LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice Training

LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice training

Create safer, more welcoming environments and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. 

Richmind WA’s LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice Training equips participants with the knowledge, understanding and practical tools to support LGBTIQA+ people in workplaces, community organisations and service settings. Grounded in lived experience and evidence-informed practice, this engaging course builds confidence, challenges assumptions and promotes meaningful inclusion. 

Why choose Richmind WA?

Richmind WA has a strong history of supporting LGBTIQA+ communities and championing inclusive practice across Western Australia. 

  • First organisation in Western Australia to achieve Rainbow Tick Accreditation 
  • Long-standing member of the MindOut Champions Program 
  • Training incorporates lived experience perspectives 
  • Established Rainbow Tick Communities of Practice to support organisations committed to inclusion 

Why attend?

Inclusive workplaces and services don’t happen by accident. They require awareness, understanding, and practical action. This training helps participants understand the experiences of LGBTIQA+ people, recognise the impacts of exclusion and discrimination, and develop the confidence to create environments where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. 

Participants will leave with practical strategies that can be immediately applied within their workplace or community to strengthen inclusion, improve wellbeing, and foster a greater sense of belonging. 

Learning outcomes 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Understand LGBTIQA+ identities and the differences between sex, sexuality and gender 
  • Recognise the impact discrimination and exclusion can have on mental health and wellbeing 
  • Identify protective factors that support resilience, inclusion and belonging 
  • Develop practical allyship skills and inclusive communication techniques 
  • Understand the importance of LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice in workplaces and services 
  • Apply strategies to create safer and more welcoming environments 
  • Use the Rainbow Tick Standards as a framework for organisational improvement 
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen policies, procedures and workplace culture 

Course content

This interactive workshop combines discussion, reflection and practical application, covering: 

  • Understanding diversity and LGBTIQA+ identities 
  • Sex, sexuality and gender diversity 
  • The history and experiences of LGBTIQA+ communities 
  • Mental health impacts and the effects of discrimination 
  • Protective factors that promote wellbeing and resilience 
  • Being an effective ally 
  • Creating inclusive workplaces and services 
  • Applying the Rainbow Tick Standards 
  • Inclusive practice audits and action planning 

Interactive and practical learning

Training is designed to be engaging and workplace focused. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own environments, explore practical scenarios, and identify opportunities to strengthen inclusion within their organisation. 

Customisation

Content can be tailored to your organisation, industry and workforce. We can incorporate workplace-specific scenarios, policies and challenges to ensure training is relevant, practical and immediately applicable. 

Invest in your workforce

Complete our enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your training needs, provide a personalised quote and confirm available training dates. 

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