Friday 5 February

Some of Australia’s highest profile employers are set to come out in support of a ground-breaking program which aims to make workplaces more responsive to the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

Called Pride In Diversity, the new program has been created by ACON – Australia’s largest community-based LGBT health organisation – in partnership with Diversity Council Australia – the independent, not-for-profit diversity advisor to business – and London-based LGBT advocacy group Stonewall UK.

The program is Australia’s first employer support program for the inclusion of LGBT people and is all about helping Australian employers introduce human resource and diversity policies that specifically support LGBT staff.

Some of Australia’s leading names in banking, finance, technology, communications and construction have signed up as foundation members of the program, as have two leading Australian Government agencies.

The program will be officially launched in Sydney by former High Court judge the Hon. Michael Kirby.

WHAT: Pride In Diversity Launch

WHEN: Wednesday 10 February 2010, Media Briefing - 2:45pm, Launch: 3:30pm

WHERE: KPMG, 10 Shelley St, Sydney

WHO: Keynote Speaker - The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMP, Master of Ceremonies - Richard Wilkins

Media Briefing

A special briefing for media will take place prior to the launch at 2:45pm. Pride In Diversity Program Director Dawn Hough will provide an overview of the program and representatives of the foundation member organisations will be available to outline their involvement in the program.