LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Workplaces

Everyone deserves to access services with the confidence that they will be respected and treated fairly, free from discrimination.

This page provides information about accreditation, training and resources that can assist your organisation to become more LGBTIQA+ inclusive.

Rainbow Tick accreditation

The Rainbow Tick is a quality framework that helps organisations show that they are safe, inclusive and affirming services and employers for the LGBTIQA+ community.

Rainbow Health Victoria developed Rainbow Tick. You can learn more about Rainbow Tick here:

• Rainbow Health Victoria
• Self-audit tool (PDF 134 KB)
• LGBTI-inclusive risk management: providing cultural safety (PDF 1.1 MB)

LGBTIQA+ inclusion training

Various organisations in South Australia provide LGBTIQA+ inclusion training:

• Bfriend – LGBTIQA+ awareness and specialist training for community service organisations
• COTA SA – Specialist training for aged care service providers
• SHINE SA – LGBTIQA+ awareness, specialist training for healthcare providers, and training for organisations seeking Rainbow Tick accreditation
• Black Rainbow – helps service providers increase their capacity to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+ people.

Government resources

• LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Communication - Tips for service workers (PDF 209.8 KB)
• Data Collection and Gender Guideline: data collection and working with the LGBTIQA+ community (July 2021) - (PDF 412.7 KB)
• Supporting LGBTIQA+ in the SA public sector (Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment)