LGBT+ inclusion 101

The aim of this webinar and presentation is to provide you with an overall understanding of why LGBT+ inclusion is important to Rotary. The session will provide a level of comfort around terminology, explore challenges often faced by LGBT+ communities and provide...

What is intersectionality

Intersectionality refers to the ways in which different aspects of a person’s identity can expose them to overlapping forms of discrimination and marginalisation. Aspects of a person’s identity can include all social characteristics listed as personal...

The power of connection with diverse communities

(Recorded 12 November 2020) During this webinar we will: Acknowledge our unconscious biasChampion the value and benefits of connecting with diverse communitiesLearn to build authentic relationships, especially when it comes to volunteering A topic has been added to...
Supporting inclusion for transgender people

Supporting inclusion for transgender people

Supporting inclusion for transgender people November 13 to 19 is Trans Awareness Week – a chance for everyone to stand up and be a trans ally, celebrate the trans and gender diverse community, and spread all-important awareness and education. This is a one-week...
Intersex awareness

Intersex awareness

‘I’ is for intersex, not invisible While many of us recognise the “I” in LGBTIQ+, it seems fewer know what being intersex actually means. Read this informative article published about the Australian Intersex community. What is Intersex? Intersex Awareness Day affirms...
LGBT+ inclusion in Rotary

LGBT+ inclusion in Rotary

LGBT+ inclusion in Rotary As I have started to share my ideas, opinions and stories about LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, queer, and questioning) inclusion in Rotary, I have heard so many of our leaders say to me: “We’re a really decent...