Family Pride: Building Inclusivity into your workplace



Overview:
 This session delves into the critical need for community oversight, representation, and the importance of addressing microaggressions within the context of LGBT+ families. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by LGBT+ families when seeking representation and support across key sectors such as education, healthcare, and social services. The session will explore how microaggressions can impact LGBT+ families' sense of belonging and examine effective strategies for organisations to combat these subtle barriers. Learn how embracing diverse family structures not only promotes inclusivity but also strengthens both individuals and organisations, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and empowered workforce.

In this session, Matt will:

  • Discuss the specific challenges LGBT+ families face in accessing support across various sectors and highlight the barriers that often go unaddressed.

  • Examine how microaggressions affect LGBT+ families' sense of belonging and explore the lasting impact they have on well-being and community cohesion.

  • Offer practical strategies for organisations to create more inclusive, welcoming environments for LGBT+ families, ensuring that everyone feels respected and supported.

  • Highlight the benefits of embracing diverse family structures, demonstrating how such inclusion can lead to stronger, more innovative organisations and empowered employees.

  • Provide actionable steps for reducing barriers and building a culture of respect, inclusion, and support in both the workplace and the wider community.

Key Takeaways:

  • An understanding of the challenges LGBT+ families face when seeking representation and support across sectors.

  • Recognition of the impact microaggressions have on LGBT+ families' sense of belonging.

  • Practical strategies to create inclusive, welcoming spaces for LGBT+ families.

  • The business and cultural benefits of embracing diverse family structures.

  • Actionable steps for fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and empowerment.

By the end of this session, participants will have the tools and insights needed to actively support LGBT+ families, fostering more inclusive and supportive environments both in the workplace and the wider community.

Duration:
 60 minutes





  • This varies depending on your requirements. Please contact us with specific details and we will send you a quote. We offer discounts for multiple bookings.

  • Training is typically delivered digitally which we have found is more accessible for participants and enables us to offer it at a reduced cost. 

  • Up to 25 per session for Zoom training. 

Please look at our other training packages to add additional topics that reflect the wider context of need and how you, the professional, can support and create an LGBT+ affirming environment moving forward.