Home keyboard_arrow_right Australian Workplace Equality Index AWEI Submission Benchmark your progress and showcase your commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion AWEI Submission: Choose the Stream That Fits Your Organisation The Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) submission process is tailored to support different types of organisations in their LGBTQ+ inclusion journey. Two distinct streams — Standard Employer and Small Employer — allow organisations to participate in a way that aligns with their size, structure, and capacity. Standard Employer Stream The Standard Employer Stream is designed for larger organisations that have established diversity and inclusion frameworks. It provides a structured benchmarking tool to measure progress, identify gaps, and showcase leadership in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Who Can Participate? The Standard Employer Stream is open to (but not limited to): Large Employers (501+ employees) Public Sector Organisations Universities and Tertiary Institutions Multinational Corporations Government and Corporate Agencies Professional Associations Any business/workplace Small Employer Stream The Small Employer Stream is designed for organisations with 500 or fewer employees, ensuring that smaller workplaces can participate in the AWEI in a way that reflects their unique challenges and opportunities. Who Can Participate? Small Businesses (1–500 employees) Not-for-Profit Organisations Startups and Social Enterprises Participation in the AWEI Submission process is exclusively available to all Pride in Diversity members as part of our membership benefits. An ‘Index+ Participation‘ membership tier, has been designed for organisations who only wish to participate in the AWEI Submission process, Employee Survey, or both. This membership tier will also give organisations access to some online, member-only publications, resources, factsheets, video library, and a LGBTQ+ inclusion eLearning module. Submission Options Foundation Submission – A starting point for organisations building their LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives. Please note: All Submitters must obtain Bronze Tier Status within this component in order to be eligible to submit an Advanced Submission. Advanced Submission – For organisations seeking to benchmark at a higher level and strive for Silver or Gold Tier status. Request Your AWEI Submission To participate in the AWEI Submission, organisations must register an Expression of Interest (EOI) using the link below. Upon registration, Pride in Diversity will provide the submission tailored to your organisation’s needs. The AWEI Submission criteria and supporting collateral includes: AWEI Foundation Submission AWEI Advanced Submission AWEI Submission Portal – User Guide AWEI Collaboration Worksheets PID AWEI Factsheet – AWEI As A Roadmap PID Toolkit – AWEI Submission Participation ACON Privacy Policy Research Data Security Policy Take the first step in your LGBTQ+ inclusion journey or continue to build on your achievements. Register for the AWEI Submission Documents Submission Deadlines 🗓 Foundation Submissions (Standard & Small Employers): Accepted year-round. Submitters can fast-track their Foundation Submission at any time between 1 June – 1 December. 🗓 Advanced Submissions (Standard & Small Employers): 📌 Deadline: 5:00pm AEDT Monday 22 February 2027. ⚠ No extensions will be granted to ensure fairness in benchmarking. Recognition & Results Tier rankings (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) are announced at the Annual Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards, where top-performing organisations are publicly recognised. Formal results, including individual benchmarking reports, are sent directly to all submitting organisations after the awards. For Foundation Submissions that are fast-tracked and submitted between June and December, results are provided as soon as the review and marking process is complete. Need Support? For guidance and resources to assist with your submission, visit our AWEI FAQs or contact our team at awei@acon.org.au or call (02) 9206 2139. In this section… AWEI Submission FAQs Your questions answered: Navigate the AWEI Submission process with ease Platinum Project Explore the projects shaping the future of inclusive workplaces in Australia. Tier Recognition Honouring workplaces achieving excellence in LGBTQ inclusion You may also be interested in… AWEI Roadmap Navigate your inclusion journey with evidence informed and best-practice strategies AWEI Employee Survey Collect valuable insights from LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ individuals across your organisation Practice Points Uncover the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ employees – benchmark, improve, and lead with real data. Award Nominations Celebrate excellence and recognise outstanding achievements in inclusion
AWEI Employee Survey Collect valuable insights from LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ individuals across your organisation
Practice Points Uncover the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ employees – benchmark, improve, and lead with real data.