By Richelle Menzies
IDAHOBIT 17 MAY International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is about reducing homophobia, biphobia, intersex and transphobia (and any other stigma and discrimination towards LGBTIQ+ people) in the workplace and is celebrated on May 17 every year. There are events in many organisations, and it is often one of the days on the rainbow calendar that gets the most notice in workplaces that are on their inclusivity journey. So how do you reduce this type of discrimination in the workplace? In the health and community sector,QIP provide guidance through the Rainbow Tick Standards and the LGBTIQ+ Accreditation Audit. In the corporate sector, Pride and Diversity (ACON) offer inclusion consultancy 16
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and training services. Here in Tasmania there are two other options to support LGBTIQ inclusion: Working it Out and Queer Connections Consulting (a project of Sensual Potential). OK‌so what are these Rainbow Tick Standards and how do you know an organisation or business is inclusive? You may well ask. The six standards are: 1.
Organisational Capability
2. Workforce Development 3.
Consumer Participation
4. A Welcoming and Accessible Organisation 5.
Disclosure and Documentation
6. Culturally safe and Acceptable Service You can find out which organisations are on their journey to inclusion by checking with Rainbow Tick, Pride in Diversity, looking for the Working It Out Signpost logo, Dorothy Award certificate or the Queer Connections Consulting Stars of Inclusion. For more information on Rainbow Tick check out the Inclusive Practice Guide online at www.rainbowhealthvic.org.au
