AWEI Fireside Chats: The Power of Executive Leadership in LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Strong leadership drives real change.

Join Pride in Diversity and Dementia Australia for an AWEI Fireside Chat exploring the critical role of proactive and visible executive leadership in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion.

What does meaningful executive support actually look like in practice? And how can leaders move beyond statements of support to actively shape the culture, policies and practices that create more inclusive workplaces?

Hear directly from leaders about their experiences of championing LGBTQ+ inclusion within their organisations, including the ways executive commitment can influence organisational culture, strengthen inclusion strategies, support employees and empower teams to drive meaningful change.

The conversation will explore real-world examples, practical approaches and lessons learned – including the importance of visibility, leadership accountability, building organisational capability and embedding LGBTQ+ inclusion into broader organisational strategy.

Whether you are an executive leader, people and culture professional, LGBTQ+ inclusion practitioner, employee network leader or someone helping to influence change within your organisation, this conversation will provide an opportunity to reflect on the role leadership plays in creating workplaces where LGBTQ+ people can genuinely feel included, supported and valued.

Discover why executive engagement is not simply valuable to LGBTQ+ inclusion – it is essential to creating meaningful and sustainable progress.

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