Public Sector LGBTQIA+ Leadership & Allyship Summit
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Public Sector LGBTQIA+ Leadership & Allyship Summit
Date: 26-27 November 2024
Location: Canberra | Ngunnawal & Online
Shaping the future of LGBTQIA+ leadership and allyship in the Public Sector
Join this unmissable summit where public sector LGBTQIA+ leaders share their journeys and invaluable advice for the next generation of trailblazers and changemakers. This event is an exciting opportunity to hear firsthand experiences, gather practical tips, and explore how to foster inclusive leadership. Allies will learn how to better support LGBTQIA+ team members, and organisations will delve into overcoming the unique challenges these leaders face. From embracing authenticity and navigating tough conversations to calling out biases and paving the way for future leaders, this summit is a lively and safe space for everyone. Join us in creating a more inclusive, empowering, and vibrant public sector.
Why attend:
- Hear personal accounts & expert advice from trailblazing LGBTQIA+ leaders
- Listen to the inspiring personal stories of VIP speakers, including Olympic hero Ian Thorpe, & singer & comedian Reuben Kaye
- Discover powerful & diverse intersectional & gender diverse perspectives & deepen your understanding & allyship of our community of communities
- Gain real, practical advice to apply in your teams from senior LGBTQIA+ allies & diversity experts
- Hear about government projects that are driving actionable change for LGBTQIA+ people across the country
- Understand & overcome the key challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ people in the public sector
Hear from some of our featured speakers:
- Ian Thorpe (he/him) | 5x Gold Medallist, LGBTIQA+ Champion, Olympic Commentator and National Hero
- Reuben Kaye (he/him) | Australian Singer, Writer, Comedian
- Chris Steel (he/him) | Minister for Planning and Minister for Transport | ACT Government
- Kylie Crane PSM (she/her) | Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood & Youth | Department of Education
- Commander Prudence Hawkins-Griffiths (she/her) | Deputy Director, Navy Diversity & Inclusion | Department of Defence
- David Casey (he/him) | Director – Men’s, LGBTIQA+, Children and Young People’s Health | Department of Health and Aged Care
Who Should Attend:
- Current and emerging leaders who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
- Current and emerging leaders who identify as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community
- Officer and Manager through to Director and SES
- HR, Diversity and Capability Professionals and Leaders
- Communications, Operations and Strategy Professionals and Leaders
This program is supported by:
- Out for Australia
- DEFGLIS
- Wear it Purple
Use the code ‘GOVCAREER’ at checkout and save $100 off your registration.
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