updated in 2024 to offer a more accessible and impactful learning experience, using interactive exercises and stories to foster empathy and understanding.
Think of this as a starter kit—equipping participants with the essential knowledge and skills to cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace culture, even in challenging environments. We’ll tailor the program to suit your team’s unique needs, ensuring it’s relevant and meaningful for your cohort.
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101 training as a foundation for further learning
The content of this workshop provides strong foundation for other training we offer, giving staff a shared language and understanding of the topic that is necessary to advance onto more complex topics.
Those wishing to undertake other training such as Allyship at Work and Unconscious Bias will need to complete our 101 training, or have undertaken a workshop with similar content in recent years.
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In-person workshop for up to 25 participants, 3 hours
Online session for 8-15 participants, 90 mins to 2 ½ hours.
An optional follow-up session conducted online, held 3-5 months down the track, can be included in the training package. This extra session helps to embed learning, provide space for reflection, and answer questions that arise after the workshop.
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Sex, gender, sexual orientation and the acronym
Brief overview of the rainbow community
Understanding minority stress and intersectionality
Creating cultural safety in the workplace
Experiential empathy-building activities
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At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify and define key LGBTIQA+ terminology and identities;
Identify and challenge personal biases and assumptions towards the rainbow community;
Develop an understanding of “minority stress”, "intersectionality" and “cultural safety”;
Gain an understanding of inclusive language;
Develop practical ways to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for LGBTIQA+ staff, clients or customers;
Gain an awareness of referral pathways and external support services for LGBTIQA+ individuals;
Recognise the importance of ongoing education and advocacy efforts to support the rainbow community.
